There are 23 hospice care locations in Kentucky that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Kentucky
The following are some important points of focus for Kentucky. 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): 16.7%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases.
- Care Services: Expanding services, particularly in rural areas, with community support programs.