Healthcare in Westwood, CA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.9%

1.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.5%

2.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.4%

Arthritis

31.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.9%

Loneliness

33.4%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

38.9%

Mobility

20.1%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

5.5%

Independent Living

10.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

4

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.6 mi

Seneca District Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Seneca District Hospital13.6 miCritical Access Hospitals
Banner Lassen Medical Center25.7 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5
Plumas District Hospital26.3 miCritical Access Hospitals
Eastern Plumas Hospital - Portola Campus43.6 miCritical Access Hospitals

Westwood has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.