Northern Light Health ER Wait Times (Portland, ME)

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Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Northern Light Health

This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Northern Light Health. Here you will see hospital contact information and some detailed ER statistics along with comparison to State and National level. This hospital is located at 144 State Street in Portland, ME. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Church Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is medium (Around 20,000 – 39,999 yearly). Call (207) 879-3000 to get up-to-date information regarding contact details and your situation.

CALL 9-1-1 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
General Information
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Contact Details
Hospital Name Northern Light Health
City Portland
County Cumberland
State Maine
ZIP Code 4101
Bed Count
230
Address
144 State Street, ME 4101
Phone
(207) 879-3000
Provider ID 200008
Hospital Type Acute Care Hospital
Hospital Ownership Voluntary non-profit – Church
Emergency Services Yes
Northern Light Health Location Map
ER Wait Times for Northern Light Health
Time Spent in ER
3 hours and 8 minutes (188 minutes)
Time Until Admission
4 hours and 23 minutes (263 minutes)
Time Spent in ER after admission
1 hour and 36 minutes (96 minutes)
Left before being seen
2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
medium (20,000 – 39,999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Maine and National Stats
Northern Light Health Maine Average National Average
Time Spent in ER 188 minutes (3 hours and 8 minutes) 133 minutes 135 minutes
Time Until Admission 263 minutes (4 hours and 23 minutes) 302 minutes 256 minutes
Time Spent in ER after admission 96 minutes (1 hour and 36 minutes) 95 minutes 87 minutes
Left before being seen 2% 2% 2%
Head CT results in 30 minutes Not Available 66% 72%
Hospital wait times summary:
  • Time Spent in ER is 55 minutes higher than State Average and 53 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Until Admission is 39 minutes lower than State Average and 7 minutes higher than National Average
  • Time Spent in ER after admission is 1 minute higher than State Average and 9 minutes higher than National Average
Northern Light Health ER Wait Times Charts
Time Spent in ER (minutes)
Time Until Admission (minutes)
Time Spent in ER After Admission (minutes)
Left before being seen (%)
Head CT results in 30 minutes (%)
In Case of Emergency
Call 911 When you feel your situation needs emergency care.
Structural Measures Information
Measure Name Measure Response
Able to receive lab results electronically Yes
Able to track patients’ lab results, tests, and referrals electronically between visits Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (outpatient) Yes
Patient Safety Culture Yes
Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) Yes
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Light Health
How long will I wait in Northern Light Health Emergency Room?
Based on Medicare Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019, average waiting time is 188 minutes for this hospital emergency room. Call (207) 879-3000 for more information.
Where is Northern Light Health?
Northern Light Health is in Portland. It is located at 144 State Street. Call (207) 879-3000 for more information.
What is the type of this hospital?
This is a Acute Care Hospital. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Church hospital.
How many beds does Northern Light Health have?
Northern Light Health has 230 beds.
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Northern Light Health
No Facility Name Address
1 Maine Medical Center 22 Bramhall St, ME 4102
2 Southern Maine Health Care 1 Medical Center Drive, ME 4005
3 Mid Coast Hospital 123 Medical Center Drive, ME 4011
4 Central Maine Medical Center 300 Main Street, ME 4240
5 St Mary’s Regional Medical Center 93 Campus Avenue – Po Box 291, ME 4243
Notes
  • Data mainly compiled using Medicare Hospital Compare Dataset. Hospital profile page can be reached at https://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/.
  • This page is based on Hospital Compare data which was last updated on Oct 30, 2019.
  • Measure start and end dates for above statistics are between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2018.