Healthcare in Ashaway, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.1%
7.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
5.5pp 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
34.5%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
19.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.1%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.9 mi
Westerly Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Newport Hospital | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Ashaway has an obesity rate of 29.1%, which is 7.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 84.9% 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 3.6 out of 5.