Healthcare for the elderly in the U.S. - Statistics & Facts
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- Healthiest state for elderly healthcare in the U.S.
- Utah
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States ranking for best health and healthcare for senior adults in the U.S. in 2023
- Projected share of elderly population in U.S. in 2050
- 22%
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U.S. - seniors as a percentage of the population 1950-2050
- Elderly population with Medicare Advantage coverage
- 34.2%
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Share of health insurance coverage among U.S. elderly population in 2021, by coverage
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- Basic Statistic U.S. - seniors as a percentage of the population 1950-2050
- Premium Statistic U.S. population aged 65 years and over 2021, by state
- Premium Statistic Number of senior housing units in the U.S. Q1 2021, by region
- Premium Statistic States ranking for best health and healthcare for senior adults in the U.S. in 2023
- Premium Statistic U.S. population with a hospitalization 1997-2019, by age
- Premium Statistic Forecast retirement healthcare cost index in the U.S. 2023-2047
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U.S. - seniors as a percentage of the population 1950-2050
U.S. - seniors as a percentage of the population 1950-2050
Share of old age population (65 years and older) in the total U.S. population from 1950 to 2050
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U.S. population aged 65 years and over 2021, by state
U.S. population aged 65 years and over 2021, by state
Population aged 65 years and over in the United States in 2021, by state (in 1,000s)
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Number of senior housing units in the U.S. Q1 2021, by region
Number of senior housing units in the U.S. Q1 2021, by region
Volume of senior housing units in the United States as of 1st quarter 2021, by region (in 1,000s)
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States ranking for best health and healthcare for senior adults in the U.S. in 2023
States ranking for best health and healthcare for senior adults in the U.S. in 2023
Ranking of states for best health and healthcare for adults older than 65 years in the U.S. in 2023
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U.S. population with a hospitalization 1997-2019, by age
U.S. population with a hospitalization 1997-2019, by age
Percentage of U.S. population with a hospitalization in past year from 1997 to 2019, by age
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Forecast retirement healthcare cost index in the U.S. 2023-2047
Forecast retirement healthcare cost index in the U.S. 2023-2047
Forecast retirement healthcare cost index for a healthy 65-year-old couple retiring in the U.S. in 2023
Health insurance
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- Premium Statistic Share of health insurance coverage among U.S. elderly population in 2021, by coverage
- Premium Statistic Healthcare coverage share among U.S. elderly population in 2021, by race and coverage
- Premium Statistic Senior citizens with Medicaid health insurance in the U.S. 2017-2022
- Premium Statistic U.S. firms offering retiree health benefits in 2023, by industry
- Basic Statistic Reliance on long-term care support sources in the U.S. population 2021, by source
Health insurance
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Share of health insurance coverage among U.S. elderly population in 2021, by coverage
Share of health insurance coverage among U.S. elderly population in 2021, by coverage
Distribution of health insurance among people aged 65 years and older in the U.S. in 2021, by coverage type
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Healthcare coverage share among U.S. elderly population in 2021, by race and coverage
Healthcare coverage share among U.S. elderly population in 2021, by race and coverage
Distribution of health insurance coverage people aged 65 years and older in the U.S. in 2021, by race and coverage type
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Senior citizens with Medicaid health insurance in the U.S. 2017-2022
Senior citizens with Medicaid health insurance in the U.S. 2017-2022
Share of adults aged 65 years and older with Medicaid coverage in the U.S. from 2017 to 2022
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U.S. firms offering retiree health benefits in 2023, by industry
U.S. firms offering retiree health benefits in 2023, by industry
Percentage of large U.S. firms offering retiree health benefits as of 2023, by industry
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Reliance on long-term care support sources in the U.S. population 2021, by source
Reliance on long-term care support sources in the U.S. population 2021, by source
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Nursing home
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- Basic Statistic Distribution of nursing homes in the U.S. 2015-2023, by certification type
- Premium Statistic Distribution of nursing homes in the U.S. 2003-2023, by ownership type
- Premium Statistic Number of nursing home beds per facility in the U.S. states 2023
- Basic Statistic Percentage of persons employed in hospitals 2000-2022
- Basic Statistic U.S. number of residents in certified nursing facilities as of 2023, by state
- Basic Statistic Occupancy rate of U.S. skilled nursing facilities from 2020-2021
Nursing home
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Distribution of nursing homes in the U.S. 2015-2023, by certification type
Distribution of nursing homes in the U.S. 2015-2023, by certification type
Distribution of nursing homes in the United States from 2015 to 2023, by certification type
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Distribution of nursing homes in the U.S. 2003-2023, by ownership type
Distribution of nursing homes in the U.S. 2003-2023, by ownership type
Distribution of nursing homes in the United States from 2003 to 2023, by ownership type
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Number of nursing home beds per facility in the U.S. states 2023
Number of nursing home beds per facility in the U.S. states 2023
Average number of certified nursing facility beds in the United States in 2023, per facility and by state
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Percentage of persons employed in hospitals 2000-2022
Percentage of persons employed in hospitals 2000-2022
Persons employed in hospitals as a percentage of all employed in health service sites in the U.S. from 2000 to 2022
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U.S. number of residents in certified nursing facilities as of 2023, by state
U.S. number of residents in certified nursing facilities as of 2023, by state
Number of residents in certified nursing facilities in the United States as of 2023, by state
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Occupancy rate of U.S. skilled nursing facilities from 2020-2021
Occupancy rate of U.S. skilled nursing facilities from 2020-2021
Median occupancy rate of U.S. skilled nursing facility beds in 2020 and 2021
Assisted living and long-term care
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- Premium Statistic Share of spending on long-term services and supports in the U.S. in 2020, by payer
- Premium Statistic Number of assisted living communities in the U.S. 2021
- Basic Statistic Share of assisted living communities in the United States by service 2021
- Premium Statistic Number of hospice patients in the United States 2009-2021
- Premium Statistic Number of U.S. hospice providers 2014-2021
- Basic Statistic U.S. health centers with patient-centered medical home recognition 2020, by state
Assisted living and long-term care
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Share of spending on long-term services and supports in the U.S. in 2020, by payer
Share of spending on long-term services and supports in the U.S. in 2020, by payer
Distribution of spending on long-term services and supports (LTSS) in the U.S. in 2020, by payer
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Number of assisted living communities in the U.S. 2021
Number of assisted living communities in the U.S. 2021
Number of assisted living communities in the United States in 2021
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Share of assisted living communities in the United States by service 2021
Share of assisted living communities in the United States by service 2021
Percentage of assisted living communities in the U.S. that provide certain health care services as of 2021, by type of service*
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Number of hospice patients in the United States 2009-2021
Number of hospice patients in the United States 2009-2021
Number of Medicare beneficiaries who received hospice care in the U.S. from 2009 to 2021
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Number of U.S. hospice providers 2014-2021
Number of U.S. hospice providers 2014-2021
Number of operating Medicare certified hospice in the United States from 2014 to 2021
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U.S. health centers with patient-centered medical home recognition 2020, by state
U.S. health centers with patient-centered medical home recognition 2020, by state
Percentage of U.S. health centers with patient-centered medical home recognition as of 2020, by state
Caregivers
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- Premium Statistic Family caregivers count in the US, by state 2021
- Premium Statistic Share of unpaid family caregiver residents in the U.S. 2021, by state
- Premium Statistic Distribution of family caregivers in the U.S. 2021, by race and ethnicity
- Basic Statistic Distribution of caregivers in the U.S. as of 2019, by patient age and status
- Basic Statistic Ages of Alzheimer/dementia caregivers in the U.S. in 2023
Caregivers
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Family caregivers count in the US, by state 2021
Family caregivers count in the US, by state 2021
Total number of family caregivers in the United States in 2021, by state
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Share of unpaid family caregiver residents in the U.S. 2021, by state
Share of unpaid family caregiver residents in the U.S. 2021, by state
Percentage of residents who are unpaid family caregivers in the United States in 2021, by state
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Distribution of family caregivers in the U.S. 2021, by race and ethnicity
Distribution of family caregivers in the U.S. 2021, by race and ethnicity
Share of family caregivers in the United States in 2021, by race and ethnicity
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Distribution of caregivers in the U.S. as of 2019, by patient age and status
Distribution of caregivers in the U.S. as of 2019, by patient age and status
Distribution of caregivers who provided care to select people in the U.S. as of 2019, by age and status
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Ages of Alzheimer/dementia caregivers in the U.S. in 2023
Ages of Alzheimer/dementia caregivers in the U.S. in 2023
Age distribution of Alzheimer and other dementia caregivers in the U.S. in 2023
Healthcare service costs
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- Premium Statistic 10 most expensive U.S. states for a room in an assisted living facility 2023
- Premium Statistic Annual costs of long-term care services in the U.S. in 2023, by type
- Basic Statistic Monthly cost of U.S. nursing homes in 2024, by room type and state
- Basic Statistic Cost of U.S. nursing homes daily, monthly, and annually in 2023, by room type
- Premium Statistic 10 most expensive U.S. states for a private room in a nursing home facility 2023
- Basic Statistic Annual rate and growth in U.S. long-term facility care 2023
- Premium Statistic Hourly rate and growth of long-term at-home care in the U.S. 2019-2060
- Premium Statistic 10 most expensive U.S. states for home health aide services 2023
Healthcare service costs
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10 most expensive U.S. states for a room in an assisted living facility 2023
10 most expensive U.S. states for a room in an assisted living facility 2023
Top 10 U.S. states with highest annual cost for a private room in an assisted living facility in 2023 (in U.S. dollars)
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Annual costs of long-term care services in the U.S. in 2023, by type
Annual costs of long-term care services in the U.S. in 2023, by type
Annual median cost of long-term health care services in the United States as of 2023, by type (in U.S. dollars)
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Monthly cost of U.S. nursing homes in 2024, by room type and state
Monthly cost of U.S. nursing homes in 2024, by room type and state
Median monthly cost of nursing home in the United States in 2024*, by room type and state
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Cost of U.S. nursing homes daily, monthly, and annually in 2023, by room type
Cost of U.S. nursing homes daily, monthly, and annually in 2023, by room type
Median cost of nursing home care daily, monthly, and annually in the United States in 2023, by room type (in U.S. dollars)
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10 most expensive U.S. states for a private room in a nursing home facility 2023
10 most expensive U.S. states for a private room in a nursing home facility 2023
Top 10 U.S. states with highest annual cost for a private or semi-private room in a nursing home facility in 2023 (in U.S. dollars)
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Annual rate and growth in U.S. long-term facility care 2023
Annual rate and growth in U.S. long-term facility care 2023
Annual costs and increase of facility long-term care in the U.S. as of 2023
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Hourly rate and growth of long-term at-home care in the U.S. 2019-2060
Hourly rate and growth of long-term at-home care in the U.S. 2019-2060
Median hourly costs of at-home long-term care in the U.S. from 2019 to 2023, with a forecast for 2030, 2040, 2050, and 2060 (in U.S. dollars)
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10 most expensive U.S. states for home health aide services 2023
10 most expensive U.S. states for home health aide services 2023
Top 10 U.S. states with highest annual cost for in-home care home health aide services in 2023 (in U.S. dollars)
Global comparison
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- Basic Statistic Share of older adults with mental health needs worldwide 2021
- Basic Statistic Cost-related access issues among older adults with mental health needs worldwide 2021
- Basic Statistic Share of older adults with high out-of-pocket health costs worldwide 2021
- Basic Statistic Share of older adults forgoing health care due to cost worldwide 2021
Global comparison
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Share of older adults with mental health needs worldwide 2021
Share of older adults with mental health needs worldwide 2021
Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who reported a mental health need in 2021 worldwide
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Cost-related access issues among older adults with mental health needs worldwide 2021
Cost-related access issues among older adults with mental health needs worldwide 2021
Percentage of adults aged 65 and older with a mental health need who reported any cost-related access problem in 2021 worldwide
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Share of older adults with high out-of-pocket health costs worldwide 2021
Share of older adults with high out-of-pocket health costs worldwide 2021
Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who reported out-of-pocket health costs of more than 2,000 USD in the past year in select high-income countries in 2021
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Share of older adults forgoing health care due to cost worldwide 2021
Share of older adults forgoing health care due to cost worldwide 2021
Percentage of adults aged 65 and older who skipped doctor visit or medical test/treatment due to cost in the past year in select high-income countries in 2021
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