Healthcare in Gales Ferry, CT
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
36.1%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.6%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.6%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
12.5%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.1 mi
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Westerly Hospital | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Windham Community Memorial Hospital | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Natchaug Hospital | 25.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Gales Ferry has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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 3.8 out of 5.