There are 129 hospice care locations in Missouri that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Missouri
The following are some important points of focus for Missouri. 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): 17.2%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, heart disease.
- Care Services: Variety of care options, with a focus on palliative and hospice care services.