Critical access hospital in Blue Hill, ME
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital
57 Water Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614 · (207) 374-2836
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient surveyNot rated
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital at a glance
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Blue Hill, Maine (Hancock County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
71% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 118 minutes in the ER, better than the Maine median of 163 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Hancock County
- CMS Certification Number
- 201300
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 73% | 72.7% | 71.7% | Average |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 72.1% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 74 | 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) | 118 min | 163 min | 157 min | Better |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 1% | 2.6% | 1.7% | Better |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 55% | 64.2% | 63.8% | Worse |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98% | 96.3% | 74.5% | Better |
Death rates (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 16.8% | 16.3% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.7% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Average |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 118 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Maine median is 163 minutes.
Does Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital and how do I contact it?
Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital is at 57 Water Street, Blue Hill, ME 04614. Phone: (207) 374-2836.
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.