Healthcare in Morris Plains, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.8%
14.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.3%
8.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.6%
4.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.6%
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
12.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.3%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
19.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.6%
Mobility
7.7%
Cognitive
8.5%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.5%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.7 mi
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 0.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Overlook Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 10.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Chilton Medical Center | 12.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 14.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Morris Plains has an obesity rate of 21.8%, which is 14.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.3%, 8.2pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 3.7 out of 5.