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Alzheimer's Disease Score
7 providers and 6 facilities are within reach of ZIP 00693. 90% of residents have health coverage. Healthcare desert—a critical shortage of nearby healthcare services.
Data sources: CMS NPPES, Hospital Compare, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Scores recomputed monthly.
Healthcare Desert
of 100 · Grade F
Comparisons
How the 24/100 alzheimer's disease score for 00693 is calculated
Demographics, insurance coverage, and social determinants of health
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth
Hospital availability, emergency access, and screening capacity
Commute times, public transit access, and vehicle availability
Dominant factor: People + Travel (caregiver)
Doctors & specialists nearby
Hospitals & screening centers
Social barriers to access
Transportation infrastructure
24
Healthcare Desert · F
19
Healthcare Desert · F
This ZIP scores 5 points higher for alzheimer's disease than its main Healthcare Access Score.
Each condition score reflects access to the specific specialists, screening facilities, and treatment centers relevant to that condition
Each score uses the same E2SFCA spatial access methodology but filtered to condition-relevant providers — the diabetes score weights endocrinologists and diabetes care centers, while the breast cancer score weights mammography facilities and oncologists.
Access to rheumatologists, orthopedics, and pain management
Access to pulmonologists, allergists, and respiratory care
Access to mammography, oncologists, and breast cancer treatment
Access to pulmonary specialists and respiratory therapy
Access to cardiologists, blood pressure management, and heart care
Access to oncologists, thoracic surgeons, and lung cancer screening
Main Healthcare Access Score explained by People, Provider, Hospital, and Travel Scores
Access to urologists, oncologists, and prostate screening
Access to endocrinologists, insulin providers, and diabetes care
Access to diabetes management, nutrition, and primary care
Insurance coverage, age, income, disability, and other access barriers
The People Score reflects demographic and social determinants of health in 00693. It factors in insurance coverage, poverty rates, age distribution, disability, and other barriers that can make nearby care harder to use.
Physician density, specialist availability, and telehealth access
The Provider Score measures the availability of healthcare professionals near 00693. This includes primary care physicians, specialists, dentists, mental health professionals, and telehealth-capable clinicians. A higher score means more provider capacity within a reasonable driving distance.
Hospital, emergency, screening, and treatment access for ZIP 00693. The condition-specific Hospital Score above weights this access for alzheimer's disease care.
This Hospital Score detail for ZIP 00693 reflects distance to hospitals, ERs, urgent care, inpatient facilities, bed availability, emergency access, and trauma level. The condition score at the top weights Hospital Score inputs for alzheimer's disease care, which is why it can differ from the overall hospital number.
Commute infrastructure, public transit access, and vehicle availability
The Travel Score captures how easily residents can physically reach healthcare facilities. It combines commute patterns, public transit access, vehicle ownership rates, and walk/bike infrastructure to assess transportation barriers to care.
Healthcare access scores for ZIP codes near 00693
Scores can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIP codes. A 20-point difference often means the boundary between having a hospital within 15 minutes versus needing to drive 45 minutes.
| ZIP Code | City | Score | Label | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 693 | Vega Baja, PR | 73 | Excellent Access | B- | 0 mi |
| 00694 | Vega Baja, PR | 20 | Healthcare Desert | F | 2.1 mi |
| 674 | Manati, PR | 71 | Excellent Access | B- | 2.1 mi |
| 00674 | Manati, PR | 18 | Healthcare Desert | F | 2.1 mi |
| 00692 | Vega Alta, PR | 21 | Healthcare Desert | F | 4.52 mi |
| 00646 | Dorado, PR | 22 | Healthcare Desert | F | 6.72 mi |
| 00687 | Morovis, PR | 17 | Healthcare Desert | F | 8.26 mi |
| 00783 | Corozal, PR | 19 | Healthcare Desert | F | 9.57 mi |
| 00951 | Toa Baja, PR | 24 | Healthcare Desert | F | 9.64 mi |
| 00638 | Ciales, PR | 15 | Healthcare Desert | F | 10.36 mi |
Active physicians sorted by proximity to Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Showing 7 physicians
View on MapProvider density is one of the strongest predictors of healthcare access. ZIPs with fewer than 1 provider per 1,000 residents are classified as Health Professional Shortage Areas by HRSA.
Hospitals, clinics, and care centers near Puerto Rico
CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ SNF
Nursing Home
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CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ
General Acute Care Hospital
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SANCHEZ CASTANO HOSP
Hospital
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CENTRO MEDICO WILMA N VAZQUEZ
Acute Care Hospitals
0 mi away
ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL MANATI
Rehabilitation Hospital
2.1 mi away
SAN AGUSTIN HOSP
Hospital
2.1 mi away
Emergency services access is measured by drive time. The national standard is 30 minutes to the nearest ER. Rural ZIPs often exceed 60 minutes.
Community reviews for ZIP 00693
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Telehealth access and commute patterns affecting healthcare delivery
Telehealth Boost reflects broadband availability and telehealth-capable providers. A higher percentage indicates greater virtual care access, reducing reliance on physical travel.
How transportation barriers affect healthcare access
68/100
High Travel Barrier
Higher barrier values mean harder travel to care
11.5%
Zero-Vehicle Households
0 mi
Nearest Hospital
55,725
Population
Transportation is the #1 non-medical barrier to healthcare access. Patients who lack reliable transportation miss 3x more appointments and have worse outcomes across every chronic condition.
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
91.2% of the population in 00693 drive to work alone. 0.2% take public transportation. Approximately 45.1% of residents get to work in less than 30 minutes. The average household size is approximately 2.64 members with about 1.42 cars per household. About 11.5% of households have no vehicle, which can significantly impact access to healthcare facilities.
An estimated 89.7% of residents has some form of health insurance. N/A have public health insurance like Medicare, Medicaid, VA, or TRICARE. About N/A have private health insurance. With 10.3% of the population uninsured, access to affordable care remains a significant challenge in this area.
ZIP code 00693 has a total population of 55,725 with a median age of 44.3. The area is 25.5% White, 4.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 98.2% Hispanic or Latino. The male-to-female ratio is 0.91. There are 9,536 residents under 18 and 12,344 residents over 65.
The median household income in 00693 is $24,072. 51.7% of households earn under $25,000 per year. 1.2% earn $200,000 or more. Lower income levels can create significant barriers to healthcare access, including inability to afford copays, medications, and transportation to medical appointments.
There are 26,376 housing units in 00693, with 15,690 owner-occupied and 5,292 renter-occupied. The median monthly housing cost is $600. Approximately 5,394 units are vacant.
Key demographic data for ZIP code 00693
Population density, median age, and income directly affect healthcare infrastructure. Older, wealthier communities attract more specialists. Younger, lower-income areas often have higher uninsured rates and fewer providers.
Population diversity in ZIP 00693
Healthcare access disparities correlate with racial composition. Racial and ethnic minorities are disproportionately located in Health Professional Shortage Areas, and Asian communities often face language access barriers. Source: HRSA, Health Workforce Analysis
Median: $24,072
Median household income is the strongest single predictor of health insurance coverage. ZIPs below $35,000 median income have uninsured rates 3–4x higher than ZIPs above $100,000.
31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher
Education level correlates with health literacy — the ability to understand medical information and navigate the healthcare system. Areas with higher bachelor's degree rates typically have better preventive care utilization.
FAQ
ZIP 00693 (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico) has a CartoChrome Alzheimer's Disease Score of 24/100, rated "Healthcare Desert". The score measures access to providers and facilities specifically relevant to alzheimer's disease care.
The Alzheimer's Disease Score uses the Enhanced 2-Step Floating Catchment Area (E2SFCA) methodology, weighted toward provider specialties and facility types that are specifically relevant to alzheimer's disease diagnosis and treatment. Scores recompute monthly and range from 0 (critical shortage) to 100 (exceptional access).
Yes — with a score of 24/100, ZIP 00693 qualifies as a alzheimer's disease-care Healthcare Desert. Residents face substantial barriers accessing appropriate providers and may need out-of-area referrals.
See how 00693 stacks up against nearby ZIP codes in healthcare access.
The CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score uses an Enhanced Two-Step Floating Catchment Area (E2SFCA) algorithm combining 21 public data sources across four public score drivers: People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score. Each ZIP code receives one main 0-100 Healthcare Access Score explained by those four drivers.
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