Where East Shore residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Shore, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Shore. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Shore
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in East Shore
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.4%), more than twice the California rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.1%), about twice the California rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 39%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, East Shore runs above California on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in East Shore, and more people treating it
46.5% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
East Shore keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.8% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (71.9% vs 62.8%). Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the California figure falls outside East Shore’s likely range.
Out of every 100 East Shore adults…
East Shore runs below CA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Shore adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near East Shore
No hospital or community health center in East Shore itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of East Shore; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How East Shore adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, East Shore does better than California.
3 in 10 East Shore adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8% of East Shore adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
East Shore and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Branch | — | — | — | — |
Hamilton Branch: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Shore adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Shore
Why doesn’t East Shore have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Shore.
What hospital is closest to East Shore?
Seneca District Hospital in Chester, 9.3 miles in a straight line from East Shore’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near East Shore?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Westwood Family Practice in Westwood, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Shore.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The California figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.