Where Brookdale residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brookdale, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brookdale. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brookdale
Brookdale keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.4% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (90.9% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Brookdale
Brookdale runs below New Jersey on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.8% vs 5.1%), diabetes (8.2% vs 10.9%) and obesity (22% vs 28.9%). Conditions ↓
Brookdale is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
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 Brookdale’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brookdale adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Brookdale adults…
Brookdale runs below NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
2.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Brookdale
No hospital or community health center in Brookdale 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 Brookdale; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Brookdale adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brookdale does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Brookdale 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.
4.5% of Brookdale adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Brookdale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Township | A | 25.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | ZIP 07003 |
| Nutley Township | A+ | 22.7% | 8.4% | 9% | ZIP 07110 |
| Glen Ridge | A+ | 20.9% | 6.6% | 6.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brookdale adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Brookdale
Why doesn’t Brookdale have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brookdale.
What hospital is closest to Brookdale?
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical in Montclair, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Brookdale’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 Brookdale?
27 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Hudson Community Action Corporation @ Passaic in Passaic, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brookdale.
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.