There are 15 hospice care locations in Maine that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Maine
The following are some important points of focus for Maine. 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): 20.6%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease.
- Care Services: Emphasis on community-based programs and services tailored to aging population needs.