Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Patients that would definitely recommend
14% higher than the national average
Northern Light Mercy Hospital is a medical facility located in Portland, ME. This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™, America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™, and more.
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 methodologyHospital Quality Awards
Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2020, 2019, 2018)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
Specialty Clinical Quality Awards
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2019)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement
America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ (2019)
Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgeries and spinal fusion procedures
Hospital Quality
Clinical Ratings
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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).
Learn more about patient experiencePatients who gave a rating of 9 or 10
10% higher than the national average
Would definitely recommend
14% higher than the national average
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
National Average
Communication with doctors
Percent of patients who said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
Communication with nurses
Percent of patients who said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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
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
Northern Light Mercy 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
Sheila Chruchill Dec 03 2020
Review for Dr. Wahlig
I have had continued support before, during and after the procedure. I have been able to ask questions and get continual answers by phone, email and in person. The tummy tuck looks better than expected and has given a very positive personal feeling.
Nov 24 2020
Review for Dr. Weisberg
Dr. Barr is a great Doctor to work with. He has excellent bed side manner, is always friendly and compassionate, and listens to your questions and concerns.
Melissa Nov 22 2020
Review for Dr. Barr
Dr. Kirkham walked me through my whole process, Excellent care, Excellent staff, my result far exceeded my expectations. Would highly recommend. Dr Kirkhams work gave me a new perspective of confidence. Grateful for an experienced, integrity minded and compassionate surgeon.
Nov 21 2020
Review for Dr. Kirkham
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I had spinal surgery in February of 2016 and I have only praise for the successful surgery and excellent care provided by Dr. Wahlig, and his team. I spent one night in the hospital and was cared for by wonderful nurses who administered to my every need! I have had no reoccurring pain and live an...