Healthcare in Shrewsbury, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.3%

6.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

14.5%

9.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.7%

2.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

4.8pp 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

41.6%

Arthritis

27.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.6%

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

13.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.5%

Loneliness

26.5%

Lack of Support

17.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.5%

Mobility

10.7%

Cognitive

9.7%

Hearing

6.9%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

5.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.6 mi

Riverview Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Riverview Medical Center2.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Monmouth Medical Center4.2 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Centrastate Medical Center13.9 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Raritan Bay Medical Center17.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus18.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Shrewsbury has an obesity rate of 29.3%, which is 6.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.5%, 9.0pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.