Healthcare in Brewster, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.2%
10.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.0%
7.6pp 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
42.5%
Arthritis
38.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.6%
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
12.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
28.2%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.6%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
28.6 mi
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 28.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 30.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Falmouth Hospital | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | 32.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 33.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Brewster has an obesity rate of 25.2%, which is 10.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 3.0% of adults lack health insurance. 87.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.