Statistics About The Average Time In Hospice

In this post, we explore the various statistics related to hospice care in the United States, shedding light on the average time patients spend in hospice and the different durations across various health conditions. The data provides insights into the median stays, average lengths of care, and percentages of patients discharged within specific time frames, offering a comprehensive overview of hospice experiences for different patient populations.

Statistic 1

"The median stay for hospice patients in the U.S in 2018 was 24 days."

Statistic 2

"In 2018, 13.8% of hospice patients died or were discharged within 7 days of admission."

Statistic 3

"The average length of stay in hospice care for U.S patients in 2019 was 77.9 days."

Statistic 4

"Over 60% of hospice patients in 2019 had hospice care for 30 days or less."

Statistic 5

"The average time spent in hospice for patients with congestive heart failure is 86 days."

Statistic 6

"For cancer patients, the median duration of hospice care is 22.5 days."

Statistic 7

"Only 10% of hospice patients received care for more than 180 days in 2016."

Statistic 8

"In 2015, 27% of hospice patients died or were discharged within a week of admission."

Statistic 9

"The median number of days in hospice for Alzheimer's patients was 32.5 days in 2014."

Statistic 10

"The average time spent in hospice for non-cancer patients in 2017 was 88.5 days."

Statistic 11

"The average number of days in hospice care for patients with COPD was 75 days in 2019."

Statistic 12

"The longest median hospice stays in 2018 were for patients with dementia (39 days) and pediatric patients (34 days)."

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"Hospice patients with Parkinson's disease stayed in care for an average of 78 days in 2018."

Statistic 14

"About 44.6% of Medicare beneficiaries died within 14 days of hospice admission in 2016."

Statistic 15

"Stroke patients had an average stay of 76 days in hospice in 2019."

Statistic 16

"The shortest median stay in hospice in 2017 was for patients with liver disease (14 days)."

The statistics on hospice care duration reveal a range of lengths varying across different patient populations and conditions. While some patients experience short stays, such as those with liver disease or those who died or were discharged within a week of admission, others have longer stays, such as patients with congestive heart failure or non-cancer patients. The data underscores the complex and individualized nature of end-of-life care, highlighting the need for tailored approaches that consider the specific needs and conditions of patients receiving hospice services.