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M&A InsightsHome Health & Hospice
Home Health & Hospice M&A guides and market data
Market data, valuation guides, and exit strategies for home health, hospice, home care, and private duty agencies.
Market Snapshot
2.2x - 3.8x
SDE Multiple
3.0x
Typical Multiple
4–9 months
Time to Close
High
Buyer Demand
Key Facts
Home health and hospice M&A activity has rebounded strongly in 2025-2026, with PE-backed platforms actively acquiring across all states.
Medicare star ratings are a major value driver, agencies with 4+ stars sell near the top of the range, well above lower-rated competitors.
Compliance history is the #1 deal-killer. Clean survey results and no deficiencies in the last 2 years are essential for premium valuations.
Hospice agencies with strong Average Length of Stay (ALOS) and growing census are the most sought-after targets.
The shift toward value-based care is increasing demand for agencies that can demonstrate reduced hospital readmissions.
Guides & Resources
Everything you need to understand this market, whether you're buying, selling, or advising.
How to Sell Your Home Health Agency in 2026
15 min
What your agency is worth, who's buying, Medicare certification, and the complete step-by-step selling process.
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How to Sell Your Hospice Business in 2026
15 min
Hospice valuations, census growth, average length of stay, and what buyers pay for quality hospice agencies.
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Home Health & Hospice Valuation Guide
12 min
How buyers value agencies. Medicare census, star ratings, payer mix, compliance history, and what drives multiples up or down.
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How to Prepare Your Home Health or Hospice Agency for Sale
12 min
The pre-sale checklist. Survey readiness, compliance cleanup, census optimization, and documentation buyers expect.
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