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Address
50 UNION STREET
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitenorthernlighthealth.org
Facilities & services
64
total beds
1
operating room
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgery
Other services
ChemotherapyPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 29 min of 462 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 51 min of 13 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
5% of 13,070 visits
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
0.46 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
61% rated 9 or 10 of 10
61%
Would recommend
57% would definitely recommend
57%
Nurse communication
78% said nurses always communicated well
78%
Doctor communication
78% said doctors always communicated well
78%
Cleanliness
79% said the room was always clean
79%
Quietness at night
52% said the area was always quiet at night
52%
Clinicians on staff
260
total clinicians
11
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 38
Internal medicine 23
Cardiology 8
Orthopedic surgery 8
General surgery 4
Neurology 4
Hematology / oncology 4
Interventional cardiology 3
Anesthesiology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 3
Critical care 2
Pulmonology 2
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital?

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (207) 667-5311 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 near Ellsworth.

Is Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital 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 Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, call (207) 667-5311.

Where is Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital located?

Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital is located at 50 Union Street, Ellsworth, ME, 04605. Phone: (207) 667-5311.