Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent, ME
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About Northern Maine Medical Center
Northern Maine Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Fort Kent, Aroostook County, Maine. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 49 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Infections and sepsis care
- Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infectionsNo different · SIR 0.00
91% of patients with severe sepsis or septic shock received all the recommended early care steps (SEP-1). Higher is better.
SIR is the standardized infection ratio: below 1 means fewer infections than predicted for a hospital like this one. Period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Healthcare-Associated Infections and Timely and Effective Care.
What patients say
- Patient survey star rating
- Would definitely recommend77%
- Rated the hospital 9 or 1086%
- Completed surveys141
Survey period ending September 2025. Source: CMS HCAHPS Patient Survey.
Map
47.26515, -68.59123
Frequently asked questions
Where is Northern Maine Medical Center located?
Northern Maine Medical Center is at 194 E Main Street, Fort Kent, ME 04743 in Aroostook County.
Does Northern Maine Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. Northern Maine Medical Center reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 140 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Northern Maine Medical Center?
Northern Maine Medical Center does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Northern Maine Medical Center a trauma center?
We have no trauma center designation on record for Northern Maine Medical Center. Hospitals without one still treat injuries in their emergency department and transfer patients who need a trauma center. Check the Maine trauma program for the current list.
What is the phone number of Northern Maine Medical Center?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (207) 834-3195.
Would patients recommend Northern Maine Medical Center?
In the most recent HCAHPS patient survey (141 completed surveys), 77% of patients said they would definitely recommend the hospital, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
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