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Long-term care service users in the United States by provider type and gender 2013-2014

Percentage of users of U.S. long-term care services in 2013 and 2014, by provider and gender

The data shows the distribution of long-term care service users by provider type and by gender within the U.S. in 2013 and 2014. In the U.S., women accounted for 62.1% of all home health agency users. Long-term care services account for a variety of services such as health, personal care, and supportive services dedicated to frail older people and adults with a limited capacity for self-care in cases such as injury or mental disability.

Adult day services center 58.9 41.1
Home health agency 62.1 37.9
Hospice 59.1 40.9
Nursing home 66.8 33.2
Residential care community 70.2 29.8