Where Brentwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Brentwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brentwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brentwood
1 in 5 working-age adults in Brentwood has no health insurance
18.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.9% across New York. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Brentwood
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.4%), vs 17.2% across New York. Housing insecurity (23.2% vs 14.5%) and no reliable transportation (11.9% vs 8.6%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Brentwood is behind on routine checkups
It trails New York on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (77.4% vs 80.8%), dentist visits (54.7% vs 63.5%), cholesterol checks (86.6% vs 89.2%) and colon screening (56.8% vs 66.8%). 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 New York figure falls outside Brentwood’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brentwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.3% of Brentwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Out of every 100 Brentwood adults…
Brentwood runs below NY on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Brentwood
1 community health center in Brentwood, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Brentwood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
5.5 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
How Brentwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brentwood runs above New York.
1 in 3 Brentwood 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.
Brentwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islip | A− | 30.3% | 9.8% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Smithtown | A | 27% | 8.8% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
| North Bay Shore | — | — | — | — | |
| Central Islip | — | — | — | — | |
| Commack | — | — | — | — | |
| Hauppauge | — | — | — | — | |
| Islip | — | — | — | — | |
| Babylon | A− | 30.7% | 9.9% | 10.1% | ZIP codes |
North Bay Shore, Central Islip, Commack, Hauppauge and Islip: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brentwood adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Brentwood
Why doesn’t Brentwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Brentwood.
What hospital is closest to Brentwood?
NS/Lij HS Southside Hospital in Bay Shore, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Brentwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Brentwood?
7 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Sun River Health Brentwood in Brentwood, 0.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Brentwood.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New York 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.