Emergency Room Wait Times Statistics for Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
This page is about waiting time at emergency room in Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital. 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 50 Union Street in Ellsworth, ME. It is a Voluntary non-profit – Other Acute Care Hospital. Hospital Emergency Room Volume is low (Around 0-19999 yearly). Call (207) 667-5311 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
Overall Rating:
| Provider ID | 200050 |
| Hospital Type | Acute Care Hospital |
| Hospital Ownership | Voluntary non-profit – Other |
| Emergency Services | Yes |
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital Location Map
ER Wait Times for Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
Time Spent in ER
2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes)
Time Until Admission
5 hours and 21 minute (321 minute)
Time Spent in ER after admission
2 hours and 12 minutes (132 minutes)
Left before being seen
1%
Head CT results in 30 minutes
Not Available
ER Volume
low (0-19999 annually)
ER Wait Times - Comparison Against Maine and National Stats
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | Maine Average | National Average | |
| Time Spent in ER | 133 minutes (2 hours and 13 minutes) | 133 minutes | 135 minutes |
| Time Until Admission | 321 minute (5 hours and 21 minute) | 302 minutes | 256 minutes |
| Time Spent in ER after admission | 132 minutes (2 hours and 12 minutes) | 95 minutes | 87 minutes |
| Left before being seen | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Head CT results in 30 minutes | Not Available | 66% | 72% |
Hospital wait times summary:
- Time Spent in ER is Same as State Average and 2 minutes lower than National Average
- Time Until Admission is 19 minutes higher than State Average and 65 minutes higher than National Average
- Time Spent in ER after admission is 37 minutes higher than State Average and 45 minutes higher than National Average
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital 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 | No |
| Safe surgery checklist use (inpatient) | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions about Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
5 Emergency Rooms/Hospitals Near Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital
| No | Facility Name | Address |
| 1 | Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital | 57 Water Street, ME 4614 |
| 2 | Mount Desert Island Hospital | 10 Wayman Lane, Po Box 8, ME 4609 |
| 3 | Eastern Maine Medical Center | Po Box 404, ME 4401 |
| 4 | St Joseph Hospital | 360 Broadway, ME 4401 |
| 5 | Waldo County General Hospital | 118 Northport Ave, ME 4915 |
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.