Healthcare in Desert Shores, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
24.7%
14.1pp above 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
34.8%
Arthritis
20.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
39.7%
Lack of Support
32.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.8%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
9.9%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
11.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
24.0 mi
John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Memorial Hospital | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | 33.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Desert Regional Medical Center | 43.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District | 49.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Desert Shores has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 24.7% of adults lack health insurance. 67.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.