Healthcare in Melwood, MD

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.4%

7.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

14.4%

9.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

17.1%

5.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.7%

1.1pp 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

39.0%

Arthritis

29.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.9%

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

13.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.4%

Loneliness

35.4%

Lack of Support

26.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.2%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

12.2%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

6.0%

Self-Care

4.8%

Independent Living

8.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.8 mi

Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center	4.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
University Of Md Capital Region Medical Center	6.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr	8.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
United Medical Center	9.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Elizabeths Hospital	9.6 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Melwood has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 14.4%, 9.1pp below the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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.