Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
2 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
5 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
7 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) | 11.6% | 32 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 10.9% | 80 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 18.8% | 90 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.1% | 35 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 3.9% | 208 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.9% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital a Good Hospital?
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital has a trust score of 58/100 and a 3-star CMS rating. Located in Ellsworth, ME, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital a good hospital?
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is an acute care hospital in Ellsworth, ME with a 3/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 58/100.
Where is Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital located?
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is located at 50 Union Street, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Phone: (207) 667-5311.
What is the star rating for Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital?
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital has a 3/5 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 Maine Coast Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 52 patients/yr | $43,967 | $20,896 | 52% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 32 patients/yr | $32,705 | $13,427 | 59% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 22 patients/yr | $50,362 | $19,387 | 62% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 15 patients/yr | $35,360 | $13,998 | 60% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 15 patients/yr | $28,140 | $10,898 | 61% less |
GASTROINTESTINAL HEMORRHAGE WITH CC 14 patients/yr | $27,982 | $10,368 | 63% less |
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC 13 patients/yr | $20,537 | $9,331 | 55% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 11 patients/yr | $22,004 | $7,696 | 65% less |
HIP AND FEMUR PROCEDURES EXCEPT MAJOR JOINT WITH CC 11 patients/yr | $56,765 | $21,904 | 61% 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
- Hancock
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 200050