Acute care hospital in Lewiston, ME
Central Maine Medical Center
300 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240 · (207) 795-0111
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Central Maine Medical Center at a glance
Central Maine Medical Center is a non-profit acute care hospital in Lewiston, Maine (Androscoggin County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Maine average of 3.2.
64% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 253 minutes in the ER, worse than the Maine median of 163 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 5 and worse on 0.
Facility details
- Type
- Acute care hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- Birthing-friendly designation
- Yes
- County
- Androscoggin County
- CMS Certification Number
- 200024
How CMS scored this hospital
Number of measures in each group where the hospital was better, no different, or worse than the national rate.
| Measure group | Better | No different | Worse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality (death rates) | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety of care | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Readmissions | 2 | 8 | 0 |
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall hospital star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | Better |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 62% | 72.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 64% | 72.1% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Average |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Worse |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Average |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 595 | 399 | 611 |
Emergency room
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median time in the ER before leaving ⓘ (lower is better) | 253 min | 163 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 6% | 2.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | high |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 71% | 64.2% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93% | 96.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for heart attack patients (lower is better) | 10.9% | 12.6% | 11.8% | Better |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 12% | 12.5% | 11.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 17.7% | 16.3% | 15.3% | Worse |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 12.8% | 13.1% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.2% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Average |
| Death rate for heart bypass surgery patients (lower is better) | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.4% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 13.1% | 13.8% | 14.4% | Better |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.7% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 15.4% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Better |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 20.5% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart bypass surgery (lower is better) | 11.8% | 10.4% | 11.1% | Worse |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious complications (patient safety composite) (lower is better) | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.00 | Average |
| Central line bloodstream infections (CLABSI) ⓘ (lower is better) | 0.69 | 0.56 | 0.58 | Average |
| Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI) (lower is better) | 0.12 | 0.69 | 0.48 | Better |
| Surgical site infections after colon surgery (lower is better) | 0.51 | 0.93 | 0.80 | Average |
| MRSA bloodstream infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.50 | 0.68 | Average |
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.38 | 0.42 | 0.36 | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Central Maine Medical Center's rating?
Central Maine Medical Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall hospital star rating. The average for Maine hospitals is 3.2 stars.
How long is the ER wait at Central Maine Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 253 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Maine median is 163 minutes.
Does Central Maine Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Central Maine Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Central Maine Medical Center is at 300 Main Street, Lewiston, ME 04240. Phone: (207) 795-0111.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.