Down East Community Hospital
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Patient Experience Rating
2% higher than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Sepsis
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Mortality Based Ratings
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Pneumonia
Mortality In-Hospital
Mortality within 30 days
Patient Experience
Patient experience measures tell you how patients felt about the care they received at the hospital. These measures are based on the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
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National Average
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Down East Community Hospital
National Average
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Providers
Provider Reviews
May 03 2025
Review for Dr. Brooks
He was a good listener, carefully reviewed my history with me, had intelligent comments about how to go forward with a chronic condition. Liked him.
May 02 2025
Review for Dr. Dixon
It took quite a while to get an appointment with Dr. Priesol because he is a specialist in his field. He was very kind, courteous, and extremely thorough in his questioning and exam. I am very hopeful that he can help me once I get the proper diagnostic tests done. I would highly recommend Dr....
Apr 30 2025
Review for Dr. Priesol
Dr. Rock is very thorough, pleasant, and obviously capable. She is an excellent physician, and I trust her judgment and advice.
Apr 25 2025
Review for Dr. Rock
Location
Down East Community Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Down East Community Hospital located?
Down East Community Hospital is located at 11 Hospital Dr, Machias, ME 04654. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Down East Community Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Down East Community Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Down East Community Hospital highly rated with patients?
75% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Down East Community Hospital score well in safety ratings?
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How do I get in at Down East Community Hospital?
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How does Down East Community Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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I never leave there w a question. He is very thorough w a great personality. Has the best sense of humor.. I recommend him to every person I know that's having any shoulder or knee pain.. even hip.pain and Im.not sure he even does hips lol but i sure hopemso cause he will be doing mine soon enough...