Healthcare in Falmouth, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.0%
8.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.5%
1.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
6.4pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
41.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.5%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
29.4%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.1%
Mobility
18.7%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Falmouth Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth Hospital | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 7.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 9.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 28.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Falmouth has an obesity rate of 28.0%, which is 8.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 4.2% of adults lack health insurance. 86.9% 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.