Healthcare in Fall River, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.9%
2.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.1%
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
21.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.9%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
27.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.5%
Mobility
17.9%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
7.0%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
12.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.8 mi
Southcoast Hospitals Group
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center | 0.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Saint Anne'S Hospital | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Taunton State Hospital | 12.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Fall River has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.