Healthcare in Damariscotta, ME

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.9%

6.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.5%

2.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp below 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

44.0%

Arthritis

42.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.9%

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

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.5%

Loneliness

29.5%

Lack of Support

20.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.6%

Mobility

18.7%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

11.7%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Lincolnhealth

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lincolnhealth1.5 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Mid Coast Hospital24.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Maine General Medical Center25.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Togus Va Medical Center25.7 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5✓
Riverview Psychiatric Center25.7 miPsychiatric——

Damariscotta has an obesity rate of 29.9%, which is 6.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.5%, 2.0pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 85.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.