Where Plantation Island residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Plantation Island, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Plantation Island. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Plantation Island
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Plantation Island
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15%), vs 9.1% across Florida. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.5%), vs 26.6% across Florida. Heart disease is also above the state: 10%, vs 7.5% across Florida. In all, Plantation Island runs above Florida on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 34 miles from Plantation Island
The closest emergency room is Naples Community Hospital in Naples, 33.5 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Collier Health Services is closer (26 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Plantation Island, and more people treating it
43.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Florida 36.6%), but 83.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 78.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Plantation Island keeps up with checkups
It beats Florida on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.5% vs 78.4%) and dentist visits (68.2% 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 Plantation Island’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Plantation Island adults…
Plantation Island runs below FL on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Plantation Island
No hospital or community health center in Plantation Island 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 Plantation Island; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Plantation Island adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
Everyday habits, side by side with Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Plantation Island adults are doing
On 1 of 3 measures, Plantation Island 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.
6.9% of Plantation Island adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Plantation Island and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everglades | — | — | — | — |
Everglades: 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 Plantation Island adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Plantation Island
Why doesn’t Plantation Island have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Plantation Island.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Plantation Island.
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.