Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
7 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
8 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hip & Knee Replacement | 3.7% | 77 | Avg |
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 12.2% | 420 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 9.7% | 481 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 14.2% | 272 | Avg |
| COPD | 11.3% | 74 | Avg |
| Stroke | 15.5% | 189 | Avg |
| Coronary Bypass (CABG) | 2.2% | 132 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4.4% | 1,555 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.8% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has a trust score of 80/100 and a 5-star CMS rating — placing it among the top-rated hospitals in the country. Located in Bangor, ME, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Bangor
#1
Rank in city
4
Hospitals
80 vs 54
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center a good hospital?
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Bangor, ME with a 5/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 80/100. It ranks among the top-rated hospitals nationally.
Where is Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center located?
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is located at 489 State Street, Bangor, ME 04401. Phone: (207) 973-7000.
What is the star rating for Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center?
Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center has a 5/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 201 patients/yr | $76,191 | $13,979 | 82% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 166 patients/yr | $90,231 | $20,934 | 77% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 117 patients/yr | $64,551 | $11,862 | 82% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH CC 91 patients/yr | $44,001 | $9,221 | 79% less |
CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIA AND CONDUCTION DISORDERS WITH CC 85 patients/yr | $36,887 | $7,201 | 80% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITHOUT MCC 81 patients/yr | $89,908 | $16,648 | 81% less |
PERCUTANEOUS AND OTHER INTRACARDIAC PROCEDURES WITHOUT MCC 75 patients/yr | $99,478 | $26,517 | 73% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 70 patients/yr | $64,452 | $10,527 | 84% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 66 patients/yr | $78,759 | $15,623 | 80% less |
PERCUTANEOUS CARDIOVASCULAR PROCEDURES WITH INTRALUMINAL DEVICE WITH MCC OR 4+ A 61 patients/yr | $159,608 | $29,638 | 81% 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 - Private
- County
- Penobscot
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 200033