‘Everything is lining up’: Home-based care M&A expected to soar in near-term future

‘Everything is lining up’: Home-based care M&A expected to soar in near-term future 
Home Health News; by Audrie Martin; 11/11/24 
Home health, home care and hospice M&A was historically high in 2021, with high valuations serving sellers and solid return on investment serving buyers. Transactions plummeted after that, but recent signs suggest M&A is beginning to pick back up across sectors. ... Sellers should expect questions about employee retention, the company’s track record of growth after M&A and whether their leadership has done due diligence before entering the race. ... Experts predict that large, founder-led home health and hospice businesses will be in high demand in the coming year. Larger home care companies, especially those that are Medicaid-funded, will also be in demand.