There are 80 hospice care locations in Massachusetts that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Massachusetts
The following are some important points of focus for Massachusetts. 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): 16.5%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and other age-related conditions.
- Care Services: Advanced care planning and palliative care services, with strong caregiver support networks.