LiveWell Partners announced that it has finalized its acquisition of Empower Home Health Services. The acquisition allows LiveWell to enter the Chicago area, a new market for the company. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Founded in 2005, Empower Home Health Services is a privately owned home health company that operates in nine counties in the Chicago MSA. The company is headquartered in West Dundee, Illinois.

LiveWell Partners is a home health and hospice provider headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company currently operates in Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio.

“We are thrilled to welcome our new teammates in the Chicago area to the LiveWell family,” Jason Growe, CEO of LiveWell, said in a statement. “Their exceptional team, strong leadership and outstanding quality outcomes fit perfectly with our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care. This partnership strengthens our ability to serve more patients with compassion and excellence.”

This marks LiveWell’s second acquisition announcement. In October 2024, the company acquired Hope Home Care, a Medicare-certified home care provider based in Miamisburg, Ohio.

According to data captured in the LevinPro HC database, this acquisition marks the 33rd Home Health & Hospice (HH&H) transaction announced in 2025. There were 96 HH&H deals announced during full year (FY) 2024, 100 announced during FY 2023 and 115 announced during FY 2022.