Healthcare in Descanso, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.6%
9.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
39.0%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.6%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
23.7 mi
Grossmont Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Hospital | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Palomar Medical Center Poway | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health Syste | 23.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Aurora San Diego | 27.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Descanso has an obesity rate of 26.6%, which is 9.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.