Healthcare in Devens, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.9%

3.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp 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

32.5%

Arthritis

19.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

5.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.0%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

34.7%

Lack of Support

28.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.2%

Mobility

9.2%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

4.9%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.8 mi

Taravista Behavioral Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Taravista Behavioral Health Center	0.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Nashoba Valley Medical Center	2.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals	7.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Umass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital	13.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Lowell General Hospital	15.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Devens has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.