There are 25 hospice care locations in Connecticut that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Connecticut
The following are some important points of focus for Connecticut. 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): 17.8%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Cancer, heart disease, chronic lower respiratory diseases.
- Care Services: Well-developed in-home care services and assisted living facilities.