St. Croix Hospice CEO & CFO: Expansion Will Not Slow Down in 2022

As the volume of mergers and acquisitions in the hospice space continues to skyrocket, St. Croix Hospice, a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, has been among the providers fueling a robust market. St. Croix Hospice currently provides services to approximately 2,700 patients from more than 50 locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, […]

Future Leaders: Ashley Arnold, Vice President of Clinical Services, St. Croix Hospice

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with PointClickCare. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health and hospice care. To see this year’s future leaders, visit https://futureleaders.agingmedia.com/.  Ashley Arnold, vice president of clinical services, St. Croix […]

St. Croix Sets $20 Minimum Wage for Employees

St. Croix Hospice, a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, has increased its minimum pay for all full-time positions at the agency to $20-per-hour effective Oct. 10. The increase applies to both clinical and back-office staff. St. Croix currently services about 2,700 patients from more than 50 locations in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, […]

St. Croix Hospice Purchases Three Companies from LifeCare Collective

St. Croix Hospice, a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, has acquired three Missouri companies from LifeCare Collective — HomeCare of Mid Missouri, Nurses & Company and Transitions Hospice. Financial terms were undisclosed. The deal adds four locations to St. Croix’s footprint, bringing their total number of Missouri offices to six. Texas-based […]

St. Croix Hospice Continues Expansion in Wisconsin

St. Croix Hospice has extended its footprint in Wisconsin with a de novo in the Oak Creek community in the southeastern portion of the state. St. Croix is a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.IG. Capital, which acquired the hospice provider last year for an undisclosed sum. The company has been aggressive on […]

Future Leaders: Abbie Watson, VP, Central Operations, St. Croix Hospice

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with PointClickCare. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health and hospice care. To see this year’s future leaders, visit https://futureleaders.agingmedia.com/.  Abbie Watson, Vice President of Central Operations, St. Croix […]

Small Hospices Could Become Prime Targets for PE Buyers

Private equity investors remain bullish on hospice with no signs of slowing down. However, with a number of high-profile transactions completed or in the works during 2020 and 2021, the number of hospices of scale that are likely to come to market is dwindling. During the next few years, PE firms will likely fix their […]

Transitions Hospice Enters Michigan Market with De Novo

Transitions Hospice has expanded into Michigan with a de novo in the Troy community. The new location will care for patients in Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor and a number of surrounding communities. The move furthers Transitions’ multi-state expansion plan, focused on Midwest markets. Transitions Hospice is a portfolio company of the Transitions Group, which also […]

St. Croix Enters Michigan Market with CNS Hospice Deal

Minnesota-headquartered St. Croix Hospice has moved into the state of Michigan with the purchase of CNS Hospice for an undisclosed amount. The Troy, Mich.-based provider serves the Detroit metropolitan area.  St. Croix, a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, has been aggressive in pursuing growth during 2020 and 2021. St. Croix opened […]

Hospices Leverage Volunteers, Technology to Support Isolated Patients

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the serious implications of loneliness and isolation for patients with serious or terminal illness, including early mortality, pain sensitivity, psychosocial well being and other factors. While widespread vaccination is giving providers better access to patients, many are realizing that efforts to address these aspects of patient care should […]