Where Beach Haven West residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Beach Haven West, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Beach Haven West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Beach Haven West
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Beach Haven West
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (33.6%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Beach Haven West runs above New Jersey on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Beach Haven West keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on five of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82% vs 78%) and dentist visits (74.8% vs 65.9%). Checkups ↓
Beach Haven West adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (26% vs 32.4%), frequent mental distress (11.7% vs 14.7%) and lack of emotional support (18.6% vs 24%) all run below New Jersey. 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 New Jersey figure falls outside Beach Haven West’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Beach Haven West adults…
Beach Haven West runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Beach Haven West is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Beach Haven West as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Beach Haven West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Beach Haven West adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Beach Haven West does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Beach Haven West 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 Beach Haven West
No hospital or community health center in Beach Haven West 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 Beach Haven West; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
3.5% of Beach Haven West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Beach Haven West and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manahawkin | — | — | — | — |
Manahawkin: 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 Beach Haven West adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Beach Haven West
Why doesn’t Beach Haven West have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Beach Haven West.
What hospital is closest to Beach Haven West?
Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, 4.2 miles in a straight line from Beach Haven West’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 Beach Haven West?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ohi - Little Egg in Tuckerton, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Beach Haven West.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey 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.