Where Falmouth Foreside residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Falmouth Foreside, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Falmouth Foreside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Falmouth Foreside
Falmouth Foreside keeps up with checkups
It beats Maine on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.5% vs 81.2%) and dentist visits (80.7% vs 63.8%). Checkups ↓
Falmouth Foreside is an active town
Only 14.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 23.1% across Maine. Habits ↓
Falmouth Foreside adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (27.7% vs 32%), frequent mental distress (12.4% vs 17.7%), lack of emotional support (17.8% vs 22.7%) and depression (22.2% vs 26.9%) all run below Maine. 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 Maine figure falls outside Falmouth Foreside’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Falmouth Foreside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maine.
Everyday habits, side by side with Maine
Share of adults, with the Maine figure marked.
7.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Falmouth Foreside adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Falmouth Foreside does better than Maine.
3 in 10 Falmouth Foreside 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.
Out of every 100 Falmouth Foreside adults…
Falmouth Foreside runs below ME on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Falmouth Foreside
No hospital or community health center in Falmouth Foreside 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 Falmouth Foreside; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Falmouth Foreside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.3% across Maine.
Falmouth Foreside and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth | — | — | — | — |
Falmouth: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Falmouth Foreside adults live with a disability (Maine 32.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Falmouth Foreside
Why doesn’t Falmouth Foreside have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Falmouth Foreside.
What hospital is closest to Falmouth Foreside?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital in Portland, 6.0 miles in a straight line from Falmouth Foreside’s 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 Falmouth Foreside?
10 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Greater Portland Health at 211 Cumberland Avenue in Portland, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Falmouth Foreside.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maine 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.