Rural Health Clinic & Professional Services
Rural Health Centers • Houlton, ME
About
Houlton Regional Hospital is a privately owned hospital and health care provider based at 20 Hartford St, Houlton, ME, serving the greater Houlton area in Maine. Key details: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care - Services: General hospital operations (local healthcare facility) - Contact: info@houltonregional.org; Phone: (207) 532-2900 - Web presence: houltonregional.org; active social presence (LinkedIn) - Patient/worker context: Employer rating ~3.4/5 from 13 reviews; workforce includes physicians, nurses, and administrative staff Recent developments: - Local coverage notes financial strain and restructuring within northern Maine hospitals, with talks of partnerships and cost-cutting measures affecting the region’s rural health system. Geographic/operational footprint: - Located in Houlton, Maine, with multiple references to 20 Hartford St. 4 offices listed in the area (all within Houlton). - Houlton Regional Hospital functions as the primary rural hospital facility in the area, providing general hospital and health care services. For precise clinic designations and service lines, consider contacting them directly or checking their current service offerings on their site.
Clinic Type
Rural Health Centers
Address
20 Hartford Street, Houlton, ME 04730
Phone
(207) 532-2900
info@hrhospital.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Emergency department available at hospital (not explicitly stated for Rural Health Clinic)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Sliding Fee Discount, Free Care (for those who qualify)
Languages Spoken
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Social Media
Photos
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades, Momentary Labs (CMS HCAHPS data), US News, Yelp: varies by platform: Healthgrades reports ~64-74% recommendation rate; Momentary Labs reports 5 stars with 71% recommendation rate; US News reports 92% recommendation rate (varies by source: CMS HCAHPS surveys often cite ~114 respondents for overall hospital ratings)
Patients praise
- excellent nurse communication
- effective and responsive staff interaction
- attentive nursing care reported by some patients
- favorable ratings for overall patient satisfaction in various national surveys
Common complaints
- some patients report experiences of condescending, disrespectful, or rude behavior from individual providers
- quietness within the facility is an area identified for improvement
"I can’t believe I spent so much time fighting to see this “specialist.” He was extremely condescending, disrespectful, and rude."
— Healthgrades reviewer regarding a provider"Recently had to spend a week for a medical condition. My doctor was a traveler but was there for my entire stay and was excellent. Nurses were attentive and ..."
— Yelp reviewer regarding Houlton Regional HospitalSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Maine Family Planning shutters primary care practices due to loss of Medicaid funding • Maine Morning Star — Oct 30, 2025
- Aroostook County loses trans-friendly primary care — Nov 17, 2025
- Medicaid cuts force Maine Family Planning to close primary care practice - Maine Beacon — Oct 1, 2025
- HRH Receives Silver Recognition Award From American Heart Association | Houlton Regional Hospital — Oct 1, 2025
- Houlton nurses strike over staffing; hospital says assignments meet benchmarks — May 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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