LincolnHealth, now operating as MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital, is a not-for-profit community health system serving the coastal communities of Lincoln County, Maine. Operating across two campuses in Damariscotta and Boothbay Harbor, LincolnHealth is the largest employer in Lincoln County with more than 1,000 employees. It is a member of MaineHealth, the largest integrated health system in Maine, and shares the system’s mission of working together so communities are the healthiest in America. The Miles Campus in Damariscotta anchors a 25-bed inpatient hospital alongside a full continuum of senior living and specialty services.
Overview and MaineHealth System Affiliation
LincolnHealth operates as MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital within Maine’s largest integrated health system, combining local community hospital services with access to the full MaineHealth network of specialists and tertiary care.
The LincolnHealth brand reflects the organization’s deep roots in Lincoln County, where it functions as both a healthcare provider and an economic anchor. As part of MaineHealth, the hospital gains access to system-wide clinical programs, shared electronic medical records through MyChart, coordinated specialist referral pathways, and resources from Maine Medical Center, the flagship academic medical center of the MaineHealth network in Portland.
The hospital operates as a rural not-for-profit institution with a strong community health focus. Its commitment to quality and transparency is reflected in its open quality reporting practices, its patient advocacy contact line at 207-633-1923, and its patient privacy line at 207-301-8260. According to U.S. News and World Report hospital ratings, 91 percent of LincolnHealth patients report they would recommend the hospital to others, a patient experience metric that reflects the facility’s standing in its regional community.
Patients exploring other community-anchored not-for-profit hospitals in Maine and neighboring New England states can also read about Iberia General Hospital and Medical Center in New Iberia, Louisiana, which operates under a similar mission-driven community health model.
Miles Campus — Damariscotta
The MaineHealth Miles Campus in Damariscotta houses the 25-bed community hospital, a multi-specialty physician practice, and a full continuum of senior living facilities all on a single integrated campus.
The Miles Campus at 35 Miles Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543 serves as the primary inpatient and acute care site for Lincoln County. The 25-bed hospital provides emergency, surgical, obstetric, and inpatient medical services. The adjacent multi-specialty physician practice offers patients access to specialists without leaving the county, reducing the need to travel to Portland or other larger urban centers for routine specialty consultations.
Senior living options on the Miles Campus form a fully integrated continuum. Schooner Cove is an independent living community of resident-owned one- and two-bedroom apartments overlooking the Damariscotta River. Chase Point Assisted Living provides studio and one-bedroom apartments with 24-hour support available for residents who need assistance with daily activities. Riverside at Chase Point is an 18-bed memory care residence for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Cove’s Edge provides skilled rehabilitation services and long-term nursing care, including hospice services, and has operated in this capacity since 1981.
The proximity of these senior care facilities to the hospital gives residents and their families confidence that escalating care needs can be addressed without disrupting provider relationships or requiring long-distance transfers. According to the National Institute on Aging, continuity of care across transitions from independent living to skilled nursing is a significant factor in health outcomes for older adults, making the integrated campus model a meaningful clinical advantage.
St. Andrews Campus — Boothbay Harbor
The MaineHealth St. Andrews Campus in Boothbay Harbor provides outpatient hospital services, urgent care, family and wound care, and a full senior living community for residents of the southern Lincoln County coast.
Located at 6 St. Andrews Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, the St. Andrews Campus is the organization’s second major site of care. While it does not operate an inpatient hospital unit, it functions as a comprehensive outpatient health center serving the Boothbay Peninsula and surrounding coastal communities. Services include family care, urgent care, wound care, and a range of outpatient hospital services.
The Coulombe Center for Health Improvement is also located on this campus, providing community wellness and health improvement programming consistent with MaineHealth’s broader population health mission. St. Andrews Village mirrors the senior care continuum found at the Miles Campus, offering independent living options including private cottages and apartments, assisted living, Safe Havens Memory Care, skilled rehabilitation, and long-term nursing care. Patients can contact the St. Andrews Campus through the quality department at 207-633-1923.
| Campus | Location | Key Services |
|---|---|---|
| Miles Campus | 35 Miles St, Damariscotta, ME 04543 | 25-bed hospital, emergency department, surgery, childbirth, multi-specialty practice, senior living continuum |
| St. Andrews Campus | 6 St. Andrews Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 | Urgent care, family care, wound care, outpatient services, Coulombe Center, St. Andrews Village |
Emergency and Inpatient Care
The MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital Emergency Department is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, staffed by board-certified emergency physicians, physician associates, and nurses, with two critical care rooms and eight private patient rooms.
The emergency department at the Miles Campus features rooms specifically designed for orthopedic and obstetric/gynecologic emergencies, reflecting the clinical reality that these represent some of the most time-sensitive presentations in a community hospital setting. For life-threatening emergencies, patients are directed to call 911 for ambulance transport, as paramedics can begin treatment en route to the hospital.
Inpatient hospital medicine services are provided by a dedicated hospitalist team coordinating care for admitted patients. The 25-bed capacity of the hospital is consistent with the federal designation framework for rural community hospitals, which allows facilities serving lower-population areas to operate efficiently while maintaining access to acute care close to home. For complex cases requiring higher-level resources, LincolnHealth’s MaineHealth affiliation facilitates coordinated transfer to Maine Medical Center in Portland.
Clinical Services
LincolnHealth provides a broad range of inpatient and outpatient clinical services covering emergency medicine, surgery, childbirth, oncology, cardiology, behavioral health, orthopedics, primary care, rehabilitation, and more than 20 additional specialty categories.
The hospital’s service breadth is notable for a 25-bed facility and reflects the demands of serving a geographically isolated coastal population. Key service lines include behavioral health care, cancer care and blood disorder management, cardiovascular care, childbirth through the Family Birth Center, diabetes education and clinical nutrition, diagnostic imaging and radiology, eye care and ophthalmology, laboratory services, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic care and sports medicine, palliative care, pediatrics, rehabilitation care, surgical care, wound care, and IV infusion therapy.
- Emergency Care: 24/7 emergency department with critical care capability, board-certified physicians, and private patient rooms.
- Surgical Care: Inpatient and outpatient surgery across multiple disciplines at the Miles Campus.
- Childbirth: Family Birth Center providing obstetric care for Lincoln County families.
- Cancer Care: Oncology and blood disorder services coordinated with MaineHealth system resources.
- Behavioral Health: Mental health and behavioral health services through MaineHealth Behavioral Health.
- School-Based Health Centers: On-site health services for Lincoln County students, extending care into the school environment.
- Walk-In Care: Walk-in care available in Damariscotta for non-emergency needs without an appointment.
- Urgent Care: Urgent care services at the St. Andrews Campus in Boothbay Harbor.
- Forensic Examinations: Specialized forensic nursing for patients experiencing sexual assault or domestic violence, delivered by trained forensic nurse examiners.
LincolnHealth’s school-based health center program represents a community health investment that extends the hospital’s reach beyond its physical campuses. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, school-based health centers improve access to preventive care and mental health services for children who face transportation or insurance barriers to traditional outpatient visits.
Senior Care Continuum
LincolnHealth offers one of the most complete senior care continuums in rural Maine, spanning independent retirement living, assisted living, memory care, skilled rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, and hospice across both campuses.
The organization’s senior care infrastructure across both campuses gives residents a pathway from active independent living through end-of-life nursing care without changing their provider relationships or leaving their community. This model is particularly significant in Lincoln County, where a substantial portion of the population is aged 65 and older, consistent with rural coastal Maine’s broader demographic profile.
On the Miles Campus, Cove’s Edge has provided skilled rehabilitation and long-term care since 1981 and maintains nursing staffing levels that exceed Maine Department of Human Services requirements, with a licensed registered nurse on duty 24 hours per day. Riverside at Chase Point is an 18-bed dedicated memory care residence operating within the Chase Point complex, providing specialized programming for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Schooner Cove independent living offers river views and access to the full range of campus services, allowing residents to age in place within a single integrated community.
On the St. Andrews Campus, St. Andrews Village provides an equivalent continuum in Boothbay Harbor, including independent cottage and apartment options, assisted living, Safe Havens Memory Care, and skilled nursing and long-term care. This dual-campus senior living model gives Lincoln County families options across the geography of the county rather than concentrating all senior care in a single location.
Patients and families researching comparable rural hospital systems with strong senior and community care programs may also find value in the profile of Harrison County Community Hospital in Bethany, Missouri, which operates under a similar critical access and community-centered care model. For a larger health system comparison, the profile of Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan provides context on how community hospitals anchor care delivery in their regions.
The source of this article is: Dr Gina Sims Gastroenterologist
Contact and Patient Access
MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital is reachable by phone at 207-563-1234 for the Miles Campus and 207-633-1923 for quality and patient advocacy concerns, with MyChart available for online appointment scheduling and medical record access.
Patients can schedule appointments, access medical records, request prescription refills, and message their care team through the MaineHealth MyChart patient portal at mychart.mainehealth.org. Billing and financial services inquiries are handled through the MaineHealth central billing team. Price transparency information is available on the MaineHealth website in compliance with federal hospital pricing disclosure requirements.
| Contact Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Miles Campus Address | 35 Miles Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543 |
| Miles Campus Phone | 207-563-1234 |
| St. Andrews Campus Address | 6 St. Andrews Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 |
| Quality and Patient Advocacy | 207-633-1923 |
| Patient Privacy | 207-301-8260 |
| Patient Portal | mychart.mainehealth.org |
| Website | mainehealth.org/LincolnHealth |
| System Affiliation | MaineHealth (largest integrated health system in Maine) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is LincolnHealth (MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital) located?
The Miles Campus hospital is at 35 Miles Street, Damariscotta, ME 04543. Phone: 207-563-1234. The St. Andrews Campus is at 6 St. Andrews Lane, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538.
Does LincolnHealth have a 24-hour emergency department?
Yes. The Emergency Department at the Miles Campus in Damariscotta is open 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, staffed by board-certified emergency physicians and nurses.
Is LincolnHealth part of a larger health system?
LincolnHealth is a member of MaineHealth, the largest integrated health system in Maine, which includes Maine Medical Center and multiple regional hospitals across the state.
What senior care options does LincolnHealth offer?
The Miles Campus offers Schooner Cove independent living, Chase Point Assisted Living, Riverside memory care, and Cove’s Edge skilled nursing and long-term care. St. Andrews Village in Boothbay Harbor mirrors this continuum.
Does LincolnHealth provide school-based health services?
Yes. LincolnHealth maintains school-based health centers in Lincoln County schools, providing primary care, mental health, and preventive services to students.
How do I schedule an appointment at LincolnHealth?
Patients can use the MaineHealth MyChart portal at mychart.mainehealth.org to schedule appointments, access records, message providers, and manage prescriptions.
Who do I contact with concerns about care quality or privacy at LincolnHealth?
For quality or patient advocacy concerns, contact the Quality Department at 207-633-1923. For patient privacy concerns, call 207-301-8260.
