Castine Community Health Center in Castine Maine
Family Medicine • Castine, ME
Ratings by platform
- WebMD for a specific physician at the former practice location: 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings for a specific provider (John Cole) at the former location (2 ratings mentioned on WebMD for a specific physician)
- Vitals for the former Northern Light Primary Care practice location: No ratings available (0 ratings)
What patients say
Patients praise
- active community efforts to re-establish local primary care via a new clinic model
- nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining local health access since 1928
- intent to move toward a direct primary care (DPC) model to serve local patients
Common complaints
- facility closure as of February 2026
- inconsistent access reported by health system prior to closure
- staffing challenges and high operating costs experienced by previous operator
- patient concern regarding the loss of local primary care access
In patients' words
"We regret that tomorrow will be the first day since 1928 that our clinic will not be providing access to medical care for residents of this area. While it is, indeed, a disappointing day, it is far from the end of this story."
— Official statement from Castine Community Health / Castine Community Hospital Corporation regarding the closure of the clinic formerly operated by Northern Light.More clinics in Castine
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