Healthcare in East Rockaway, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.7%
7.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.2%
8.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
24.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.2%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.0%
Mobility
10.8%
Cognitive
9.9%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Mount Sinai South Nassau
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai South Nassau | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| New York City Childrens Psych Center | 7.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | 7.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Nassau University Medical Center | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| North Shore University Hospital | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
East Rockaway has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.2%, 8.3pp below the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 2.8 out of 5.