Healthcare in Candlewood Shores, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.0%
12.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
42.3%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.5%
Mobility
10.5%
Cognitive
9.6%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.1 mi
Danbury Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danbury Hospital | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Putnam Hospital Center | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Four Winds | 19.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Griffin Hospital | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Mary'S Hospital | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Candlewood Shores has an obesity rate of 24.0%, which is 12.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.