Down East Community Hospital
Machias, Maine · Washington CountyCMS #201311
25 BedsGovernmentRuralCritical Access
Financial Snapshot
2.9%
Operating Margin
State median: -3.2%
2.9%
Total Margin
145
Days Cash on Hand
State median: 8
28.1%
Occupancy Rate
State median: 61.6%
Source: CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS)
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Community Context
County Health Indicators
Diabetes9.4%
Obesity37.7%
Uninsured11.6%
PCPs per 10K4.2
Primary Care HPSADental Health HPSAMental Health HPSA
Sources: County Health Rankings, CDC SVI 2022, HRSA HPSA
Nearest Hospitals
| Hospital | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calais Community Hospital | 25 | 32 mi |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | 25 | 41.5 mi |
| Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital | 64 | 45.4 mi |
Data from CMS Provider of Services, CMS Cost Reports (HCRIS), County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, and HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce. Last updated: 2026-03-11.