Critical access hospital in Calais, ME
Calais Community Hospital
24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619 · (207) 454-7521
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
Calais Community Hospital at a glance
Calais Community Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Calais, Maine (Washington 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 154 minutes in the ER, better than the Maine median of 163 minutes.
Across CMS mortality, safety and readmission measures, it performed better than the national rate on 0 and worse on 1.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 201305
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 | 1 | 1 |
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) | 64% | 72.7% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 71% | 72.1% | 71.2% | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 36 | 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) | 154 min | 163 min | 157 min | Average |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 3% | 2.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
| Emergency department volume | low |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 21% | 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) | 17.6% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Average |
Other hospitals near Calais Community Hospital
Down East Community Hospital
11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME 04654 · 34.2 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Calais Community Hospital's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Calais Community Hospital. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Calais Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 154 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Maine median is 163 minutes.
Does Calais Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Calais Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Calais Community Hospital is at 24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619. Phone: (207) 454-7521.
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.