Healthcare in Bridgewater, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.7%
11.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp 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
42.2%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.4%
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
11.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
26.3%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.0%
Mobility
10.0%
Cognitive
8.3%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
4.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.9 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Mary'S Hospital | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 18.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Griffin Hospital | 20.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Sharon Hospital | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Bridgewater has an obesity rate of 24.7%, which is 11.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.6 out of 5.