Healthcare in Westbury, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.9%
6.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
12.8%
10.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
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
13.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
12.8%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
26.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.4%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
10.0%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Nassau University Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau University Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Francis Hospital - The Heart Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Long Island Jewish Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chsli St Joseph Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Shore University Hospital | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Westbury has an obesity rate of 29.9%, which is 6.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 12.8%, 10.7pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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 3.2 out of 5.