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UnitedHealth Divests 164 Locations to Settle Antitrust Concerns in Amedisys Deal

UnitedHealth Divests 164 Locations to Settle Antitrust Concerns in Amedisys Deal

UnitedHealth Group has agreed to sell off a number of hospice and home health locations to resolve U.S. antitrust concerns over its $3.3 billion acquisition of Amedisys. The Justice Department and attorneys general from four states (Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey and New York) filed a civil antitrust lawsuit in November 2024 to block the deal, arguing it would reduce competition in the home health services market. The divestiture includes 164 home health and hospice locations (including one affiliated palliative care facility) across 19 states, accounting for approximately $528 million in annual revenue. The settlement also requires divestiture of eight additional locations if regulatory... Read More »
Aveanna Healthcare Expands in Hospice Sector with Full Ownership of 63 Facilities

Aveanna Healthcare Expands in Hospice Sector with Full Ownership of 63 Facilities

Aveanna Healthcare Senior Services LLC holds a prominent position in the hospice sector across multiple states, maintaining full ownership of 63 facilities. This information comes from the latest data from CMS. Aveanna’s operations are concentrated in Alabama, where it affiliates with 18 facilities. Of these, 11 are dedicated to hospice services, while the remainder are affiliated with home health care. The company’s facility presence also includes Florida with nine facilities, Minnesota with six and states like Iowa and Wisconsin, each with six facilities. The hospice sector sees Aveanna as a top competitor, particularly in Alabama, where it aligns with other major owners such... Read More »
Team Select Home Care Buys Massachusetts-Based Marathon Nursing

Team Select Home Care Buys Massachusetts-Based Marathon Nursing

Team Select Home Care announced that it has acquired Marathon Nursing for an undisclosed price. Marathon Nursing, headquartered in Braintree, Massachusetts, delivers skilled home nursing care to medically complex adult patients. Founded in 2008, Team Select Home Care is a provider of in-home private-duty nursing services. The company serves medically complex pediatric and adult patients across 15 states. “This is about more than a name,” Team Select Home Care CEO Fred Johnson said in a statement. “It’s about building on Marathon’s strong local foundation while bringing in Team Select’s national support and infrastructure. Together, we are better equipped to serve families and empower... Read More »
Addus HomeCare Buys Helping Hands Home Care Service During Second Quarter

Addus HomeCare Buys Helping Hands Home Care Service During Second Quarter

Addus HomeCare Corporation announced its acquisition of Helping Hands Home Care Service during its second-quarter earnings call on August 5, 2025. Helping Hands is being acquired for $21.2 million. Helping Hands is a home care company with locations in Western Pennsylvania. It offers a range of home-based services, mainly personal care, including home health and hospice services. According to the original deal press release, Helping Hands has nearly $17 million in annualized revenue and employs more than 500 people serving approximately 600 patients daily. Addus HomeCare provides home care services, primarily including personal care services that assist with activities of daily living,... Read More »

Cornerstone Healthcare Inc’s Strategic Focus on Arizona’s Home Health Sector

Cornerstone Healthcare Inc holds a significant presence in the hospice sector across multiple states, particularly in Arizona where it affiliates with 13 hospice facilities. According to the latest data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the company fully owns 113 of its total 116 facilities, showcasing a strong ownership strategy. Its emphasis is evident, with 63 facilities focusing on hospice care and the remaining 53 on home health services. In Arizona, other notable players include The Pennant Group Inc, which also affiliates with 13 facilities, creating a competitive landscape in the state’s healthcare sector. Kindred Healthcare and Amedisys Inc are... Read More »
Behind the Deal: Creach Family Holdings Bolsters Midwest Home Health Presence with Freudenthal Acquisition

Behind the Deal: Creach Family Holdings Bolsters Midwest Home Health Presence with Freudenthal Acquisition

Creach Family Holdings announced that it has expanded its home health footprint in the Kansas City MSA, with the acquisition of Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare. The transaction closed in early July 2025 and was facilitated by Agenda Health, an Austin, Texas-based M&A advisory firm specializing in healthcare. Agenda Health acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare. Founded by Joe Freudenthal, Freudenthal Home-Based Healthcare is a provider of in-home health services based in St. Joseph, Missouri. With a strong footprint in Missouri, the company offers a comprehensive continuum of care, ranging from in-home assistance to skilled nursing and hospice... Read More »