Healthcare in Ama, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.9%
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
19.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
29.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.3%
Mobility
19.3%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
River Oaks Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Hospital | 5.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Greater New Orleans | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of New Orleans | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Charles Parish Hospital | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ama has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.