LLCP Acquires Synergy HomeCare, Poised For Growth

Levine Leichtman Capital Partners (LLCP) has acquired Synergy HomeCare. Synergy, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, offers many non-medical in-home services. These include personal care, companion care, and specialized care for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions or those recovering from illness or surgery. The company has more than 240 franchises operating in approximately […]

Why Comfort Keepers Is Shifting Its Focus To Its Franchise Owners

Last year, Comfort Keepers set its sights on becoming a 100% franchise company. This meant re-franchising all of Comfort Keepers’ 69 company-owned locations. Ramzi Abdine, chief operating officer of Comfort Keepers, once described the process of re-franchising Comfort Keepers’ company-owned locations as a “herculean effort.” Checking in at the top of the year, Comfort Keepers […]

Synergy HomeCare Expands In Florida While Right At Home Launches In Texas

Synergy HomeCare has opened its newest franchise location in south-central Florida. Headquartered in Sebring, the company provides a variety of non-medical, in-home care services to Highland County communities, including Avon Park and Lake Placid. These services range from companionship to personal and respite care. “If more people had someone at home to provide companionship, medication […]

Dealbook: Pennant Acquires Assets of Signature Healthcare at Home; Avid Health at Home Purchases Sandhills Home Care

The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG) has completed its purchase of certain Oregon assets of Signature Healthcare at Home. The company previously acquired Signature’s Idaho and Washington assets on August 1, 2024. “We are delighted to welcome these operations to the Pennant fold,” Brent Guerisoli, CEO of Pennant, said in a press release statement. “This is […]

Griswold Partners With Patriot Angels, Aims To Simplify Home Care For Vets Nationwide

Griswold has partnered with Patriot Angels, an organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families access Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid & Attendance benefits. This collaboration designates Griswold as a preferred home care provider nationwide for all inquiries related to Patriot Angels’ services. Through this partnership, Griswold and Patriot Angels aim to simplify veterans’ access to […]

2024’s Hidden-Gem Stories: CenterWell’s View of Home Health, What Provider Margins Actually Look Like, InnovAge’s Turnaround

In a year filled with attention-grabbing, newsworthy articles, it can be easy for some stories to fall through the cracks, no matter how compelling. As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to revisit some of the Home Health Care News stories that warrant a second viewing. These stories cover the truth […]

New Report Focuses On Persistent Problems Facing Community Home Care Providers

A new survey highlighted the challenges facing America’s direct support workforce, revealing a care system in crisis due to ongoing recruitment and retention issues. Direct support professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They help these individuals develop the skills needed to live and thrive in both home […]

Another State Faces The Pros, Cons Of Standardizing Home Care 

Home care providers are now required to be licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). These new regulations took effect on Aug. 20, 2024. By licensing these agencies, the state establishes standards that they must follow, as well as mechanisms for oversight and enforcement actions in cases of non-compliance. Additionally, there […]