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Mainehealth Maine Medical Center

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At a glance

Mainehealth Maine Medical Center carries a 4-star CMS overall rating — above the national norm. On healthcare-associated infection measures, it performs better than the national average on 18 and worse on 6.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit0.379Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit0.862Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days37901Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases39.411Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases23Better than national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)0.584Better than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence Limit1.108Worse than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence Limit1.979Worse than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days24276Worse than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases30.743Worse than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases46Worse than national
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)1.496Worse than national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence Limit0.802Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence Limit1.859Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures656Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases17.620Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases22Same as national
SSI - Colon Surgery1.249Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence Limit0.571Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence Limit4.338Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of Procedures259Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted Cases2.224Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed Cases4Same as national
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy1.799Same as national
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence Limit0.246Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence Limit0.772Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days279143Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases26.432Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases12Better than national
MRSA Bacteremia0.454Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.170Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit0.344Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days257273Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases126.258Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases31Better than national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.246Better than national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patients3.1Same as national123
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate3.6Same as national2691
Death rate for heart attack patients12.9Same as national519
Death rate for CABG surgery patients2.4Same as national225
Death rate for COPD patients10Same as national132
Death rate for heart failure patients14.3Worse than national660
Death rate for pneumonia patients14.1Same as national434
Death rate for stroke patients12.7Same as national453
Pressure ulcer rate0.45Same as national9897
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications184.69Same as national224
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.32Same as national11048
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.24Same as national11480
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate3.98Worse than national4026
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate2.01Same as national1677
Postoperative respiratory failure rate10.09Same as national1631
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.74Same as national4166
Postoperative sepsis rate4.88Same as national1643
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate1.75Same as national824
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate1.33Same as national2220
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite1.02Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients1.7Not available685
Hospital return days for heart failure patients5.2Not available773
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients0.6Not available474
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)14.2Same as national4692
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.2Same as national875
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy10.1Same as national427
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy6.2Same as national427
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery1Same as national1810
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate12.3Same as national685
Rate of readmission for CABG10.1Same as national221
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients18.3Same as national143
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate18.7Same as national773
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement4.4Same as national113
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate14.9Same as national474

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating41375
Doctor communication - star rating41375
Communication about medicines - star rating31375
Discharge information - star rating31375
Cleanliness - star rating21375
Quietness - star rating21375
Overall hospital rating - star rating31375
Recommend hospital - star rating41375
Summary star rating31375

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumevery high
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination9912532
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better226469
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better218409
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better39745
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better20816
Left before being seen3131333
Head CT results4531
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients100121
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)6232
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing168076
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock55221
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle6162
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle7232
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle75223
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle94141
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy98611
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 289491
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureYes

Frequently asked questions

How is Mainehealth Maine Medical Center rated?
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center has a 4 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Mainehealth Maine Medical Center have emergency services?
Yes. Mainehealth Maine Medical Center operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Mainehealth Maine Medical Center located?
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center is located at 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102.
What type of hospital is Mainehealth Maine Medical Center?
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Voluntary non-profit - Private).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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