6 articles on market intelligence from Hendon Partners' home care M&A advisory team.
Home-based care M&A activity in Q1 2026 reflected stabilized buyer interest, modest sequential improvement in deal volume, and continued segmentation between premium-quality assets attracting competitive bids and average assets pricing at lower multiples. Here is our quarterly read of the market.
April 15, 2026
Market IntelligenceThe home care M&A market in 2026 is characterized by selective but active buyer interest, stabilized multiples, and growing PE focus on clinical complexity and specialty care. Here is our perspective on current market conditions and what sellers should understand heading into a sale.
March 20, 2026
Market IntelligenceThe shift to Medicaid managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) is transforming home care agency economics — and therefore valuations. In some states, MLTSS creates significant value. In others, it compresses margins. Here is how to evaluate your position.
March 13, 2026
Market IntelligencePrivate equity firms are consolidating home care agencies across the country through a 'platform and add-on' roll-up strategy. Understanding how this works — and why it creates compelling acquisition opportunities for smaller agencies — could be the most important market knowledge a seller has.
January 23, 2026
Market IntelligenceBehavioral health is experiencing the most active M&A market in its history. Mental health practices, SUD treatment programs, and outpatient behavioral services are attracting intense PE interest. Here's what your business is worth and who is buying.
November 21, 2025
Market IntelligencePrivate equity firms have acquired hundreds of home care agencies in the past decade. Here's exactly what they screen for, what disqualifies an agency immediately, and how to position your business to attract the most competitive PE offers.
September 26, 2025
