Northern Light Mercy Hospital
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) | 12.5% | 31 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 12.2% | 109 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 13.7% | 128 | Avg |
| COPD | 9% | 36 | Avg |
| Stroke | 14.7% | 31 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 418 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.89% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Northern Light Mercy Hospital a Good Hospital?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital has a trust score of 67/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Portland, ME, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
How It Compares in Portland
#2
Rank in city
2
Hospitals
67 vs 69
Score vs city avg
4.0/5
City avg rating
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northern Light Mercy Hospital a good hospital?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital is an acute care hospital in Portland, ME with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 67/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Northern Light Mercy Hospital located?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital is located at 144 State Street, Portland, ME 04101. Phone: (207) 879-3000.
What is the star rating for Northern Light Mercy Hospital?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital 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 Northern Light Mercy Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes, Northern Light Mercy Hospital provides emergency services.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Church
- County
- Cumberland
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 200008