Healthcare in Chelsea, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.7%
7.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.0%
6.4pp above 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
33.6%
Arthritis
19.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
41.0%
Lack of Support
29.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.8%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
8.3%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
2.9 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston | 2.9 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Tufts Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Chelsea has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 17.0% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.