Aveanna Healthcare
One of the largest pediatric and adult home care companies in the U.S., specializing in medically complex patients requiring skilled private duty nursing and therapy services.
Atlanta, GA
2017
~40,000
NASDAQ: AVAH
Medicaid, Commercial Insurance
What They Do
Aveanna delivers home-based care for medically complex, technology-dependent patients — primarily children with special health care needs (CSHCN) requiring skilled private duty nursing (PDN), as well as adult home health and hospice. The company operates through its subsidiary Pediatric Services of America (PSA) for pediatric care. Aveanna contracts with Medicaid and commercial insurers in over 30 states, making it one of the most geographically scaled pediatric home care platforms in the country. In March 2026, the company agreed to acquire Family First Homecare (27 locations, 7 states) for $175.5M in cash, filling geographic gaps particularly in Florida.
Competitive Position
Aveanna competes with other large pediatric home care platforms including Bayada Home Health Care, Maxim Healthcare Services, and smaller regional PDN providers. Its scale, Medicaid contracting infrastructure, and clinical focus on technology-dependent children create high barriers to entry. The acquisition of Family First Homecare deepens its private duty nursing concentration and Florida market dominance.
Funding Rounds
Q1 2026: Aveanna Healthcare (NASDAQ: AVAH) agreed to acquire Family First Holding LLC (Family First Homecare), a Trivest Partners-backed PDN platform with 27 locations across FL, IL, IA, PA, SD, TX, NC. $175.5M cash. Expected close Q2 2026.