Healthcare in Gardena, CA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.7%
10.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.9%
6.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.7%
near 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
37.9%
Arthritis
20.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.9%
Loneliness
42.2%
Lack of Support
34.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.5%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.6 mi
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital Of Gardena | 0.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Centinela Hospital Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Gardena has an obesity rate of 25.7%, which is 10.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.9%, 6.6pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.