Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities [IRFs] in North Carolina

Age Demographics for North Carolina

Why this matters?
As a state's average age increases, so do the needs of the state in regards to skilled nursing facilities, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, durable medical equipment providers and anything to do with aging, in general. So we believe these values help to give a snapshot of what a state may need or soon need.

1. Persons under 5 years, percent: 6.2%
2. Persons under 18 years, percent: 22.4%
3. Persons 65 years and over, percent: 16.8%
4. Female persons, percent: 51.4%

Potential Care Challenges in North Carolina

Why this matters?
Simply put, identifying and attempting to fix actual and potential shortcomings in care and care access leads to better outcomes for everyone, patients, caretakers, and family.

1. Healthcare Access Quality: Varied access, with urban areas having better access than rural regions, particularly in eastern North Carolina.
2. Prevalent Health Conditions: High rates of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension.
3. Health Insurance Coverage Rates: Improvements in coverage following Medicaid expansion, but disparities persist, especially in rural communities.
4. Public Health Initiatives: Focus on disease prevention, maternal and child health, and addressing health disparities.
5. Environmental Health Concerns: Concerns over air and water quality, particularly in areas with agricultural activities.
6. Healthcare Workforce Availability: Shortages of healthcare professionals, particularly in primary care and mental health.