Hospitals with Lowest Pressure Ulcer Rate in Maine
Rate of pressure ulcers (bedsores) acquired during hospitalization. Lower rates indicate better nursing care and patient monitoring during recovery.
14 hospitals reportingin MaineLower score = Better
Maine — Pressure Ulcer Rate at a Glance
0.64per 1,000
Maine Average
0.61per 1,000
US National Average
14
Hospitals Reporting
Maine performs worse than the US average for pressure ulcer rate. The state average (0.64 per 1,000) is 0.03 higher than the national average (0.61 per 1,000). Lower scores indicate fewer adverse events.
Maine Hospital Rankings — Pressure Ulcer Rate
| # | Hospital | City | Score | CMS Stars | vs National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TOGUS VA MEDICAL CENTER | AUGUSTA | 0.34per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 2 | NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL | PORTLAND | 0.40per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 3 | MAINEHEALTH PEN BAY HOSPITAL | ROCKPORT | 0.41per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 4 | YORK HOSPITAL | YORK | 0.42per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 5 | MAINEHEALTH MAINE MEDICAL CENTER | PORTLAND | 0.45per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 6 | NORTHERN LIGHT MAINE COAST HOSPITAL | ELLSWORTH | 0.46per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 7 | CENTRAL MAINE MEDICAL CENTER | LEWISTON | 0.53per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 8 | CARY MEDICAL CENTER | CARIBOU | 0.53per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 9 | MAINE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER | AUGUSTA | 0.56per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 10 | NORTHERN LIGHT EASTERN MAINE MEDICAL CENTER | BANGOR | 0.64per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 11 | MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL | BRUNSWICK | 0.75per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 12 | ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL | BANGOR | 0.78per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 13 | NORTHERN LIGHT A R GOULD HOSPITAL | PRESQUE ISLE | 1.07per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |
| 14 | ST MARY'S REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER | LEWISTON | 1.55per 1,000 | ★★★★★ | Same as national avg |