Healthcare in Westminster, LA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.7%
6.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.4%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
12.7%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
1.5 mi
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge General Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Apollo Behavioral Health Hospital, L L C | 1.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The General | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Seaside Health System | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Westminster has an obesity rate of 29.7%, which is 6.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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.