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Hospice vs. Skilled Nursing Center Care
Number of Hospice patients in the United States:

 

 

1996450,000
1995390,000
1994340,000
1993275,000
1992246,000
1990210,000

         

Daily charges to Medicare for Skilled Nursing Centers:
$426

vs.

Hospice:
$111
Source:

National Hospice Organization, (1991n/a)

Not to be construed as an endorsement of Hospice over Skilled Nursing Center care, (as they often serve significantly different patient needs) but merely to serve as a financial comparison.

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