There are 76 hospice care locations in Minnesota that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for Minnesota
The following are some important points of focus for Minnesota. 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): 16.3%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, dementia.
- Care Services: Strong emphasis on community and in-home care services.