There are 53 hospice care locations in New Mexico that Medicare can help pay for.
Aging and Outcome Concerns for New Mexico
The following are some important points of focus for New Mexico. 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): 17.8%
- Common Hospice Conditions: Diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.
- Care Services: Community health initiatives aimed at seniors and hospice care.