Healthcare in Forestdale, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.9%
8.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
6.8pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
29.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.1%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
5.5 mi
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Falmouth Hospital | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 15.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Forestdale has an obesity rate of 27.9%, which is 8.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 3.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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.