Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities [IRFs] in Arkansas

Age Demographics for Arkansas

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: 6.3%
2. Persons under 18 years, percent: 23.1%
3. Persons 65 years and over, percent: 17.5%
4. Female persons, percent: 50.9%

Potential Care Challenges in Arkansas

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 centers offering better healthcare services than rural areas.
2. Prevalent Health Conditions: High rates of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, particularly in rural communities.
3. Health Insurance Coverage Rates: Improvements in coverage after Medicaid expansion, but disparities persist.
4. Public Health Initiatives: Efforts to address health disparities through community-based programs and healthcare education.
5. Environmental Health Concerns: Challenges related to water quality, with concerns over pollution and access to clean water.
6. Healthcare Workforce Availability: Shortages of healthcare professionals, especially in underserved regions, leading to reliance on telemedicine and outreach programs.