Healthcare in Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
11.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.7%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Montgomery Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Holy Cross Hospital | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
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.