Home Health Care News

Home-based care operators look to differentiate themselves through documentation, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.

The Franchise Times’ 2026 list of the largest franchise systems in the U.S.

Bayada Home Health Care named Melanie Sponholz its new chief compliance officer, according to a post on her LinkedIn profile.

Home Helpers and Right at Home expand through franchising with 409 and 750 locations respectively

Ennoble Care has added five states to its home-based primary care footprint, extending its reach into Florida, Kentucky, Ohio, Mississippi and Texas in September.

Home health and hospice provider Compassus is evaluating a broad array of growth opportunities, including de novo expansion, acquisitions and joint ventures.

Home health providers have had to reevaluate how they grow amid U.S.

Humana and Village Medical make moves in older adult primary care

Team Select Home Care reports 15% drop in hospitalizations with AI platform

Always Best Care, VNA Health Group and Home Halo appoint new leaders.

A Place At Home leans into franchise buybacks after Dovida deal

Deaconess Associations Incorporated (DAI) has closed on its acquisition of 24 home health locations and seven hospice locations from HCA Healthcare.

Home-based care M&A enters new phase with selective buyers and emphasis on compliance

HomeWell sets growth record with 33 franchise deals in 2026

Home-based care providers use AI tools to clear operational bottlenecks

Home Helpers Home Care promotes Bobby Kelley to chief development officer

Aveanna, Addus and Pennant discuss growth beyond new referrals at Jefferies conference

While caregiver fill-rate challenges permeate the home care industry, provider Solenvia has nearly eradicated the issue through its caregiver transportation model.

The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG) has maintained census and improved margins in its existing home health and hospice operations while moving through a major asset integration.

Addus HomeCare Corporation’s (Nasdaq: ADUS) planned $275 million acquisition of AccentCare’s personal care division is slated to close, at the earliest, in Q1 of 2027.

Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) has agreed to acquire AccentCare’s personal care division outside of New York for approximately $275 million.

Elara Caring, LiveWell and Freedom pursue balanced growth with new CEOs.

Industry experts emphasize the importance of data and communication when determining whether patients should transition to home health care or skilled nursing facilities.

Leaders from Caring Senior Service and other providers discuss using proprietary technology and AI to manage scheduling, billing, and patient data for franchise networks.