Healthcare in West Falmouth, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.0%

12.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

2.7%

7.9pp 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

40.9%

Arthritis

35.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

14.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

4.1%

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

12.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

28.2%

Lack of Support

18.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.7%

Mobility

12.0%

Cognitive

9.5%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.6%

Independent Living

5.7%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.3 mi

Falmouth Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Falmouth Hospital	2.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center	6.2 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc	11.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth	19.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Southcoast Hospitals Group	25.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

West Falmouth has an obesity rate of 24.0%, which is 12.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 2.7% of adults lack health insurance. 86.8% 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.