There are 83 hospice care locations in Kansas that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Kansas
The following are some important points of focus for Kansas. 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): 16.0%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Cancer, cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s disease.
- Care Services: Emphasis on quality of life, with a variety of senior living and hospice care options.