Critical access hospital in Fort Kent, ME
Northern Maine Medical Center
194 E Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743 · (207) 834-3195
CMS overall hospital star rating
- Patient survey★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Northern Maine Medical Center at a glance
Northern Maine Medical Center is a non-profit critical access hospital in Fort Kent, Maine (Aroostook County).
CMS has not published a overall hospital star rating for this hospital, usually because it has too little recent data.
77% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital (national average 71.2%).
Emergency patients sent home typically spent 140 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
- Aroostook County
- CMS Certification Number
- 201317
Patient survey
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survey summary rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Patients who rated the hospital 9 or 10 out of 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 72.7% | 71.7% | Better |
| Patients who would definitely recommend the hospital (higher is better) | 77% | 72.1% | 71.2% | Better |
| Nurse communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Doctor communication (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | Better |
| Communication about medicines (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | Better |
| Discharge information (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
| Cleanliness (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | Better |
| Quietness at night (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
| Completed patient surveys | 141 | 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) | 140 min | 163 min | 157 min | Better |
Timely care
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock (higher is better) | 91% | 64.2% | 63.8% | Better |
| Healthcare workers given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99% | 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) | 12.6% | 12.6% | 11.8% | Worse |
| Death rate for heart failure patients (lower is better) | 9.7% | 12.5% | 11.1% | Better |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients (lower is better) | 15.9% | 16.3% | 15.3% | Average |
| Death rate for stroke patients (lower is better) | 25.7% | 13.1% | 12.1% | Worse |
| Death rate for COPD patients (lower is better) | 8.9% | 9.5% | 8.6% | Average |
Readmissions (30-day)
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readmission rate after heart attack (lower is better) | 14.4% | 13.8% | 14.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after heart failure (lower is better) | 20.7% | 21.2% | 21.4% | Average |
| Readmission rate after pneumonia (lower is better) | 16.6% | 17.2% | 17.3% | Average |
| Readmission rate after COPD (lower is better) | 19.6% | 19.8% | 19.9% | Average |
Safety & infections
| Measure | This facility | Maine avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. difficile intestinal infections (lower is better) | 0.00 | 0.42 | 0.36 | Average |
Other hospitals near Northern Maine Medical Center
Cary Medical Center
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Acute Care Hospitals · Government
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Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Maine Medical Center's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Northern Maine Medical Center. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
How long is the ER wait at Northern Maine Medical Center?
Patients treated and sent home from the emergency department spent a median of 140 minutes there, from arrival to departure. The Maine median is 163 minutes.
Does Northern Maine Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. CMS lists it as providing emergency services.
Where is Northern Maine Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Northern Maine Medical Center is at 194 E Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743. Phone: (207) 834-3195.
About this data
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