There are 46 hospice care locations in Arkansas that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Arkansas
The following are some important points of focus for Arkansas. 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): 17.4%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Heart disease, diabetes, cancer.
- Care Services: Community and home-based services, along with traditional nursing homes.