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Maine · Acute Care
Northern Light a R Gould Hospital
Northern Light a R Gould Hospital holds a 2 of 5 CMS overall star rating - below the national average of 3.1 - in Presque Isle, ME.
- 2★
- CMS overall rating
- 8th
- National percentile
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
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Po Box 151, Presque Isle, ME 04769 · Aroostook County · (207) 768-4000
The verdict
Northern Light a R Gould Hospital earns 2 of 5 stars from CMS - below the 3.1-star national average, and reports 2 quality measures better than the national benchmark.
- 2 / 5
- CMS overall star rating
- Higher than 8%
- of 2,866 rated US hospitals
- 2
- measures better than national of 14 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Where Northern Light a R Gould Hospital sits among rated US hospitals
2 Top 92% higher than 8% of 2,866 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-05-15
Northern Light a R Gould Hospital vs. Maine and the nation
- Northern Light a R …
Northern Light a R Gould Hospital
2 stars
- Maine avg
Maine state average
3 stars
- US avg
National average
3.1 stars
What this shows At 2 stars, Northern Light a R Gould Hospital rates below the Maine average of 3 and below the national average of 3.1.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Voluntary non-profit - Private
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
Yes
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 40.0%
2 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 4 measures
Safety of care 2 measures
Readmission 8 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.03 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 9.6 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.4 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 12.2 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 17 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.4 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.2 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.31 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.33 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.3 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 3 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 4 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 4 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 3 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 3 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | N/A | Not Available |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 1.386 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 19.3 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 20.7 | Average Days per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | -35.3 | Fewer Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 14.9 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 5.6 | Same as National |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | 11 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 17.8 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | 14.6 | Same as National |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.4 | Worse than National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.86 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS star rating for Northern Light a R Gould Hospital?
Northern Light a R Gould Hospital has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, below the 3.1-star national average.
How does Northern Light a R Gould Hospital perform on quality measures?
2 of 14 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Northern Light a R Gould Hospital; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Northern Light a R Gould Hospital?
Northern Light a R Gould Hospital reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Northern Light a R Gould Hospital?
Northern Light a R Gould Hospital tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 1 are at the national average.
Does Northern Light a R Gould Hospital have emergency services?
Yes, Northern Light a R Gould Hospital provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Northern Light a R Gould Hospital?
Northern Light a R Gould Hospital is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Voluntary non-profit - Private ownership, located in Presque Isle, ME. This facility has received the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How much does Medicare spend at Northern Light a R Gould Hospital?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Northern Light a R Gould Hospital, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Northern Light a R Gould Hospital offer maternal health services?
Yes, Northern Light a R Gould Hospital reports 4 maternal health measures. This facility has been designated as Birthing-Friendly by CMS.
Data Sources
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Compare. Last refreshed from CMS: . About PlainHospital
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