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Address
11 HOSPITAL DRIVE
Machias, ME 04654
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitedech.org
Facilities & services
25
total beds
1
operating room
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Emergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 2 min of 392 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
5 hr 4 min of 12 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
5% of 9,266 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
55 min of 11 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
What patients say
Hospital rating
71% rated 9 or 10 of 10
no star
71%
Would recommend
71% would definitely recommend
no star
71%
Nurse communication
84% said nurses always communicated well
no star
84%
Doctor communication
78% said doctors always communicated well
no star
78%
Cleanliness
79% said the room was always clean
no star
79%
Quietness at night
59% said the area was always quiet at night
no star
59%
Clinicians on staff
89
total clinicians
5
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 12
Cardiology 8
Internal medicine 7
Interventional cardiology 6
Orthopedic surgery 3
Pulmonology 2
General surgery 1
Neurology 1
Hematology / oncology 1
Obstetrics / gynecology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Down East Community Hospital?

Down East Community Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (207) 255-3356 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 Down East Community 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 Down East Community Hospital, call (207) 255-3356.

Where is Down East Community Hospital located?

Down East Community Hospital is located at 11 Hospital Drive, Machias, ME, 04654. Phone: (207) 255-3356.