Healthcare in Dames Quarter, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.9%
6.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
48.6%
Arthritis
41.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.8%
Mobility
21.0%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.7 mi
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc | 16.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Eastern Shore Hospital Center | 25.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital | 31.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. | 35.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Atlantic General Hospital | 37.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Dames Quarter has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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.