Photo: Stephen B Calvert Clariosophic · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Ocean Breeze residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ocean Breeze, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ocean Breeze. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ocean Breeze
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Ocean Breeze
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (17.1%), about twice the Florida rate. 1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.3%), vs 7.2% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.3%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Ocean Breeze runs above Florida on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ocean Breeze, and more people treating it
46.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 87.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ocean Breeze keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.2% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (63.4% vs 57.4%). 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 Florida figure falls outside Ocean Breeze’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ocean Breeze adults…
Ocean Breeze runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ocean Breeze adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Care in and near Ocean Breeze
No hospital or community health center in Ocean Breeze 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 Ocean Breeze; ≈ 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 Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Ocean Breeze adults are doing
On 2 of 3 measures, Ocean Breeze does better than Florida.
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.
9.4% of Ocean Breeze adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Ocean Breeze and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen Beach | B+ | 27.1% | 13.4% | 12.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ocean Breeze adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ocean Breeze
Why doesn’t Ocean Breeze have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ocean Breeze.
What hospital is closest to Ocean Breeze?
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Ocean Breeze’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ocean Breeze?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Florida Community Helath Centers, Inc. - Port St. Lucie Senior and Adult Health Center in Port St. Lucie, 5.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ocean Breeze.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.