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Address
35 MILES STREET
Damariscotta, ME 04543
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitemainehealth.org
Facilities & services
25
total beds
3
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Emergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRI
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Medication disposal Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 17 min of 369 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 12 min of 12 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 14,620 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 2 min of 16 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.57 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
78% rated 9 or 10 of 10
78%
Would recommend
78% would definitely recommend
78%
Nurse communication
85% said nurses always communicated well
85%
Doctor communication
86% said doctors always communicated well
86%
Cleanliness
73% said the room was always clean
73%
Quietness at night
56% said the area was always quiet at night
56%
Clinicians on staff
251
total clinicians
8
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 33
Internal medicine 19
Cardiology 12
Orthopedic surgery 9
Interventional radiology 5
Pulmonology 5
General surgery 4
Neurology 4
Hematology / oncology 4
Anesthesiology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Lincolnhealth?

Lincolnhealth does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (207) 563-1234 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Maine.

Is Lincolnhealth open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Lincolnhealth, call (207) 563-1234.

Where is Lincolnhealth located?

Lincolnhealth is located at 35 Miles Street, Damariscotta, ME, 04543. Phone: (207) 563-1234.