Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality Rating- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- MaineAbove only 43% of peers77 rated homes · average 3.0★
- Penobscot CountyAbove only 40% of peers11 rated homes · average 2.9★
- United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point3★+0.2 vs ME avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star2★−1.9 vs ME avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−0.9 vs ME avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles3★Above only 43% of peersME avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.
It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.
Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover2★Above only 3% of peersME avg3.9★U.S. avg2.9★
Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.
More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.
Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments2★Above only 5% of peersME avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.
It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.
Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.85hrsAbove only 15% of peersME avg4.35Benchmark4.10
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.
RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only1.03hrsAbove only 48% of peersME avg1.05Benchmark0.75
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better—No dataME avg49%RN turnover—
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.
Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$8,824Above only 31% of peersME avg$9,948Fines · denials1 · 0
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cyclesCitations by monthMay 2023 – Jun 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
Showing
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Jun 11, 2025Cycle 1worst F · no actual harm
- F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 13, 2025
- F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jul 25, 2025
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
- F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 16, 2025
- F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jul 25, 2025
- F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jul 19, 2025
Jul 17, 2024Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningB · patternCorrected Aug 1, 2024
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 7, 2024
- F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2024
- F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Aug 1, 2024
- F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 1, 2024
- F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 21, 2024
- F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 21, 2024
- F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024
- F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Jul 26, 2024
- F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Aug 1, 2024
- F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Cycle 2worst G · actual harm$8,824
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2023
May 11, 2023Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jun 21, 2023
- F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2023
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician ServicesB · patternCorrected Jun 21, 2023
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 21, 2023
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jun 21, 2023
- F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jun 21, 2023
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.85hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only1.03hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.00hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours2.83hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.53hrs
- Maine average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better—ME avg 49%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only—Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year—
- Occupancy34 certified beds · ~30 residents a day89%Above only 40% of peersME avg 88%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $8,824In fines
- 1Fine
- 0Payment denials
- $9,948ME avg in fines
Actions on record
- Mar 5, 2024Civil money penalty$8,824
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
- David Goslin
- Melinda Goslin
- Addison Goslin
- Addison Goslin
- David Goslin
- Melinda Goslin
- Addison Goslin
- David Goslin
- Melinda Goslin
- David Goslin
- Melinda Goslin
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData sources
- CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
- CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
- CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.
Notes
- CMS Certification Number 205143 · 5 CROCKER STREET, HOWLAND, ME, 04448.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Maine and Penobscot County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
- This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.
