As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. MercyOne Shutters Hospice House in Iowa MercyOne has closed its Iowa-based hospice center due to economic headwinds. The health system will no longer offer inpatient services […]

Legacy Hospice Acquires Safe Harbor

Legacy Hospice has expanded in Missouri by acquiring Safe Harbor Hospice for an undisclosed sum. Safe Harbor’s 13-county service region builds on Legacy’s footprint in southeastern Missouri. All told, Legacy now operates 19 locations in seven states, predominantly in rural areas. The company is backed by the Chicago-based private equity firm Prairie Capital.   The Safe […]

Choice Homecare of Texas Acquires Nextgen Hospice

Choice Homecare of Texas, LLC has purchased Nextgen Hospice for an undisclosed sum. Nextgen will rebrand under the Choice name. Choice Homecare provides hospice, rehab services and home health care in more than 100 counties throughout Texas. The post-acute provider has been on a growth trajectory for a number of years both due to acquisitions […]

Choice Homecare Acquires Legacy Hospice

Tyler, Tex.-based Choice Homecare of Texas LLC., a holding company focused on health care businesses,  has acquired Legacy Hospice, also based in Tyler and Sulphur Springs, Tex., for an undisclosed amount. Legacy will rebrand as Choice Hospice. The transaction marks Choice’s fifth acquisition since Jan. 1, 2018. In addition to hospice, Choice’s holdings include home […]