Maine General Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
6 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
8 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 13.3% | 80 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 14.9% | 204 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.9% | 298 | Avg |
| COPD | 9.8% | 96 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.5% | 112 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 724 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.95% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Maine General Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Maine General Medical Center has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Augusta, ME, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Augusta
#1
Rank in city
3
Hospitals
69 vs 58
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maine General Medical Center a good hospital?
Maine General Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Augusta, ME with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Maine General Medical Center located?
Maine General Medical Center is located at 35 Medical Center Parkway, Augusta, ME 04330. Phone: (207) 626-1000.
What is the star rating for Maine General Medical Center?
Maine General Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Maine General Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Maine General Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 135 patients/yr | $57,556 | $21,117 | 63% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 100 patients/yr | $44,762 | $13,533 | 70% less |
PSYCHOSES 70 patients/yr | $65,487 | $16,305 | 75% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 52 patients/yr | $54,862 | $18,004 | 67% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 46 patients/yr | $49,233 | $14,355 | 71% less |
INTRACRANIAL HEMORRHAGE OR CEREBRAL INFARCTION WITH CC OR TPA IN 24 HOURS 34 patients/yr | $30,896 | $10,795 | 65% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH CC 30 patients/yr | $27,457 | $8,265 | 70% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 30 patients/yr | $45,089 | $13,476 | 70% less |
PULMONARY EDEMA AND RESPIRATORY FAILURE 28 patients/yr | $45,601 | $12,800 | 72% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 28 patients/yr | $42,995 | $16,986 | 60% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Other
- County
- Kennebec
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 200039