


LITALICO Acquires Developmental Disability Centers of Nebraska for $50 Million
On June 28, LITALICO Inc. announced that it acquired Disability Centers of Nebraska (DDCN) for $50 Million. LITALICO will pay $29.5 million upfront and $20.5 million in an earn-out over three years. DDCN is a Medicaid-certified disability services provider based out of Omaha, Nebraska. It provides care for persons with disabilities and/or behavioral disorders. It was founded in 2015 and has 17 group homes in Nebraska. LITALICO is one of Japan’s largest intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) providers. According to the company’s financial reports, for the first quarter of 2024, LITALICO reported revenue of $7.72 billion. Following the acquisition, LITALICO... Read More »
Brightside Health Expands into Substance Use Disorder and Virtual Intensive Outpatient Treatment
Brightside Health announced on June 12 that it will now offer virtual intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for substance use disorder (SUD). Brightside Health’s acquisition of Lionrock Recovery launched this new service, enabling the company to provide comprehensive telemental health treatment for a wider range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, alcohol use disorder and SUD. Founded in 2010, Lionrock Recovery was an early pioneer in virtual substance abuse counseling. Lionrock Recovery takes a personalized approach to care and leverages technology to break down barriers for those struggling with alcohol and other substance use. Brightside Health... Read More »
Shannon Medical Center Acquires River Crest Hospital
On June 8, Shannon Medical Center announced that it entered into an agreement to acquire River Crest Hospital, an 80-bed medical center focused on behavioral health and based in San Angelo, Texas. The seller was Universal Health Services, Inc. Shannon Medical Center, also located in San Angelo, Texas, is a medical center offering comprehensive medical care to patients of all ages. It is part Shannon Health System. Shannon Health System provides patients with access to more than 350 providers in more than 40 medical specialties across multiple locations in Texas. This acquisition will help expand Shannon Medical Center’s presence in the area. The financial terms were not... Read More »
Pathways Recovery Centers Adds Serenity Park Recovery Center
Pathways Recovery Centers has announced the addition of Serenity Park Recovery Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, to its growing roster of mental health and addiction treatment programs. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 1972, Serenity Park Recovery Center offers addiction recovery in Arkansas. Previously known as Serenity House, the facility was one of the first in Arkansas to offer a gender-specific program for women. It moved to its current location in Little Rock in 1990, and was acquired by businesswoman Tara Tinnin in 2018. Pathways Recovery Centers offer men and women the opportunity to find freedom from addiction and mental health challenges. The organization... Read More »