There are 75 hospice care locations in Iowa that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Iowa
The following are some important points of focus for Iowa. 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): 17.0%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Cancer, heart disease, stroke, and respiratory diseases.
- Care Services: Focus on rural health services and accessibility to care for all seniors.