MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is a full-service, 25-bed, not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital located in Farmington, Maine. It is known for the quality of its care through honors such as Joint Commission Accreditation, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, NCQA Heart/Stroke Recognition, Newsweek Best Maternity Hospital, Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, Chartis Center Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital, among others.
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is part of MaineHealth, a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” As part of the MaineHealth family, MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is able to offer patients a comprehensive network of care that includes world-class specialists, a Level 1 Trauma medical center, comprehensive pediatric care services, an extensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services as well as home health, hospice and senior care services.
The 900-member MaineHealth Franklin Hospital care team includes more than 118 physicians and advanced practice providers who are among the more than 2,000 providers who are part of the MaineHealth Medical Group. MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is able to offer care in more than 25 specialty areas, including emergency care, primary care, obstetrics & gynecology, cardiology and many others. Its affiliated MaineHealth Healthy Community Coalition of Greater Franklin County provides a wide range of educational events, resources, screenings, and harm reduction services, among others to help community members continually improve their health and wellness.
Franklin County Memorial Hospital opened in 1929 at its original Fairbanks location. In 1975 a new hospital opened at its present location on the Wilton Road in Farmington, and the name changed to Franklin Memorial Hospital. Franklin Community Health Network was formed in 1991 as the parent entity for a local health system that would include various medical practices and other affiliates, including the 65-bed Franklin Memorial Hospital. Franklin Community Health Network joined the MaineHealth family in 2014, and MaineHealth Franklin Hospital became a Critical Access hospital in 2024.
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital primarily serves the rural community of Greater Franklin County, Maine, boasting a population of 40,000. Situated in the scenic foothills of West Central Maine, the region's less densely populated areas stretch northward towards the Canadian border, while its southern reach extends to Livermore Falls in Androscoggin County. Farmington, the county seat of Franklin County, is home to 8,000 residents and is renowned for its diverse recreational opportunities spanning all four seasons and rich cultural and educational amenities. The bustling town has a broad selection of retail shops, restaurants, bookstores, cafes, a multi-screen movie theater and a busy college campus offering a dynamic blend of attractions for residents and visitors alike.
Community Health Needs Assessment
MaineHealth’s mission of working together so our communities are the healthiest in America includes a commitment to health equity and improving health outcomes for all patients, families, care teams and community members. We partner with community based organizations, schools, businesses and government agencies to understand and address factors impacting the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Every three years, non-profit hospitals are required to conduct a community health needs assessment (CHNA) and develop strategies to address these needs through a community health implementation plan (CHIP). In Maine, this process is done collaboratively with Northern Light Health, Central Maine Healthcare, MaineGeneral Health, MaineHealth and Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Strategic Plan
MaineHealth Franklin Hospital is part of the MaineHealth integrated health system. We work together toward common goals established by a shared strategic plan.
Mission, Vision & Values
All MaineHealth care team members share the same mission, vision and values.