Statistics About The Average Length Of Hospice Care

In this post, we will explore a comprehensive overview of statistics related to the average length of hospice care in the United States. From national median lengths of patient stays to specific state averages, these data points offer insights into the duration and patterns of hospice services received by patients across different settings and years.

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"The national median length of patient stays in hospice care in the U.S. was 24 days in 2018."

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"The average length of service for hospice patients in 2018 was 77.9 days."

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"27.9% of hospice patients died or were discharged within seven days of admission in 2018."

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"In 2018, 14.9% of hospice patients received care for more than 180 days."

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"50% of hospice patients had an average length of stay of 23 days or less in 2014."

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"About a third of patients received hospice care for seven days or less in 2019."

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"The average length of hospice care in Michigan in 2012 was 63 days."

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"In 2017, the average length of stays in hospice was 71 days in veterans' care units."

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"The percentage of patients receiving hospice care assistance for more than 180 days was 15.1% in 2019."

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"The shortest average duration of hospice care was 35.5 days in Alaska in 2011."

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"The longest average length of hospice care was 102.6 days in Wyoming in 2011."

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"The median length of service declined from 26 days in 1998 to 18.5 days in 2012."

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"In 2017, 28% of hospice patients died within a week of admission."

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"Among home hospice patients, the average length of service in 2018 was 72.6 days."

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"Among hospice patients in nursing homes, the average length of service in 2018 was 89.6 days."

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"The median length of hospice care for home care patients was 29 days in 2018."

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"The median length of hospice care for nursing home patients was 46 days in 2018."

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"For residential hospice patients, the average length of service in 2018 was 61.4 days."

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"For inpatient hospice patients, the average length of service in 2018 was 29.0 days."

The statistics on hospice care lengths highlight the variability in patient stays across different demographics and settings. While the national median length of patient stays was 24 days in 2018, with a significant percentage of patients having short stays or longer stays of over 180 days, there are clear differences in care duration based on location (e.g., Michigan, Alaska, Wyoming), type of care (home, nursing home, inpatient), and year. These statistics underscore the diverse experiences and needs of individuals receiving hospice care, emphasizing the importance of personalized and tailored approaches to ensure optimal end-of-life support.