There are 60 hospice care locations in New Jersey that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for New Jersey
The following are some important points of focus for New Jersey. 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, and Alzheimer’s.
- Care Services: Extensive services including home care and hospice care.