Enhabit Acquired by Private Equity — Healthcare M&A

Enhabit, a U.S. home health and hospice provider, has agreed to be taken private in a transaction valued at about $1.1 billion. The deal is being led by a private equity buyer, with the announcement positioning the transaction as a going-private move for the healthcare services company. The reported consideration indicates a sizable enterprise-scale acquisition focused on community-based care delivery.

Enhabit operates in the home health and hospice segment, serving patients who require skilled nursing, therapy, and end-of-life services outside traditional hospital settings. The move to private ownership reflects ongoing investor interest in healthcare providers that can manage clinical outcomes and reimbursement dynamics while pursuing operational improvements. In a market shaped by Medicare and other government payers, home-based care platforms have continued to attract capital due to their scale potential and the demand for aging-related services.

Deal terms beyond the headline valuation were not fully detailed in the available information, including the expected closing timeline and whether any specific financing structure or governance changes were disclosed. The transaction remains at the announced stage, and the transition to private ownership is expected to enable the buyer to execute a longer-term strategy for Enhabit’s home health and hospice operations.