Healthcare in Westgate, FL

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.7%

1.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.7%

6.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.8%

3.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

34.5%

23.9pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

32.7%

Arthritis

21.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

24.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.7%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

40.2%

Mobility

18.7%

Cognitive

22.2%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

11.5%

Self-Care

7.0%

Independent Living

13.1%

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.2 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

Good Samaritan Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Good Samaritan Medical Center	2.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
St Mary'S Medical Center	4.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Hca Florida Jfk Hospital	8.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Wellington Regional Medical Center	10.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center	10.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓

Westgate has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.7%, 6.8pp below the national average. About 34.5% of adults lack health insurance. 72.8% 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 1.2 out of 5.