There are 125 hospice care locations in Nevada that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Nevada
The following are some important points of focus for Nevada. 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): 15.7%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Higher instances of respiratory diseases, Alzheimer’s disease.
- Care Services: Growing number of assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.