Photo: G. Edward Johnson · CC BY 4.0Where Washington Grove residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington Grove, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Washington Grove. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Grove
Cancer and high cholesterol run high in Washington Grove
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.5%), vs 7.6% across Maryland. 1 in 2 adults have high cholesterol (47.8%), vs 38.1% across Maryland. In all, Washington Grove runs above Maryland on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (Maryland 17%), and cancer and high cholesterol are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Washington Grove is an active town
Only 16.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.6% across Maryland. Habits ↓
Washington Grove keeps up with checkups
It beats Maryland on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.2% vs 64.4%) and cholesterol checks (93.6% vs 89.6%). 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 Maryland figure falls outside Washington Grove’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Washington Grove adults…
Washington Grove runs below MD on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Washington Grove is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Maryland. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Washington Grove as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
1.7 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Grove adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Care in and near Washington Grove
No hospital or community health center in Washington Grove 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 Washington Grove; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Washington Grove adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Washington Grove does better than Maryland.
3 in 10 Washington Grove 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.
4.6% of Washington Grove adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Washington Grove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland | A | 26.5% | 10.9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Gaithersburg | A | 26.9% | 10.5% | 8.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Washington Grove adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington Grove
Why doesn’t Washington Grove have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Washington Grove.
What hospital is closest to Washington Grove?
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Washington Grove’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Washington Grove?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Cci-Gaithersburg in Gaithersburg, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington Grove.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maryland 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.