Healthcare in South Lancaster, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.6%
5.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
6.7pp 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
35.5%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.0%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
6.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Taravista Behavioral Health Center | 7.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Umass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine | 9.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Nashoba Valley Medical Center | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
South Lancaster has an obesity rate of 30.6%, which is 5.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 3.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.