Healthcare in Carolina, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.7%
8.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
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
13.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
27.5%
Lack of Support
18.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.3%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
10.8%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.9 mi
Westerly Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly Hospital | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Newport Hospital | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kent County Memorial Hospital | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| William W Backus Hospital | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lawrence & Memorial Hospital | 24.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Carolina has an obesity rate of 27.7%, which is 8.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 85.8% 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.