Healthcare in Forestville, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.9%

9.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

15.0%

8.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

16.9%

5.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

12.1%

1.5pp above 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

36.2%

Arthritis

26.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.1%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.0%

Loneliness

38.3%

Lack of Support

30.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.9%

Mobility

16.6%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

4.3%

Vision

6.5%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

8.9%

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

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.7 mi

University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center5.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center7.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
United Medical Center8.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
St Elizabeths Hospital8.0 miPsychiatric
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc8.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5

Forestville has an obesity rate of 45.9%, which is 9.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.0%, 8.5pp below the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.