Bucksport Regional Health Center
Bucksport Regional Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Maine and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Bucksport and Ellsworth. In 2025 it served 8,753 patients, down 0.5% from 8,796 in 2024. 4.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 8.2% across Maine health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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8,753Patients served, 2025
4.4%of patients uninsured
21.7%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,623Total accrued cost per patient
$432Cost per visit
Bucksport Regional Health Center compared with Maine and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Bucksport Regional Health Center | Maine health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 11.2% | 20.0% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 35.1% | 26.8% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 67.9% | 70.8% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 4.4% | 8.2% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 21.7% | 28.2% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 35.2% | 28.0% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 38.7% | 35.6% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,623 | $1,669 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $432 | $421 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 41.8% | 57.1% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 58.7% | 63.0% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 72.8% | 66.2% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 80.7% | 76.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 15.1% | 17.1% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 62.0% | 75.1% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 96.6% | 86.8% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 0.0% | 35.6% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 87.3% | 89.2% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 70.7% | 71.1% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 7,424 |
| Dental | 1,952 |
| Mental health | 818 |
| Total clinic visits | 32,904 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8,753 | $1,623 | 4.4% | 21.7% |
| 2024 | 8,796 | $1,492 | 4.1% | 21.9% |
| 2023 | 8,476 | $1,411 | 4.9% | 22.3% |
| 2022 | 7,779 | $1,394 | 5.8% | 22.4% |
| 2021 | 7,063 | $1,427 | 8.1% | 21.5% |
| 2020 | 6,363 | – | 10.6% | 20.9% |
| 2019 | 6,608 | – | 10.5% | 20.3% |
| 2018 | 5,248 | – | 10.8% | 12.2% |
| 2017 | 4,706 | – | 10.6% | 22.0% |
| 2016 | 6,529 | – | 16.0% | 21.4% |
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