Hospice

    State and city guides for selling hospice businesses, market data, regulations, Certificate of Need info, and buyer landscapes.

    Market Snapshot

    3.5x – 6.0x

    Profit Multiple

    5.0x

    Average Multiple

    4–9 months

    Time to Close

    Very Strong

    Buyer Demand

    Key Facts

    Hospice M&A is one of the most active healthcare segments in 2026, driven by aging demographics and Medicare reimbursement stability.

    Certificate of Need (CON) states limit new competition, existing licenses in CON states are significantly more valuable.

    Average Length of Stay (ALOS) between 60-90 days is the sweet spot. Too short signals late referrals; too long raises compliance flags.

    PE-backed platforms are the most active buyers, often paying 5-9x EBITDA for quality agencies with growing census.

    Clean compliance history is non-negotiable, recent deficiencies or survey issues can reduce your value by 30-50%.

    Guides & Resources

    Everything you need to understand this market, whether you're buying, selling, or advising.

    How to Sell Your Hospice Business in 2026

    15 min

    What your agency is worth, who's buying, census and ALOS, and the complete step-by-step process.

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    Home Health & Hospice Valuation Guide

    12 min

    How buyers value agencies. Census, star ratings, payer mix, compliance, and what drives the multiple.

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    How to Prepare Your Agency for Sale

    12 min

    The pre-sale checklist. Survey readiness, compliance, census optimization, and documentation.

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    Hospice Guides by State

    State-specific market data, CON regulations, buyer activity, and city-level guides.

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    Hospice Guides by State

    State-specific market data, CON regulations, buyer activity, and city-level guides.

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