Healthcare in Ayer, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.1%

8.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

27.0%

3.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

5.4pp below 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

36.7%

Arthritis

27.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.0%

Loneliness

35.7%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.7%

Mobility

13.4%

Cognitive

16.1%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.7%

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

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.6 mi

Nashoba Valley Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Nashoba Valley Medical Center	0.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Taravista Behavioral Health Center	2.6 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals	9.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Lowell General Hospital	13.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
St Joseph Hospital	13.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Ayer has an obesity rate of 28.1%, which is 8.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 2.7 out of 5.