Where Golden Acres residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Golden Acres, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Golden Acres. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Golden Acres
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Golden Acres
1 in 8 adults have COPD (12.8%), about twice the New Mexico rate. 1 in 15 adults have had a stroke (6.5%), vs 3.8% across New Mexico. Heart disease is also above the state: 12.2%, vs 7.2% across New Mexico. In all, Golden Acres runs above New Mexico on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Golden Acres adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.9%), vs 25.6% across New Mexico. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Golden Acres
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.8%), vs 13.4% across New Mexico. 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 Mexico figure falls outside Golden Acres’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Golden Acres adults…
Golden Acres runs above NM on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Mexico
Share of adults, with the New Mexico figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Golden Acres
No hospital or community health center in Golden Acres 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 Golden Acres; ≈ 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 Golden Acres adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Mexico.
How Golden Acres adults are doing
About the same as New Mexico on each measure.
1 in 3 Golden Acres 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.
26.3% of Golden Acres adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 16.9% across New Mexico.
Golden Acres 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | C− | 38.9% | 14.6% | 18.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Golden Acres adults live with a disability (New Mexico 34%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Golden Acres
Why doesn’t Golden Acres have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Golden Acres.
What hospital is closest to Golden Acres?
Cibola General Hospital in Grants, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Golden Acres’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Golden Acres?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is PMS - Grants Family Health Center in Grants, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Golden Acres.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Mexico 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.