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Why Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Operators Invest in Home-Based Hospice Programs

Hospice News

Offering hospice can be a gamechanger for skilled nursing and assisted living operators looking to stand out from competitors and improve patient reach. Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have been joining the mix, taking varied routes to growth into home-based hospice care. Among the 1.6 Among the 1.6

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Covenant Care Deal a Growth Engine for VITAS

Hospice News

In April, VITAS acquired Covenant’s hospice operations as well as one assisted living facility in an $85 million deal. The transaction brought VITAS into the Alabama market and expanded its geographic footprint in Florida and marked the company’s entry into the assisted living space. year over year.

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Tips for Helping a Loved One Adjust to Assisted Living

Aging Life Care Association

Are you considering moving them to an assisted living community? These are designed to provide care and assistance with daily activities, while ensuring their residents some level of independence.

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VITAS Eyeing Expansion in 12 States

Hospice News

In April, VITAS acquired Covenant Health and Community Services hospice operations as well as one assisted living facility in an $85 million deal. The former nonprofit also operates a 32-bed assisted living facility in Pensacola, Florida. Covenant contributed close to $11 million to VITAS $391.4 year over year.

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Organic Growth Top of Mind for Hospice Providers in 2025

Hospice News

Referrals from senior living and assisted living facilities, hospital systems and palliative care programs are also expected to significantly drive growth. When asked about their biggest opportunities for referral growth, 22% of respondents pointed to senior living and assisted living facilities.

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Hospice Care Found Lacking in Assisted Living Setting

Hospice News

Hospices that see higher numbers of patients in assisted living facilities tend to have lower quality scores than other providers, research has found. The findings point to possibly growing gaps of unmet needs among hospice patients in assisted living (AL) settings, according to the researchers.

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Mission Health Services Acquires Angel’s Crossing Home Hospice

Hospice News

Mission is a nonprofit provider of nursing home, assisted living, short term care, memory care and therapy services. The long term care company Mission Health Services has acquired Utah-based Angel’s Crossing Home Hospice. The M&A advisory firm Agenda Health facilitated the transaction. Financial terms were undisclosed.

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