Where Westmere residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Westmere, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Westmere. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westmere
Westmere is an active town
Only 18.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 25.9% across New York. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Westmere
Westmere runs below New York on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.4% vs 11.5%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.4%) and COPD (4.8% vs 6%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Westmere adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New York. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 6 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Westmere’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New York
Share of adults, with the New York figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Westmere adults…
Westmere runs below NY on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Westmere adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.1% across New York.
Care in and near Westmere
No hospital or community health center in Westmere 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 Westmere; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Westmere adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New York.
How Westmere adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Westmere does better than New York.
1 in 3 Westmere 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.
Westmere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilderland | A | 29% | 8.9% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Albany | B+ | 32.9% | 9.9% | 12.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westmere adults live with a disability (New York 27.2%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Westmere
Why doesn’t Westmere have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Westmere.
What hospital is closest to Westmere?
St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Westmere’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Westmere?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Swinburne Health Center in Albany, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westmere.
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.