Healthcare in Garwood, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.1%
9.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.1%
6.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
21.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.3%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.1%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.5%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
11.1%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 4.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Garwood has an obesity rate of 27.1%, which is 9.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 2.5 out of 5.