Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities [IRFs] in Florida

Age Demographics for Florida

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: 5.5%
2. Persons under 18 years, percent: 20.7%
3. Persons 65 years and over, percent: 20.9%
4. Female persons, percent: 51.1%

Potential Care Challenges in Florida

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 South Florida.
2. Prevalent Health Conditions: High rates of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions.
3. Health Insurance Coverage Rates: Coverage rates have improved with Medicaid expansion, but disparities persist, especially among immigrant populations.
4. Public Health Initiatives: Focus on disaster preparedness, infectious disease control, and health education.
5. Environmental Health Concerns: Concerns over water quality, pollution, and natural disasters such as hurricanes.
6. Healthcare Workforce Availability: Shortages of healthcare professionals, particularly in rural and underserved areas, leading to challenges in access to care.