Critical access hospital in Machias, ME
Down East Community Hospital
11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME 04654 · (207) 255-3356
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
Down East Community Hospital at a glance
Down East Community Hospital is a non-profit critical access hospital in Machias, Maine (Washington County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall hospital star rating, better than the Maine average of 3.2.
63% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 195 minutes in the ER, worse than the Maine median of 163 minutes.
Facility details
- Type
- Critical access hospital
- Ownership
- Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
- Emergency services
- Yes
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 201311
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 | 3 | 0 |
| Safety of care | — | — | — |
| Readmissions | 0 | 3 | 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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 63% | 72.1% | 71.2% | Worse |
| Completed patient surveys | 95 | 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) | 195 min | 163 min | 157 min | Worse |
| Patients who left the ER before being seen (lower is better) | 5% | 2.6% | 1.7% | Worse |
| 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) | 48% | 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) | 16.1% | 16.3% | 15.3% | Worse |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 21.4% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 17.3% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.4% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Other hospitals near Down East Community Hospital
Calais Community Hospital
24 Hospital Lane, Calais, ME 04619 · 34.2 mi
Critical Access Hospitals · Non-profit
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Down East Community Hospital's rating?
Down East Community Hospital 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 Down East Community Hospital?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 195 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Maine median is 163 minutes.
Does Down East Community Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Down East Community Hospital and how do I contact it?
Down East Community Hospital is at 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME 04654. Phone: (207) 255-3356.
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.