Healthcare in Turners Falls, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.0%

8.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

27.2%

3.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

4.8pp 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

36.0%

Arthritis

30.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.7%

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

18.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.2%

Loneliness

35.0%

Lack of Support

23.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.0%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

16.5%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

9.2%

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

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.1 mi

Baystate Franklin Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Baystate Franklin Medical Center	3.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital	17.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Brattleboro Retreat	17.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Athol Memorial Hospital	19.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Holyoke Medical Center	27.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Turners Falls has an obesity rate of 28.0%, which is 8.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.