Healthcare in Highland Acres, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.6%
5.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.0%
1.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
43.1%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.0%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.0%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.5%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.1 mi
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 5.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Md Shore Medical Ctr At Chestertown | 30.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 31.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Highland Acres has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.0%, 1.5pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 83.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.