Healthcare in Norwood, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.1%
11.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.1%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.1%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.6%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Norwood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Walden Behavioral Care, Llc | 4.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bournewood Hospital | 9.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Norwood has an obesity rate of 25.1%, which is 11.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.