There are 281 hospice care locations in Arizona that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Arizona
The following are some important points of focus for Arizona. The older the average age, the more hospice is needed per capita. The other two points aim to bring into focus common hospice needs and/or specific things that state does better than average.
- Senior Population (65+ years): 18.7%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Chronic lower respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s, cancer.
- Care Services: Robust in urban areas with diverse options, including in-home and community-based services.