U.S. POST-ACUTE CARE MARKET SIZE AND SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECASTS (2024-2031)

Regional Analysis

The United States post-acute care market continues to be dominated by the Southeast region with share of 38.2 % in 2024, States such as Florida, Texas and North Carolina have been at the forefront of boosting demand in this sector owing to their large and growing senior populations. The warm weather and low cost of living have made this region an attractive retirement destination for older Americans, necessitating a growing need for senior care services. With over 10% of their combined populations aged 65 and above, these states account for a significant share of national post-acute care expenditures. Industry observers also cite the business-friendly regulations and tax policies in the Southeast as encouraging higher inflows of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers catering to post-acute needs.

Meanwhile, the Western region, specifically states such as California, Washington and Colorado have emerged as the fastest growing market for post-acute services. Although these states have traditionally trailed the Southeast in terms of overall market size, robust economic growth across major metropolitan areas is attracting larger migrant populations including retirees from other regions. The migration trends have led to above average increases in the number of Americans in their late 60s and above opting to age within their families in the Western states. With its mild winters and availability of younger family support networks, the West is fast transforming into a hotspot for caregivers seeking alternatives to traditional senior living communities. Spurred by these demographic shifts, providers have also significantly stepped-up investments in a variety of outpatient, home health and assisted living settings in the Western region.