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.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Penobscot
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 200033