Where Lakeside Woods residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakeside Woods, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeside Woods. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeside Woods
Cancer and arthritis run high in Lakeside Woods
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.6%), vs 8.5% across Connecticut. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.4%), vs 24.7% across Connecticut. In all, Lakeside Woods runs above Connecticut on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Lakeside Woods keeps up with checkups
It beats Connecticut on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.3% vs 80.4%) and dentist visits (78.6% vs 70.7%). Checkups ↓
Lakeside Woods adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.6% vs 33.2%), frequent mental distress (11.4% vs 15.8%), lack of emotional support (19.5% vs 25.1%) and depression (17.3% vs 20.6%) all run below Connecticut. Mind & connection ↓
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 Connecticut figure falls outside Lakeside Woods’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Lakeside Woods adults…
Lakeside Woods runs below CT on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeside Woods adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Connecticut.
How Lakeside Woods adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Lakeside Woods does better than Connecticut.
3 in 10 Lakeside Woods 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.
Care in and near Lakeside Woods
No hospital or community health center in Lakeside Woods 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 Lakeside Woods; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Connecticut
Share of adults, with the Connecticut figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.9% of Lakeside Woods adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Connecticut.
Lakeside Woods and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | — | — | — | — |
Sherman: 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 Lakeside Woods adults live with a disability (Connecticut 25.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakeside Woods
Why doesn’t Lakeside Woods have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakeside Woods.
What hospital is closest to Lakeside Woods?
Danbury Hospital in Danbury, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Lakeside Woods’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lakeside Woods?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hudson Valley Regional Community Health Centers - Putnam in Brewster, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeside Woods.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Connecticut 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.