Waldo County General Hospital
Explore care at Waldo County General Hospital in Belfast, ME, and compare its services, physicians, and hospital ratings on Healthgrades. Find the best healthcare options for your needs, all in one place.
Patient Experience Rating
2% lower than the national average
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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Mortality Based Ratings
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Bowel Obstruction
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Stroke
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Complication Based Ratings
Hip Fracture Treatment
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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Pneumonia
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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 doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses 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
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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
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Stephenson
Dr. Ripley listened to all my concerns and addressed them. He was not dismissive like most Dr’s that I have seen in the past. With that being said, he’s compassionate and has a gentle and welcoming approach which makes him easy to talk to and feel comfortable with. I’m happy that I found this PCP.
Apr 23 2025
Review for Dr. Ripley
Dr. Dwyer is one of the most inconsiderate doctors I have worked with in my 25 years of having chronic illness. He told me that my condition looked 'gross and gunky,' and when I asked him not to use those words, he acted as if my request was unreasonable. I had a virtual visit with him where I was...
Mar 26 2025
Review for Dr. Dwyer
Fantastic care, I truly felt he was concerned for my well-being. Thank you!
Mar 26 2025
Review for Dr. Nelson
Location
Waldo County General Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Waldo County General Hospital located?
Waldo County General Hospital is located at 118 Northport Ave, Belfast, ME 04915. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Has Waldo County General Hospital won any recent awards from Healthgrades?
No, Waldo County General Hospital has not won any awards in the past few years. Search for Hospitals on Healthgrades to find more.
Is Waldo County General Hospital highly rated with patients?
79% patients recommend this hospital. See Healthgrades for detailed clinical ratings by specialty.
Does Waldo County General Hospital score well in safety ratings?
Healthgrades tracks outcome ratings for 11 hospital services. View more details here.
How do I get in at Waldo County General Hospital?
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How does Waldo County General Hospital rank in terms of safety and outcomes?
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He always makes sure he has talks with my son.. ya know the talks. He’s a great doctor. Always helping my son when hes sick.