Down East Community Hospital
Ownership: Not reported in our data
Machias, ME • Hospital ID 201311
What You Need to Know
| Emergency room wait time |
2h 56m
This is 11m longer
than the ME average
Ranked #21 of 31 ME hospitals for speed
Faster than 32% of ME hospitals |
|---|---|
| Patient safety record |
30.4 out of 100 patients return within 30 days
More readmissions+7%
|
| Ownership class | Not reported |
Overall Score
31
Out of 100 (compared to other ME hospitals)
Below average performance
Based on emergency wait times, safety records, and patient satisfaction
How We Rate Hospitals
We compare each hospital only to others in the same state. This keeps comparisons fair since different regions have different challenges.
Above Average
Top third of ME hospitals
Top third of ME hospitals
Average
Middle third of ME hospitals
Middle third of ME hospitals
Below Average
Bottom third of ME hospitals
Bottom third of ME hospitals
Faster Emergency Rooms Nearby
Other ME hospitals where patients typically wait less time:
Faster emergency rooms in ME
Hospitals in ME with shorter average emergency room wait times
- Charles A Dean Memorial Hospital 84 min
- Rumford Hospital 108 min
- Penobscot Valley Hospital 110 min
- Bridgton Hospital 115 min
- Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital 116 min
Understanding the Terms
Readmissions: When patients need to return within 30 days of being discharged. Lower numbers are better.
Complications: Problems that happen during or after procedures, measured per 1,000 procedures. Lower numbers are better.
Patient satisfaction: How patients rate their overall experience on surveys. Higher scores are better.
OP-18b: The official national measure of emergency room wait times.
Data sources: Official federal datasets from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). Updated monthly. This information is for educational purposes and should not replace medical advice.
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