Our History of Successful Transactions
Learn how Agenda Health has journeyed healthcare businesses through the successful M&A transactions listed below. Each real-world sale represents a unique challenge and vision we facilitated. Our faith-led, mission-driven approach implores us to match business owners with goal-aligned buyers as they move into the next chapter of their lives.
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High Priority Inc.
Caregivers Of America
Corpore Sano Hospice
Acquired by
St. Croix Hospice
Hospice
2022
St. Croix Hospice Adds Second Michigan Location with Acquisition of Corpore Sano Hospice in Plymouth
[PLYMOUTH, MICH.] Aug. 1, 2022 – St. Croix Hospice is adding a second location in Michigan with the acquisition of Corpore Sano Hospice in Plymouth.
“We are pleased to have the opportunity to expand our services in Michigan with the acquisition of Corpore Sano Hospice,” said Heath Bartness, Chief Executive Officer of St. Croix Hospice. “Bringing this new team in Plymouth on board, along with our existing location in Troy, expands our ability to offer the hospice benefit in Michigan partnering with local providers in these communities. Corpore Sano and their workforce have an impeccable reputation for providing care in the greater Plymouth area and we are excited to welcome patients, referral sources and employees to the St. Croix Hospice family.”
Corpore Sano Hospice
Avenir Hospice Care
Acquired by
CompleteOK
Hospice
2022
CompleteOK to Open Texas De Novo Within 6 Months
Oklahoma-based Hospice provider CompleteOK recently entered the Texas market with the purchase of a license from Avenir Hospice Care for an undisclosed sum. With the license in hand, the company expects to open a de novo in that area within six months.
Acquiring a license generally requires less capital than purchasing an entrenched asset already in operation. License transactions are often favorable for smaller organizations that seek to expand, but may struggle to outbid a large strategic buyer or private equity firm.
“We find value [in a license acquisition] in the fact that it’s an open canvas,” Cleland Edwards, owner of CompleteOK told Hospice News. “We get to take the agency and build it from the ground up. So we know exactly what we have going forward.”
Avenir Hospice Care
Hospice Select
Acquired by
Bristol Hospice
Hospice
2022
Bristol Acquires Texas-Based Hospice Select
Bristol Hospice has acquired Hospice Select in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for an undisclosed sum.
Bristol is a large multi-regional player that has grown seven times larger since private equity firm Webster Equity Partners purchased the company in 2017. The hospice operates more than 45 locations across 13 states, with EBITDA that exceeds $70 million, according to PE Hub.
M&A advisory firm Agenda Health represented Hospice Select in the transaction.
“We ran our bid process for Hospice Select at the start of this year and introduced them to myriad buyers,” Alex Veach, director of operations for Agenda Health, told Hospice News. “Hospice Select felt like the folks at Bristol represented the culture that they wanted to see continued in their hospice.”
Hospice Select
Hope Hospice
Acquired by
Bristol Hospice
Hospice
2022
Bristol Purchases Hope Hospice in Missouri
Bristol Hospice has acquired Missouri-based Hope Hospice for an undisclosed sum in the company’s first deal of the year. This follows nine acquisitions during 2020 and 14 in total since private equity firm Webster Equity Partners purchased the agency in 2017.
Hope Hospice in St. Louis was established in the early 2000s. Discussions of a possible sale began in late 2020 with its M&A advisors Agenda Health. The deal reflects the growing importance of established community relationships and reputation when it comes to hospice M&A, according to Alex Veach of Agenda Health.
The deal marks Bristol’s entry into the Missouri market.
“Especially for a new market acquisition, I think it’s essential. I’ve had several sellers tell me that their caregivers are actually the best marketers, and when you have a good set of caregivers that emphasize quality of care, it builds a brand for the agency in the area,” Veach told Hospice News. “It allows you to establish your hospice as one that puts the quality of the care and the value of the patient over profit, which every patient is going to prioritize.”
Hope Hospice
Morningsong Therapy Center
Acquired by
Nystrom & Associates
Behavioral Health
2022
Morningsong Therapy Center
Health Plus Home Health Care
Youngs Healthcare
Acquired by
Care Advantage
Home Health
2022
Care Advantage Expands Scope with Acquisition of Youngs Healthcare
Richmond, VA – August 16, 2022 – Care Advantage, Inc.(“Care Advantage”), one of the largest privately owned home health companies in the Mid-Atlantic, completed the acquisition of Youngs Healthcare earlier today.
Following swiftly behind the company’s most recent purchase of National Home Healthcare in Herndon, Virginia Youngs Healthcare becomes the seventeenth acquisition Care Advantage, Inc. has completed since 2018. It also marks the fifth acquisition since joining forces with Searchlight Capital Partners (“Searchlight”) in 2021.
The addition of Youngs Healthcare underpins the company’s presence and rapid expansion in Northern Virginia, but also its strategic approach of adding additional service offerings to the Care Advantage, Inc. portfolio, such as adult daycare services. Youngs also highlights the company’s diverse cultural background catering to Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese populations in the Northern Virginia footprint. With over 400 caregivers committed to the happiness and wellbeing of their patients and clients, Youngs will continue to grow and add to their extensive service offering.
Tim Hanold, CEO of Care Advantage, said, “I am thrilled to unite Youngs and Care Advantage, Inc. This has been a partnership I have been excited about forming for quite some time and for so a variety of reasons. From our very first conversations, it was evident how passionate the Youngs team was about providing care for others, the enthusiasm for what they do each day was palpable. Add to that their reputation in the community they serve is second to none and they are known for delivering high-quality care for their clients. I look forward to welcoming the Youngs clients and caregivers into our care family.”
Young Shin Lee, Founder of Youngs Home Health and Senior Center, said “I am so happy to share that Youngs care team will be joining Care Advantage group of companies. I know, both personally and professionally, this is an extremely positive change for Youngs, I can’t wait to see my company grow and evolve with Care Advantage’s support and expertise. After working directly with the Care Advantage team for that last few weeks I know our patients and our caregivers are in the very best of hands, and our legacy of delivering excellence in home care will continue.”
Andrew Schwartz, COO of Care Advantage, added “Youngs Home Healthcare and Senior Center and Care Advantage, Inc. are a great fit together. We are really excited about expanding our service offerings into Adult Day Care and adding that scope of care to the client care continuum. I am thrilled that Care Advantage continues to grow and extend its company footprint by adding wonderful new family branches like Youngs Home Care to our roster.”
About Care Advantage
Care Advantage is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s leading privately held home healthcare providers. The Company specializes in “one-on-one” quality nursing care in the home and is a one-stop shop for home healthcare services. Corporate headquarters are in Richmond, VA and there are 36 branch locations throughout Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, and Washington D.C. The Company provides a mix of Medicaid and self-pay nursing and personal care services such as bathing, dressing, and companionship and provides “skilled” services primarily by licensed nurses and therapists.
Youngs Healthcare
Care at Home Iowa
Alliance Home Health Care Services
Acquired by
Help at Home
Home Health
2022
Mission Healthcare Expands Geographic Footprint to Northern California Through Acquisition
SAN DIEGO, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — San Diego-based Mission Healthcare, one of the largest regional home health, hospice, and palliative care providers in Southern California, will acquire Alliance Home Health & Hospice Care, a Medicare-certified home health and hospice organization in Pleasanton, Calif. This marks the first acquisition by Mission Healthcare outside Southern California.
“Mission Healthcare is looking forward to partnering with Alliance and bringing new services to the Bay Area focused on the continuum of care,” says Mission Healthcare CEO, Paul VerHoeve. “Mission Healthcare and Alliance share a strong dedication to patient care and clinical excellence, and we look forward to applying our resources and proven model in partnership with Alliance’s experienced and passionate team.”
Alliance Home Health currently provides a full array of home health and hospice care services. Now, as a part of Mission Healthcare, new and existing patients will have access to Mission’s cohesive model of home health, hospice and palliative care and benefit from the company’s investments in industry-leading technology. Mission’s expertise in community-based care will allow for seamless transitions through the care continuum for East Bay residents.
Alliance Home Health Care Services
Above & Beyond Home Health & Hospice
Acquired by
Trinity Health
Home Health, Hospice
2022
Trinity Health At Home to Acquire Above & Beyond Home Health Care, Inc.
On May 18, Trinity Health At Home announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Above & Beyond Home Health Care and Hospice based in Monticello, IA. The organizations will officially join on July 1, 2022.
“Nearly 20 years ago, Above & Beyond began caring for patients in Monticello with our Mission of providing the highest quality of care to our patients and families. To maintain this high-quality care, as an agency, we can benefit from the shared resources and expertise Trinity Health At Home offers,” says Above & Beyond director Becky Cooper.
Trinity Health At Home is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the United States. With 14 home care agencies and five hospice agencies spanning 13 states coast to coast, Trinity Health At Home is a recognized provider of choice for community-based care.
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Above & Beyond Home Health & Hospice
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Having spoken with several agencies before making our decision, the transparency of Agenda stood out. That made it real simple: if we were going to do business, we wanted to do business with a firm of that integrity. They were present at every meeting, and the prep and debrief conversations meant we always knew what to expect. As we got closer to the end of the deal, it was new terrain for me and I didn’t know how to navigate it, but Agenda did a great job helping us work through those difficult talking points. In the end, they came through with everything promised on the front end, and that exceeded expectations.
Initially, the process felt overwhelming since it was my first time selling a business, but Agenda Health helped ease my concerns and answered all my questions. Agenda filled in the gaps where I lacked understanding … in the end, Agenda made a very complicated process feel simple.”
The Agenda Team was patient and went at the pace that we needed to go, which was important for us. They also provided education on the various dynamics of the process, which we greatly appreciated. We were introduced to a variety of buyers, which opened our eyes to various possibilities and gave us a good idea of what we were looking for in an acquirer. We would highly recommend Agenda for the value they bring.”
My overall experience working with Agenda was very positive. The team was professional, supportive, and ultimately delivered a great outcome. The valuation they provided was very insightful and valuable in understanding my company’s position, and I really appreciated the constant communication throughout the process, which kept me informed at every stage. Overall, the guidance, insights, and consistent support were invaluable in reaching a successful outcome, and I’m pleased with the experience.”
Agenda really understands ABA – they understood the differences in my practice and others and had great knowledge of the ABA-specific M&A market. They were able to clearly express our mission and program to potential buyers and understood what made my business different. Everyone was aligned on my goals and worked hard to accomplish them.”
Working with Agenda Health was a first-class experience. As first-time sellers, their clear communication and steady support helped calm our nerves throughout the process. We hadn’t planned to sell until Agenda provided a valuation, but we never felt pressured in this process. After Agenda presented our valuation information and the pros and cons of selling, we felt equipped to make an informed decision and committed to partnering with Agenda to sell our business.”
Agenda Health’s deep understanding of the ABA space and knowledge of the market made all the difference in my transaction. They knew exactly how to position our business and connected us with the right partner quickly. Agenda’s expertise gave us confidence every step of the way, and the outcome exceeded my expectations.”
Agenda gave us peace of mind and ease in selling our business. It’s such a big decision and undertaking, and Agenda takes something that’s probably one of the biggest decisions that a company owner is going to make and makes it easy and smooth. I would highly recommend it to anybody that is in our same kind of situation.”
Initially, the process felt overwhelming since it was my first time selling a business, but Agenda Health helped ease my concerns and answered all my questions. Agenda filled in the gaps where I lacked understanding … in the end, Agenda made a very complicated process feel simple.”
I needed an M&A firm with the connections to assist me with small, targeted home health investment opportunities that I could grow. Not only did Agenda Health deliver on that need, but they also managed the sale of that large agency at its maximized value. This team is able to excel at both large and small levels in M&A.”
Starting as a small hospice owner with a passion to grow, Agenda Health was instrumental in helping us identify acquisition opportunities and managing the process. Once we grew our company to over 600 patients in 7 states, Agenda found a buyer that allowed us to maximize our value and ensure that our family could retire comfortably. With over 10 years of experience working with their team, I can attest to their commitment to building long term relationships.”
Our family-owned, hospice company was only a small part of our $40 million healthcare enterprise, but it was intertwined with our home health business. Agenda Health worked with us to structure that divestiture and find the right partner. I recommend them to owners looking for a trusted and skilled partner.”