Healthcare in East Falmouth, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.5%
9.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
7.0pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
36.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.9%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.0%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
3.6 mi
Falmouth Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 8.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 9.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
East Falmouth has an obesity rate of 26.5%, which is 9.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 3.6% of adults lack health insurance. 85.4% 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.