The nurse learns that two new home care agencies are opening in a community.What should the nurse consider as reasons why home care agencies are increasing in numbers?

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The increase in home care agencies can be attributed to the third-party payers supporting cost control measures and the increase in the older adult population requiring long-term care. The need for custodial care may also be a contributing factor. However, there is no evidence to suggest that home care agencies are increasing in response to a decreasing need for acute care or a focus on the needs of the community.

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