Healthcare in Foster Center, RI

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.3%

4.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.9%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.9%

5.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.8%

Arthritis

27.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.6%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.9%

Loneliness

34.3%

Lack of Support

21.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.7%

Mobility

12.3%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.8 mi

Day Kimball Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Day Kimball Hospital10.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Roger Williams Medical Center15.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Providence Va Medical Center15.4 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration3/5✓
Kent County Memorial Hospital15.5 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Women & Infants Hospital Of Rhode Island17.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Foster Center has an obesity rate of 31.3%, which is 4.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 84.7% 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 2.8 out of 5.