Healthcare in Gretna, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.9%
8.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.7%
5.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp above 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
37.8%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.0%
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
19.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
39.0%
Lack of Support
30.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.6%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
11.7%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
St Charles Surgical Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Surgical Hospital | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Touro Infirmary | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Care Hospital | 3.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System | 5.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
Gretna has an obesity rate of 44.9%, which is 8.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.