Healthcare in Brookfield, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.6%

5.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.3%

1.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.8%

5.8pp 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

35.0%

Arthritis

27.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.0%

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

19.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.6%

Loneliness

34.5%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.8%

Mobility

12.6%

Cognitive

16.2%

Hearing

6.3%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

8.3%

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

2

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.8 mi

St Vincent Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Vincent Hospital15.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc16.9 miAcute Care Hospitals
Hospital For Behavioral Medicine17.2 miPsychiatric
Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital17.3 miPsychiatric
Johnson Memorial Hospital17.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Brookfield has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.