By LevinPro HC
Ascension Health Alliance: Ownership Structure and Facility Distribution
Ascension Health Alliance, operating primarily in the home health sector, holds a diverse range of 128 facilities according to the latest CMS data (as of January 2025). With a minimal full ownership stake in only five facilities, it significantly extends its influence in the sector through various affiliations, with partial ownership between 5% and 50% in 99 facilities.
Facility Distribution by State and Sector
In Wisconsin and Michigan, Ascension’s footprint is most prominent, each hosting 12 facilities. The organization has a strategic presence in Texas (10 facilities) and Alabama (eight facilities) as well. Notably, the primary sector remains hospice with 97 facilities, overshadowing its home health counterparts accounting for 29 facilities.
Sector Competitiveness and Affiliations
Ascension Health Alliance competes against significant players like Billings Clinic and several other entities each affiliating with around two facilities. This spread is indicative of a competitive environment where multiple organizations share influence over facility operations.
