Healthcare in Ware, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.3%
6.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
29.7%
6.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
33.8%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.7%
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
20.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
29.7%
Loneliness
37.1%
Lack of Support
25.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.1%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
19.2%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.3 mi
Mercy Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Holyoke Medical Center | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | 20.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ware has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 29.7%, 6.2pp above the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 2.8 out of 5.