St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

What St. Mary's Regional Medical Center does

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care community hospital and the anchor of St. Mary's Health System, a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit Catholic healthcare organization founded in 1888 in Lewiston, Maine. The system operates as a member of Covenant Health and serves as the dominant provider across the Greater Lewiston-Auburn and Androscoggin County catchment, delivering the full continuum of care: 24/7 emergency services including a dedicated Behavioral Emergency Department, adult and adolescent inpatient behavioral health with a Day Hospital partial hospitalization program, general/minimally invasive/bariatric/orthopedic/urologic and vascular surgery, women's health, primary care and pediatrics (NCQA PCMH recognized), cardiology, neurology, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, wound care with hyperbaric medicine, and an AASM-accredited sleep disorders program with home-based WatchPAT testing. Post-acute and senior services are provided through d'Youville Pavilion (long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation) and St. Mary's Residences (128+ independent living apartments), with an additional urgent care site in Auburn.

The underlying technology stack is conventional healthcare IT: Epic's MyChart patient portal for scheduling, messaging, prescription refills, and patient record access; WatchPAT for home sleep apnea diagnostics delivered by mail statewide; EyeClick motion-activated projection for memory care engagement; and minimally invasive surgical techniques across service lines. Patient engagement is supported through the Thrive wellness magazine, social channels, and community events including the Steps for Hope 5K.

Revenue mechanics are those of a tax-exempt nonprofit health system: insurance reimbursements, Medicare, Medicaid, and direct patient payments for acute, outpatient, surgical, behavioral, and long-term care services; multi-year in-network contracts with payers such as Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine; philanthropy through the St. Mary's Health System Foundation; and capital supplemented by federal Congressionally Directed Spending (e.g., $2.619M for behavioral health ED expansion) and community grants. Customer segments span the full lifespan from pediatric to geriatric, with primary patient acquisition driven by community-based access, primary care referrals, insurance network participation, and physician-led specialty referrals across the Lewiston-Auburn region.

Name

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

Legal name

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center

Website

https://stmarysmaine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed nonprofit Catholic community hospital in Lewiston, Maine, operating within Covenant Health. It delivers the full care continuum (acute, emergency, behavioral health, surgical, primary care, senior living) to the Greater Lewiston-Auburn and Androscoggin County population.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Offices of Physicians (62111), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based & Nonprofit Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAE), Hospital-Owned Physician Networks & Medical Groups (HLAFAAAL), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Faith-Based / Nonprofit Assisted Living Providers (HLADABAH)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Behavioral health services
• Primary care
• Senior living
• Community healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewiston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: St. Mary's generates primary revenue through the delivery of acute care, emergency, inpatient, outpatient, primary care, specialty, surgical, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. Revenue is derived from insurance reimbursements, Medicare, Medicaid, and direct patient payments. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, revenue is reinvested into facilities, equipment, and programs.
2. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Multi-Year Contract: Contract agreement ensures Anthem members continue to have in-network access to St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital, physician practices, and affiliated clinical services across Maine, covering the hospital's facilities and services.
3. Philanthropy and Donor Gifts: The St. Mary's Health System Foundation raises charitable donations through annual fund campaigns, monthly giving, bequests, planned gifts (charitable gift annuities, IRA QCDs), stock donations, matching gifts, and tribute gifts. EIN 01-0211551. All donations stay in Greater Lewiston.
4. Federal and State Grant Funding: St. Mary's receives federal funding through Congressionally Directed Spending (e.g., $2.619 million from Senator Susan Collins for Behavioral Health Emergency Department expansion), state appropriations, and grants from organizations such as Free ME from Lung Cancer ($10,000) and Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation ($49,000 total to Maine hospitals).
5. Long-Term Care and Senior Living: Revenue from d'Youville Pavilion (long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation) and St. Mary's Residences (128+ independent living apartments). The Marcotte Nursing Home also provides elderly care services, generating revenue through Medicare/Medicaid long-term care reimbursement and private pay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

St. Mary's Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care community hospital in Lewiston, Maine, delivering a full continuum of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, behavioral health, surgical, primary care, specialty, rehabilitation, and senior care services to the Greater Lewiston-Auburn and Androscoggin County region. As a member of Covenant Health and a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, it combines a dedicated Behavioral Emergency Department with integrated primary, specialty, surgical, and long-term care services (including d'Youville Pavilion and St. Mary's Residences) under one Catholic mission-driven system.

Product overview

St. Mary's Health System is a comprehensive Catholic healthcare delivery network centered on St. Mary's Medical Center, a 233-bed acute care community hospital in Lewiston, Maine. The system offers a broad portfolio of integrated services including emergency care with a dedicated Behavioral Emergency Department, comprehensive behavioral and mental health services (adult and adolescent inpatient psychiatric units, Day Hospital partial hospitalization program), surgical services (general surgery, bariatric surgery, women's health), primary care with NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition, pediatrics, cardiology, orthopedics, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation, wound care, and sleep medicine. Post-acute and senior care is provided through d'Youville Pavilion (long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation) and St. Mary's Residences (128+ independent living apartments). The system is affiliated with Covenant Health and maintains digital patient engagement through MyChart (Epic) and publishes Thrive Magazine for community wellness education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• St. Mary's Medical Center (Acute Care Hospital) 233-bed acute care community hospital providing comprehensive inpatient medical and surgical services, emergency care, and hospital-based specialty practices for the Greater Lewiston-Auburn area.
• Emergency Department 24/7 emergency medical services providing acute care for life-threatening conditions, injuries, and urgent medical situations.
• Behavioral Emergency Department Separate, secure space connected to the main Emergency Department providing 24/7 mental health and substance use crisis care for individuals of all ages.
• Adult Inpatient Behavioral Health Services Short-term inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults including individual and group therapy, medication management, and family involvement in care planning.
• Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral Health Short-term structured mental health treatment for patients ages 12-17 using evidence-based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with a four-level system.
• Day Hospital Program Intensive short-term mental health care (partial hospitalization program) for adults providing group therapy, individual support, medication management, and discharge planning.
• Surgical Services General surgery services including minimally invasive procedures for digestive conditions, hernias, gallbladder issues, breast and soft tissue concerns, and bariatric surgery.
• Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management Program Comprehensive weight management offering physician-guided medical weight management, nutrition counseling, GLP-1 medications, and advanced surgical care.
• Women's Health Services OB/GYN services including annual checkups, preventive screenings, management of infections, irregular periods, pelvic pain, and menopause-related changes.
• Primary Care Primary care provider network offering routine checkups, preventive care, chronic disease management, and referrals to specialists with Patient-Centered Medical Home recognition through NCQA.
• Pediatrics Pediatric services from birth through adolescence including well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and acute illness care, achieving PCMH recognition from NCQA.
• Center for Sleep Disorders Comprehensive sleep medicine services including diagnostic sleep studies, home sleep apnea testing using WatchPAT, and treatment for sleep apnea, insomnia, and other sleep disorders; AASM accredited.
• Home Sleep Apnea Testing At-home sleep testing using WatchPAT device for convenient obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis with mail delivery statewide and quick result turnaround.
• Diagnostic Imaging Services Comprehensive imaging services including X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, mammography (including 3D), interventional radiology, and vascular imaging.
• Urgent Care Walk-in urgent care services in Auburn for non-life-threatening conditions requiring immediate attention.
• Cardiology Cardiovascular care services including diagnostic testing, treatment of heart conditions, and ongoing cardiac care management.
• Orthopedics Orthopedic services for bone, joint, and muscle conditions including surgical and non-surgical treatment options, with DNV Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement Certification.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for recovery from injury, surgery, or illness, helping patients regain function and independence.
• Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Advanced wound care treatment including hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic wounds, diabetic ulcers, and other complex wound conditions.
• Senior Health Services Geriatric health services including specialized emergency department care with Level 3 Geriatric ED Accreditation from ACEP.
• d'Youville Pavilion (Long-Term Care and Memory Care) Long-term care facility offering skilled nursing, on-site rehabilitation, specialized memory care unit (with EyeClick cognitive therapy), and senior living services.
• St. Mary's Residences (Independent Senior Living) 128+ independent living apartments offering affordable senior housing with access to hospital services and on-campus amenities.
• MyChart Patient Portal Secure online patient portal providing access to portions of medical records, appointment scheduling, prescription refills, secure messaging to providers, and viewing of test results.
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Medically supervised ECT treatment for severe depression and bipolar disorder, provided by specialized medical team ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Thrive Wellness Magazine Seasonal print and digital wellness magazine featuring health and wellness stories, tips, recipes, and articles on physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing for community distribution and subscription.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of only six hospitals in Maine to receive an A Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group (fall 2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in MainecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 March 2026Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine and Covenant Health (parent of St. Mary's) reached a new multi-year contract agreement ensuring Anthem members continue to have in-network access to St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, St. Mary's Health System physician practices, St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor, and all affiliated clinical services across Maine. The agreement supports access to high-quality, affordable care for Anthem members statewide.
• MaineHealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpanded long-standing clinical affiliation between St. Mary's Health System and MaineHealth to offer residents of Lewiston-Auburn the highest quality specialty care and services close to home. MaineHealth general surgeons provide services at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, enabling patients to receive specialty surgical care locally without traveling to Portland or other major medical centers.
• U.S. Senator Susan CollinscoreOthersU.S. Senator Susan Collins secured $2.619 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for St. Mary's Behavioral Health Emergency Department expansion and renovation, part of the FY2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill ($70.8M total for Maine hospitals).
• Senator Peggy RotundominorOthersSenator Peggy Rotundo and other sponsors of Maine state legislation provided funding that enabled St. Mary's to launch the Day Hospital Program (partial hospitalization program) in June 2025, supporting intensive short-term mental health care for adults in the community.
• Bates CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBates College hosts the annual Steps for Hope 5K Walk/Run event benefiting St. Mary's behavioral health program expansion. Event features a 5K Walk/Run and Kids Obstacle Course at Bates College campus, with all funds supporting behavioral health services at St. Mary's.
• Steps for Hope Sponsors (Budget Document Technology, Geiger, DeBlois Electric, Coca-Cola, Vintage Glass Works, Apogee Physicians, CMP, Hebert Construction, LeeAuto Mall, Maine Community Bank, TD Insurance, WTW, Butler Bros, Emerson Chevy, Norman Hanson DeTroy, Keel PM, Fiducient Advisors, Champoux Insurance, Transamerica, Johnson and Jordan, Neurealm, EisnerAmper, Austin Associates, Dirigo Federal Credit Union, Baker Newman Noyes)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors at various giving levels (Presenting, Humanitarian, Patron, Missionary, Guardian, Steward, Neighbor) support the annual Steps for Hope 5K Walk/Run event that raises funds for behavioral health program expansion at St. Mary's.
• Covenant Health (Parent Organization)coreOthersSt. Mary's Health System is a member of Covenant Health, an innovative Catholic regional healthcare system and leader in values-based, not-for-profit health and senior care. Covenant Health includes hospitals, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and independent senior residences throughout New England and Pennsylvania.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center: 411-bed acute care hospital in Bangor, Maine, and the flagship of Northern Light Health. Competes for tertiary referrals across central and northern Maine and is structurally comparable as a regional referral center in a rural New England state.
• St. Joseph Hospital (Covenant Health): Sister hospital within Covenant Health, also serving Maine from Bangor. Shares payer contracts (including the Anthem agreement), back-office infrastructure, and capital allocation through the parent system — directly comparable as a faith-based regional acute care hospital.
• Central Maine Medical Center: 233-bed acute care hospital in Lewiston, Maine — St. Mary's most direct competitor, also serving Androscoggin County. Operates under Central Maine Healthcare and competes head-to-head for inpatient volume, surgical cases, and primary care patients in the same micro-market.
• Stephens Memorial Hospital (MaineHealth): Critical access / community hospital in Norway, Maine, within the MaineHealth network. Comparable as a rural Maine community hospital offering primary care, emergency, and outpatient services to a smaller population base.
• Mid Coast Hospital (MaineHealth): 93-bed community hospital in Brunswick, Maine, part of MaineHealth. Comparable community-hospital footprint with similar service lines (emergency, surgical, primary care, behavioral) serving a Maine coastal community.
• Northern Light Mercy Hospital: Catholic-affiliated community hospital in Portland, Maine, part of Northern Light Health. Comparable to St. Mary's as a faith-based community hospital offering a similar service mix (emergency, surgical, behavioral, primary care) in a different but adjacent Maine market.

Regional players

• Huggins Hospital: Critical access community hospital in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, also part of the Covenant Health system. Comparable as a faith-based rural community hospital with similar service lines, though operating in a different state and payer environment.
• MaineGeneral Medical Center: 198-bed community hospital in Augusta, Maine, serving central Maine. Comparable in scale and service mix, with overlapping behavioral health and senior care offerings; competes loosely for patients in the central Maine corridor.

Broad incumbents

• Maine Medical Center (MaineHealth): Largest hospital in Maine and the academic medical center of the MaineHealth system, based in Portland. Functions as a tertiary referral destination for complex cases from St. Mary's; also a clinical affiliate that supplies specialists into St. Mary's, creating both a competitive and collaborative dynamic.
• Covenant Health (parent system): Catholic regional health system spanning New England and Pennsylvania. As the parent of St. Mary's, it provides scale, capital, and operational benchmarks — useful for valuation and strategic context rather than direct competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/stmarysmaine
• Facebookfacebook.com/StMarysMaine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stmarysmaine/?viewAsMember=true

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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