Southern Maine Health Care
Patients that would definitely recommend
8% lower than the national average
Southern Maine Health Care is a medical facility located in Biddeford, ME. This hospital has been recognized for Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™.
Awards
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Learn more about our awards methodologySpecialty Clinical Quality Awards
Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2021)
Superior clinical outcomes in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia
Hospital Quality
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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
8% lower than the national average
Would definitely recommend
8% lower than the national average
Southern Maine Health Care
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
Southern Maine Health Care
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
Jun 13 2021
Review for Dr. Waters
I had two hospital visits and one surgery (appendectomy and removal of adhesions) and in both cases I was in Dr. Thurlow's care - most recent was 2015. Dr. Thurlow was as caring a doctor as I've ever met and, on my 2nd visit, recommended AGAINST surgery and over time, my condition improved on it's...
BRIAN LEIGHTON Jun 07 2021
Review for Dr. Thurlow
Dr. Adey performed a Neo bladder that has worked fine and without any issues. Dr. Greg deserves the five stars. It was 14 years ago that he spent 8 hrs. making a new bladder to replace the cancer. This procedure is still not widely known. I've talked to many individuals with bladder cancer and...
Jack Porter Jun 02 2021
Review for Dr. Adey
Second appointment with Dr. Frankel and she was great. Very upbeat and engaging. Explained things more than once for me because I probably looked a little confused. Summarized everything clearly. Very nice personality. Completely upbeat. Very down-to-earth. Not in any way snooty or stuck-up. Treated...
CAA483 Jun 01 2021
Review for Dr. Frankel
Excellent doctor!! I highly recommend!!! He listens and helps those in pain!!!
Wendy Wentworth May 27 2021
Review for Dr. Temkin
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I saw Dr Waters at her new location in Kennebunk. I was having pain that was getting unbearable. I have been a patient of Dr Waters for a few years and knew that she would be able to help me & she did! She always listens to what is going on & asks appropriate questions. A few years ago I had...