Healthcare in Wellesley, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
19.7%
16.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.1%
4.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.6%
8.0pp 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
33.9%
Arthritis
22.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.7%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.7%
Mobility
7.6%
Cognitive
10.7%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
4.9%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bournewood Hospital | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Walden Behavioral Care, Llc | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | 8.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Wellesley has an obesity rate of 19.7%, which is 16.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 2.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.