Healthcare in Westmere, NY
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.8%
9.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
6.4pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
23.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.6%
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
19.4%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.2%
Mobility
9.5%
Cognitive
9.7%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.0 mi
Albany Medical Center Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical Center Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Peter'S Hospital | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Albany Va Medical Center | 4.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Capital District Psych Center | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ellis Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Westmere has an obesity rate of 26.8%, which is 9.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 4.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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.