Healthcare in Forest Glen, MD
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.5%
9.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
40.8%
Arthritis
21.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
12.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.1%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.8%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
9.9%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.2 mi
Holy Cross Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Hospital | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Suburban Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Walter Reed National Military Med Cen | 3.3 mi | Acute Care - Department of Defense | — | ✓ |
| Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Forest Glen has an obesity rate of 26.5%, which is 9.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 2.5 out of 5.