Healthcare in Bridgewater Town, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.8%
8.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
33.7%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.8%
Mobility
9.6%
Cognitive
14.9%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
8.0 mi
Good Samaritan Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Taunton State Hospital | 8.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Bridgewater Town has an obesity rate of 27.8%, which is 8.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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.