Healthcare in Slaughter Beach, DE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.8%
5.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.6%
3.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.3%
3.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
54.7%
Arthritis
41.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
16.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
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
11.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.6%
Loneliness
25.8%
Lack of Support
16.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.2%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
9.9%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Beebe Medical Center | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 17.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Dover Behavioral Health System | 20.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Slaughter Beach has an obesity rate of 30.8%, which is 5.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 87.6% 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 2.7 out of 5.