Healthcare in West Wareham, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.0%
1.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
43.2%
Arthritis
35.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.0%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.2%
Mobility
18.3%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
9.8%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.0 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 10.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Falmouth Hospital | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center | 18.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West Wareham has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.