Healthcare in Brookline, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.6%
15.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.0%
4.9pp 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
32.3%
Arthritis
20.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.5%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
20.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.9%
Mobility
7.1%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
1
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Bournewood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournewood Hospital | 0.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Arbour Human Resource Institute | 1.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Arbour Hospital | 1.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| New England Baptist Hospital | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Brookline has an obesity rate of 20.6%, which is 15.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 3.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 1 offers emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.