Pennant Completes Purchase of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama Operations from UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys

Rhea-AI Summary

Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG) has completed the acquisition of healthcare operations from UnitedHealth Group for $146.5 million. The acquisition includes 54 locations across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, comprising home health, hospice, and personal care services divested as part of UnitedHealth and Amedisys's antitrust settlement with the U.S. Justice Department.

The acquired operations are primarily located in Tennessee, a certificate of need state, with approximately two-thirds of revenue from home health services and one-third from hospice. A transition services agreement is in place to ensure smooth integration. This strategic expansion marks Pennant's entry into the Southeast region, representing a significant growth opportunity for the company.

Positive

• Strategic expansion into Southeast U.S. with 54 new locations
• Acquisition includes valuable operations in Tennessee, a certificate of need state
• Established transition services agreement ensures smooth integration
• Acquisition provides immediate revenue diversification with 2/3 home health and 1/3 hospice mix

Negative

• Significant capital outlay of $146.5 million for the acquisition
• Integration risks in new geographic markets
• Operational challenges in managing expanded geographic footprint

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EAGLE, Idaho, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG), the parent company of the Pennant group of affiliated home health, hospice, home care and senior living companies, announced today that on October 1, 2025, it acquired certain operations from UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (“UnitedHealth”). The operations were divested pursuant to UnitedHealth’s and Amedisys Inc.’s (“Amedisys”) antitrust settlement with the United States Justice Department.

Pennant is purchasing divested home health, hospice, and personal care services in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama for a combined purchase price of $146.5 million. The asset package includes 54 locations.

The acquired agencies are primarily located in Tennessee, a certificate of need state. Approximately two-thirds of the revenue is connected to home health and one-third to hospice. Pennant and UnitedHealth have a transition services agreement in place to facilitate a smooth transition, and Pennant has prepared throughout 2025 to execute on the transaction.

“This marks an exciting new chapter in Pennant’s growth journey,” said Brent Guerisoli, Pennant's Chief Executive Officer. “Entering the Southeast is a strategic move for us, and we do so from a position of strength, building on proven leadership, operational excellence, and a clear vision for the future. This acquisition opens the door for emerging leaders in this new region to grow within Pennant’s innovative platform.”

“We are pleased to welcome these exceptional teams into the Pennant family,” said John Gochnour, Pennant’s Chief Operating Officer. “They are among the leading operators in our industries, and their commitment to clinical excellence and deep local ties to the region make this an exciting combination. We look forward to bringing these agencies into our portfolio and bringing the Pennant operating model to the Southeast United States.”

Mr. Guerisoli reiterated that Pennant will continue to pursue opportunities for growth in the home health, hospice and senior living industries, targeting strategic and underperforming operations of all sizes.

Pennant was advised on legal matters by Robinson & Cole LLP and Paul Hastings LLP, with Truist Securities serving as financial advisor on the transaction.

About Pennant^:

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. References herein to the consolidated "company" and "its" assets and activities, as well as the use of the terms "we," "us," "its" and similar verbiage, are not meant to imply that The Pennant Group, Inc. has direct operating assets, employees or revenue, or that any of the home health and hospice businesses, senior living communities or the Service Center are operated by the same entity. More information about Pennant is available at www.pennantgroup.com.

SOURCE: The Pennant Group, Inc.

Contact Information

The Pennant Group, Inc.
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FAQ

How much did Pennant Group (PNTG) pay for the UnitedHealth operations?

Pennant Group paid $146.5 million for the healthcare operations across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.

What assets did Pennant acquire from UnitedHealth in October 2025?

Pennant acquired 54 locations providing home health, hospice, and personal care services, primarily located in Tennessee.

Why did UnitedHealth sell these operations to Pennant Group?

The operations were divested as part of an antitrust settlement between UnitedHealth, Amedisys, and the United States Justice Department.

What is the revenue distribution of Pennant's newly acquired operations?

Approximately two-thirds of revenue comes from home health services, while one-third comes from hospice operations.

How will Pennant manage the transition of the acquired UnitedHealth operations?

Pennant has established a transition services agreement with UnitedHealth to facilitate a smooth transition and has been preparing throughout 2025 for the transaction.