A comprehensive guide to 33 maternity hospitals across Maine, including CMS quality ratings, Birthing-Friendly designations, and safety data to help you find the best place to give birth.
Top 10 Hospitals in Maine
The highest-rated hospitals for maternity care in Maine, based on CMS overall quality ratings and safety data.
| # | Hospital | City | Rating | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainehealth Maine Medical Center | Portland | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 2 | Maine General Medical Center | Augusta | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 3 | Central Maine Medical Center | Lewiston | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 4 | Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center | Bangor | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 5 | Lincolnhealth | Damariscotta | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 6 | Mainehealth Stephens Hospital | Norway | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | Yes |
| 7 | Millinocket Regional Hospital | Millinocket | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | No |
| 8 | Redington Fairview General Hospital | Skowhegan | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | No |
| 9 | Northern Light Mercy Hospital | Portland | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | Yes |
| 10 | St Mary’S Regional Medical Center | Lewiston | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | No |
Hospitals by City in Maine
Browse maternity hospitals by city. Cities with 3 or more hospitals have detailed comparison pages.
Bangor
Portland
Lewiston
Fort Kent
Presque Isle
York
Brunswick
Caribou
Augusta
Waterville
Ellsworth
Rockport
Blue Hill
Greenville
Damariscotta
Lincoln
Bar Harbor
Calais
Rumford
Millinocket
Houlton
Dover Foxcroft
Bridgton
Machias
Belfast
Pittsfield
Skowhegan
Norway
Farmington
Birthing-Friendly Hospitals in Maine
This is close to the national average of 50%.
The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation recognizes hospitals that meet quality benchmarks for maternity care, including lower C-section rates for low-risk pregnancies and implementation of evidence-based birth practices.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many hospitals for giving birth are in Maine?
There are 33 CMS-certified hospitals in Maine. Of these, 16 (48%) have earned the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation for quality maternity care.
What is the best hospital to give birth in Maine?
Based on CMS data, Mainehealth Maine Medical Center in Portland has the highest overall rating (4/5) in Maine. It also holds the CMS Birthing-Friendly designation.
How many Birthing-Friendly hospitals are in Maine?
Maine has 16 Birthing-Friendly designated hospitals out of 33 total (48%). This is close to the national average of 50%.
