The data describes the total number of Medicare home health agencies in the U.S. from 1967 to 2016. In 2007, there were 9,024 such home health agencies. Until 2013, the number increased to some 12,459. Home health agencies (HHA) are primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services.
2016 | 11956 |
2015 | 12149 |
2014 | 12268 |
2013 | 12459 |
2012 | 12253 |
2011 | 11930 |
2010 | 10914 |
2009 | 10184 |
2008 | 9407 |
2007 | 9024 |
2006 | 8618 |
2005 | 8090 |
2000 | 7099 |
1990 | 6461 |
1980 | 3012 |
1975 | 2290 |
1970 | 2333 |
1967 | 1890 |