Healthcare in North Scituate, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.7%

9.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.5%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.6%

3.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

2.4%

8.2pp 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

38.3%

Arthritis

26.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.2%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.5%

Loneliness

29.6%

Lack of Support

18.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.1%

Mobility

9.3%

Cognitive

10.5%

Hearing

6.0%

Vision

2.7%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

5.2%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.7 mi

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital	14.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton	16.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Carney Hospital	16.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Good Samaritan Medical Center	16.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Boston Medical Center	17.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

North Scituate has an obesity rate of 26.7%, which is 9.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 2.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.