Healthcare in Central Falls, RI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.5%
3.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
26.2%
15.6pp above 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
32.1%
Arthritis
21.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.4%
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
22.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
42.9%
Lack of Support
30.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.7%
Mobility
19.5%
Cognitive
24.2%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
11.7%
Self-Care
7.3%
Independent Living
14.5%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
The Miriam Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Miriam Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Butler Hospital | 3.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Roger Williams Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Providence Va Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Central Falls has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 26.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.