Healthcare in Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.4%

11.7pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.7%

5.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.5%

1.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

4.2pp 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

43.8%

Arthritis

24.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.8%

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

11.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.7%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

20.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.1%

Mobility

10.3%

Cognitive

9.5%

Hearing

6.3%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.4%

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

2.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.2 mi

Medstar Montgomery Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center4.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center5.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center7.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Holy Cross Hospital10.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center10.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Ashton-Sandy Spring has an obesity rate of 24.4%, which is 11.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.7%, 5.8pp below the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 2.4 out of 5.