Northern Light Health announces closure of Waterville walk-in care

Date: 09/30/2025

As part of Northern Light Health’s organizationwide changes that began this summer, it announced today that its walk-in care services in Waterville managed by Northern Light Mercy Hospital will close by the end of the calendar year.

When Northern Light Inland Hospital closed earlier this year, the Waterville walk-in care location was kept open to serve as an important bridge for area patients. This ensured continued access to care while people transitioned to new providers and services.

That transition has been successful, as patient volumes at the Waterville walk-in care clinic have steadily declined as individuals and families have established ongoing relationships with other providers in the community. At the same time, other local organizations are well-positioned to meet same-day care needs, ensuring there is sufficient access to care for the community moving forward.

A Northern Light care team will be available to assist area patients with medication management, primary care connections, and other follow-up needs as the clinic winds down operations.

Northern Light Health is committed to supporting its employees affected by this transition, offering severance packages, career guidance, and opportunities to continue working within the Northern Light system.