Southern Maine Health Care
Southern Maine Health Care is a medical facility located in Biddeford, ME. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ and Critical Care Excellence Award™.
Patient Experience Rating
11% lower than the national average
Awards
Healthgrades awards tell you which hospitals deliver superior quality care. Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance using objective quality measures including clinical outcomes and patient safety, as well as patient experience.
Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Critical Care Excellence Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
Heart Attack
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Heart Failure
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Complication Based Ratings
Diabetic Emergencies
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Respiratory Failure
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Sepsis
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Pulmonary Embolism
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Critical Care Excellence Award™
2023
Complication Based Ratings
Gallbladder Removal Surgery
In Hospital
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Pancreatitis
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Gastrointestinal Bleed
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Bowel Obstruction
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Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
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Colorectal Surgeries
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Mortality Based Ratings
Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
In Hospital
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Outpatient Total Knee Replacement
In Hospital
Outpatient Rotator Cuff Repair
In Hospital
Outpatient Total Hip Replacement
In Hospital
Complication Based Ratings
Outpatient Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
In Hospital
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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Specialty Excellence Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™
2024, 2023
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).
Learn more about patient experienceSouthern Maine Health Care
National Average
Communication about medicines
Percent of patients who said that staff always explained medicines before giving them to patients
Discharge Information
Percent of patients who said they were given information about recovering at home
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
Responsiveness of hospital staff
Percent of patients who said they always received help quickly from hospital staff
Care Transition
Percent of patients who said they understood their care needs when they left the hospital
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Southern Maine Health Care
National Average
Cleanliness
Percent of patients who said their room and bathroom were always kept clean
Quietness
Percent of patients who said the area around their rooms was always kept quiet at night
Providers
Provider Reviews
Apr 22 2025
Review for Dr. Hurley
I had a really positive experience with Dr. Barnathan and his team today. Dr. Barnathan really took the time to listen to my concerns, ask thoughtful questions, and he made sure I felt understood throughout the visit. It was clear him and his team genuinely cared and wanted to help. I feel very...
Apr 17 2025
Review for Dr. Barnathan
She was my doctor for years. Then she started dropping the ball on providing quality care and getting authorizations done for medications. She would not reply to my direct messages. And she was completely okay with me not having my medications for an entire month. And when she graced you with her...
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. Schwemm
This doctor has a fragile ego. We went to him over six months ago to get care for our Autistic adult son, which is his patient. We asked him for a simple test that we wanted him to order. Our insurance covered it. But instead he diagnosed it as something else. So we did it his way. And after six...
Apr 16 2025
Review for Dr. North
Compassionate..really listen. Does not recommend a battery of tests and added visits unless they are needed.
Apr 15 2025
Review for Dr. Dries
Location
Southern Maine Health Care
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southern Maine Health Care located?
Southern Maine Health Care is located at 1 Medical Center Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Southern Maine Health Care won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
Yes, Southern Maine Health Care has been awarded with Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ and Critical Care Excellence Award™ in the past two years.
Is Southern Maine Health Care highly rated with patients?
54% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Southern Maine Health Care score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Southern Maine Health Care?
Phone number, appointment information, and directions can be found on Healthgrades Southern Maine Health Care profile..
How does Southern Maine Health Care rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
Healthgrades provides detailed information on hospital safety and outcomes for patients. Click here to learn more about hospital safety.
I cannot recommend Dr. Hurley based on my negative experience with him. I informed his office that I required some accommodations due to my disability, but he was unwilling to provide them. He stated that making accommodations would take too much time and suggested I schedule another appointment...