There are 2,426 hospice care locations in California that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for California
The following are some important points of focus for California. 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): 14.8%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Cancer, heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease.
- Care Services: Extensive network of services including specialized memory care facilities.