Healthcare in Forest Home, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.9%
14.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.3%
6.6pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
21.7%
Arthritis
11.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
2.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.4%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
40.4%
Lack of Support
29.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.0%
Mobility
6.2%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
3.3%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Schuyler Hospital | 19.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Elmira Psych Center | 29.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Arnot Ogden Medical Center | 31.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Forest Home has an obesity rate of 21.9%, which is 14.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 70.5% 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 2.3 out of 5.