Healthcare in Sandwich, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.4%
10.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.0%
7.6pp 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
40.7%
Arthritis
36.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.6%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
10.4%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
7.6 mi
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 7.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Falmouth Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Sandwich has an obesity rate of 25.4%, which is 10.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 3.0% of adults lack health insurance. 86.0% 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.