Cary Medical Center

What Cary Medical Center does

Cary Medical Center is an independent, nonprofit 63-bed acute care hospital in Caribou, Maine, founded in 1924 from a charitable bequest by Dr. Jefferson B. Cary and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors through the legislatively created Caribou Hospital District. The hospital serves as the primary regional medical center for Aroostook County, located more than 200 miles from the nearest tertiary care facility, with the only hospital in Caribou and one of few across northern Aroostook County. It operates a comprehensive service portfolio across a high-acuity emergency department (11 treatment rooms, up to 20,000 visits/year, the busiest in northern Maine), five surgical rooms plus one endoscopy room, an ICU, a 26-bed acute care unit (all private rooms), a maternal and child health unit, the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center, the Pines Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, and the Women's Imaging Center (with the only Siemens Mammomat 3-D mammography unit north of Boston). The technology stack emphasizes patient safety — early leadership in bed-side medication barcoding, Omni-Cell closed-loop medication dispensing, computerized physician order entry (CPOE), PACS imaging, and electronic nursing documentation, achieving HIMSS top-2% national ranking for health information and patient safety technology. The hospital also co-hosts the nation's first VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic on a private rural hospital campus (in operation since 1987), a 40-bed Maine Veterans Homes long-term care facility, a 30-bed residential care facility, and the nine-bed L'Acadie intermediate care facility for adults with intellectual disabilities.

The business model is fee-for-service healthcare delivery reimbursed through Medicare, Mainecare, Blue Cross, and commercial insurance, supplemented by patient co-pays, deductibles, and a published financial assistance program aligned with Maine Financial Assistance Income Guidelines. Revenues are diversified across emergency, inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, oncology, orthopedic, rehabilitation, and specialty clinic service lines, with distribution executed directly through the main hospital campus and an affiliated network of Pines Health Services FQHC clinics in Caribou, Presque Isle, Fort Fairfield, Van Buren, and Washburn. Go-to-market is community-anchored: targeted at the general patient population of Aroostook County, supplemented by a dedicated vertical (Aroostook County Veterans via the VA partnership), a persona segment (Families and Children for OB/pediatric services), and a persona-based Seniority membership program (age 50+) driving recurring engagement. Marketing channels are primarily top-of-funnel community engagement (website, Facebook, YouTube, health fairs, AHA courses, quarterly newsletters) supported by a bottom-of-funnel MyCareCorner patient portal for self-service access. The hospital is deeply embedded in the regional healthcare ecosystem, with educational affiliations across the University of Maine System, Husson University, University of New England, and Northern Maine Community College, and operates with a workforce of approximately 540 employees, 60+ active medical staff providers, 100+ courtesy and consulting physicians, and 75 volunteers.

Name

Cary Medical Center

Legal name

Cary Medical Center

Website

https://www.carymedicalcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Cary Medical Center is an independent, nonprofit 63-bed acute care hospital in Caribou, Maine, serving as the primary regional medical center for Aroostook County with comprehensive inpatient, emergency, surgical, oncology, maternal/child, and diagnostic imaging services, anchored by a model FQHC partnership and the nation's first VA outpatient clinic co-located on a rural hospital campus.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Caribou

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Fee-for-service healthcare delivery including emergency services, inpatient care, outpatient services, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and specialty clinic services. Revenue is generated through insurance reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance plans, as well as patient co-pays and deductibles.
2. Financial Assistance Program: Hospital provides financial assistance to eligible patients who cannot pay their bills in full, following Maine Financial Assistance Income Guidelines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cary Medical Center is a 63-bed acute care hospital that delivers comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, and emergency healthcare services to residents of Aroostook County and surrounding areas in northern Maine. Its core services include 24-hour Emergency Department care (averaging up to 20,000 visits per year), acute and intensive care, surgical services across multiple specialties, maternal and child health with a renovated birthing unit, cancer care through the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center, orthopedic and sports medicine, diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, 3-D mammography, ultrasound), laboratory and pharmacy services, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, diabetes management, and long-term intermediate care for adults with intellectual disabilities at L'Acadie.

Product overview

Cary Medical Center is a 63-bed acute care hospital offering a comprehensive portfolio of inpatient, outpatient, and digital health services. The hospital operates core clinical services including emergency medicine, surgical services, maternal and child health, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, cancer care through the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center, orthopedic services via the Pines Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center, diagnostic imaging (Radiology, Women's Imaging Center with 3-D mammography, Low Dose CT screening), laboratory services, pharmacy, and intensive care. Outpatient specialty services include diabetes care, rehabilitation therapies, stroke prevention, and health education programs. The hospital's digital infrastructure includes the MyCareCorner patient portal for health information access and billing. Cary collaborates closely with Pines Health Services, a Federally Qualified Health Center, in a partnership recognized as a model for rural healthcare delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jefferson Cary Foundation: A nonprofit charitable foundation established in 1993 to support and enhance programs and services at Cary Medical Center. Named after Dr. Jefferson B. Cary whose bequest funded the original hospital.
• MyCareCorner
• Siruno Stroke Prevention Program
• Seniority
• Women's Imaging Center

Products and services

• Emergency Department Eleven-treatment-room emergency department at the main Cary campus staffed 24 hours daily by emergency medicine physicians; averages up to 20,000 visits per year and serves as the busiest ED in northern Maine.
• Acute Care Unit Twenty-six-licensed-bed acute care inpatient unit with all private patient rooms, 24-hour nursing and hospitalist coverage for medical and surgical admissions.
• Intensive Care Unit Critical care unit at the main Cary campus designed to manage critically ill, trauma, and complex surgical patients, staffed by nationally certified critical care nurses.
• Surgical Services Full range of inpatient and outpatient surgical services across orthopedics, urology, OB/GYN, eye, ear, nose and throat, vascular, and general surgery, delivered through five surgical rooms and one endoscopy room at the Cary campus.
• Maternal & Child Health Unit Family-centered maternal and child health unit with seven private rooms including two expanded labor and delivery rooms (one with labor tub), offering delayed cord clamping, skin-to-skin contact, and Safe Sleep certified practices.
• Hematology/Oncology (Jefferson Cary Cancer Center) Comprehensive QOPI-certified cancer care program (Jefferson Cary Cancer Center) providing diagnosis, therapy, follow-up, and palliative care for tumors and blood diseases close to home.
• Pines Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Center Comprehensive orthopedic center offering surgical and non-surgical treatments including minimally invasive knee and hip surgery, led by Dr. Jean Pierre Michaud with over 1,000 Total Joint Procedures performed.
• Radiology Department Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services including X-ray, MRI, CT scanning, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and mammography using advanced technology such as Siemens Acuson Helx ultrasound with Liver Elastography and 3D capability.
• Women's Imaging Center Advanced breast care facility featuring Siemens Mammomat Inspiration Full-Field Digital 3-D Mammography, the only 3-D mammography unit north of Boston, with spa-like private patient waiting areas.
• Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening Lung cancer screening program using low-dose CT technology for early detection in eligible current and past smokers meeting USPSTF screening guidelines.
• Cardiac Rehabilitation AACPR-certified two-phase cardiac rehabilitation program including exercise sessions and health education for patients with cardiovascular disease.
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation AACPR-certified three-phase pulmonary rehabilitation program with exercise sessions and education for COPD, emphysema, asthma, and other lung diseases.
• Diabetes Services American Diabetes Association-recognized diabetes care program staffed by four Certified Diabetes Educators offering management for Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes, including insulin pump therapy and the Camp Adventure program for adolescents.
• Pharmacy Services Twenty-four-hour JCAHO- and USP 797-compliant hospital pharmacy with four full-time and two part-time pharmacists, automated medication dispensing systems, and bedside barcoding for medication safety.
• Laboratory Services College of American Pathologists-accredited laboratory offering 24/7 chemistry, coagulation, cytology, hematology, histology, immunology, microbiology, toxicology, and transfusion medicine services.
• Rehabilitation Services Comprehensive rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and specialized programs such as LSVT Loud for Parkinson's disease and vestibular therapy.
• Nutrition Services Hospital nutritional services staffed by full-time dietitians who prepare over 200,000 meals annually and provide medical nutrition therapy and customized meal plans for hospitalized patients.
• L'Acadie Intermediate Care Facility Nine-bed JCAHO-accredited intermediate care facility in Van Buren for adults with intellectual disabilities, staffed 24/7 with nursing professionals offering personalized care plans and community activities.
• Siruno Stroke Prevention Program Stroke prevention program created in honor of Dr. Cesar Siruno, offering professional education, community health promotion, and health screenings focused on stroke prevention.
• Seniority Membership Program Membership program for individuals 50 and over offering benefits including cafeteria discounts, gift shop discounts, quarterly newsletters, and access to Lunch & Learn health presentations.
• MyCareCorner Patient Portal Electronic patient portal allowing registered patients to access lab test results, immunizations, medications, allergies, medical conditions, and pay bills online.
• Pines Health Services Federally Qualified Health Center affiliated with Cary Medical Center that delivers patient-centered primary and specialty care at multiple northern Maine locations with more than 40 providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 2% of hospitals nationally for health information and patient safety technology
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Jefferson Cary FoundationstrategicOthers · 1 January 1993The Jefferson Cary Foundation is a non-profit charitable foundation established in 1993 to support and enhance programs and services at Cary Medical Center. The foundation has established an endowment fund (goal of $1,000,000) to generate income for service expansion, technology purchases, and special projects.
• Pines Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPines Health Services is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that works closely with Cary Medical Center to deliver seamless health and wellness services. More than 40 Pines providers deliver patient-centered primary and specialty care at locations in Caribou, Presque Isle, Van Buren, and Fort Fairfield. Many Pines providers are members of Cary's active medical staff. This collaborative relationship has been called a 'model for the nation.'
• Maine VA Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCary Medical Center developed a unique relationship with Aroostook County Veterans and the Maine VA Health System. Cary was the first hospital in the nation to establish a Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic located in a private rural hospital. The relationship has continued for more than 30 years.
• Maine Veterans HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn Cary's campus is a 40-bed long-term care facility and a 30-bed residential care facility operated by Maine Veterans Homes, providing a continuum of care for veterans.
• HealthInfoNetstrategicTechnology or IntegrationCary was a key player in the development of HealthInfoNet, a statewide health information system in Maine. The hospital continues to participate in the health information exchange.
• Maine Rural Health CollaborativestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCary is one of five hospitals in Maine, including three in Aroostook County, that have formed the Maine Rural Health Collaborative with a goal of preserving and enhancing healthcare within the communities they serve.
• Maine Cancer FoundationstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerA grant from Maine Cancer Foundation provided Cary Medical Center with the opportunity to promote Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening, helping educate people about lung cancer risks and screening for current and past smokers.
• Husson UniversityminorOthersEducational affiliation for student clinical rotations and externships.
• University of Maine SystemminorOthersAffiliations with University of Maine at Fort Kent, Orono, and Presque Isle for student clinical rotations and education programs.
• University of New EnglandminorOthersEducational affiliation for healthcare education programs.
• Northern Maine Community CollegeminorOthersEducational affiliation for nursing and healthcare education programs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCdnrhyOEjMsRPFV4KGfmGSg
• Facebookfacebook.com/carymedicalcenter
• Xx.com/cary_medical

Compliance16 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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