Where Sereno del Mar residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sereno del Mar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sereno del Mar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sereno del Mar
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Sereno del Mar
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), about twice the California rate. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 5.6% across California. Arthritis is also above the state: 31.6%, vs 20.8% across California. In all, Sereno del Mar runs above California on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Sereno del Mar, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (California 30.5%), but 79.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 71.3% statewide. Checkups ↓
Sereno del Mar keeps up with checkups
It beats California on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (78.5% vs 71.9%) and dentist visits (71% 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 Sereno del Mar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sereno del Mar adults…
Sereno del Mar runs above CA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sereno del Mar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks California.
Care in and near Sereno del Mar
No hospital or community health center in Sereno del Mar 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 Sereno del Mar; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with California
Share of adults, with the California figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Sereno del Mar adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sereno del Mar runs above California.
3 in 10 Sereno del Mar 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.
10.2% of Sereno del Mar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15.6% across California.
Sereno del Mar and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmet | — | — | — | — |
Carmet: 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 Sereno del Mar adults live with a disability (California 30.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sereno del Mar
Why doesn’t Sereno del Mar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sereno del Mar.
What hospital is closest to Sereno del Mar?
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital in Santa Rosa, 19.0 miles in a straight line from Sereno del Mar’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sereno del Mar?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Occidental Area Health Center in Occidental, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sereno del Mar.
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.