The Home Healthcare M&A Market Just Split in Two

Home healthcare M&A market split showing home health and hospice deal growth versus private-duty and Medicaid declines

Home healthcare M&A is recovering—but not evenly. New August data show certified home health and hospice transactions rising sharply while private-duty and Medicaid deal activity falls. Here is what the split means for owners, buyers and valuations.

Home Health Care and Personal Care Services — Weekly M&A Update | August 24, 2026

Home healthcare and personal care services weekly M&A update from Northeastern Advisors

For owners considering a sale, the current market is active—but increasingly selective. Buyers continue to pursue established home healthcare and personal care businesses with strong compliance, favorable reimbursement, caregiver stability and geographic density. At the same time, regulatory changes are making transaction structure and pre-market diligence more important. This weekly update highlights the developments most […]