Healthcare in West Bay Shore, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.3%
8.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.0%
7.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
6.0pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.7%
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
13.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.0%
Loneliness
27.4%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.5%
Mobility
11.4%
Cognitive
9.5%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.6%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.1 mi
Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ns/Lij Hs Southside Hospital | 1.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Brunswick Hospital Center, Inc. | 8.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| South Oaks Hosp | 8.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sagamore Children'S Psychiatric Center | 9.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West Bay Shore has an obesity rate of 27.3%, which is 8.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.0%, 7.5pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.