Nursing Homes in ZIP 04448 (Howland, ME)
1 Medicare-certified nursing homes operate in ZIP 04448, Howland, ME, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 3.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 04448
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Families in ZIP 04448, Howland, ME should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings Health Care Facility | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 31.0% | — | 1 |
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 04448
Data profile for ZIP 04448
CMS data lets us profile the 1 provider with a mailing address in ZIP 04448: 1 (100%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at Cummings Health Care Facility (for-profit). 34 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.10 hours per resident-day. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $8,824 in fines.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Cummings Health Care Facility (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 34 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $8,824 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.10 |
| Avg RN turnover | Not reported |
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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