By LevinPro HC
Ownership Structure and Facility Distribution
As of January 1, 2025, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated affiliates 473 home health facilities nationally, with 286 facilities under full ownership, 178 facilities with partial ownership ranging between 50% and 100% and four facilities with ownership between 5% to 50%.
Home Health Sector Presence in Illinois
In Illinois, UnitedHealth leads with 11 facilities in the Home Health sector, matching its national competitor LHC Group, Inc., which also affiliates 11 facilities. Other significant players in the region include The Sisters of the Third Order of St Francis and Almost Family, Inc., each affiliating with six facilities.
Geographic Distribution of Facilities
Although primarily based in Illinois, UnitedHealth Group’s affiliates are dispersed across several states, with the highest concentration in Louisiana (50 facilities), followed by Florida (36) and Tennessee (35). Overall, the organization affiliates facilities across 36 states.
Sector Allocation of Facilities
Within the Home Health sector, UnitedHealth Group has the largest number of facilities, accounting for 357 out of its total 473 facilities. Additional sectors include hospice (107 facilities), hospitals (8 facilities) and skilled nursing (one facility).
This distribution highlights UnitedHealth Group’s strategic emphasis on home health, reflecting broader trends within the healthcare sector’s focus on in-home care solutions.
