Compassus & Providence: Charting a Course for Expanded In-Home Care Access & integrated Health Delivery
November 12, 2025 – A powerful partnership between Compassus, a leading national provider of in-home care, and Providence, a prominent not-for-profit health system, is poised for critically important expansion. This joint venture, “Providence at home,” isn’t just about growth numbers; it’s about fundamentally reshaping access to vital home health, hospice, and palliative care services, addressing a critical gap in the current healthcare landscape.
The collaboration, formalized in 2024, is now entering a focused growth phase built on two core strategies: deepening integration within the Providence network and aggressively expanding community-based referral partnerships. This isn’t simply a business move; it’s a strategic alignment designed to deliver a more holistic and patient-centered care experience.
Bridging the Gap: Seamless Transitions Within Providence
A key challenge in healthcare today is the often-fragmented transition from hospital to home. Too often, crucial information gets lost, authorizations are delayed, and patients don’t receive the in-home support they need to recover effectively – or to live comfortably at end-of-life.”We want to eliminate those process gaps,” explains Nick Gordon, Senior Vice President of Strategic Execution at Compassus. “Our growth strategy within Providence centers on building a tightly integrated, collaborative process.”
This means more than just having a presence within Providence facilities. It requires dedicated clinical liaisons, proactive discharge planning, and a streamlined dialog flow between hospital-based clinicians, case management teams, and the “Providence at Home“ staff. The goal is to ensure that patients are seamlessly connected to appropriate in-home services before they even leave the hospital.
“Frequently enough, hospitals are under immense pressure to expedite discharges,” gordon notes. “We’re working to alleviate that pressure by proactively identifying patients who would benefit from our services and ensuring a smooth, efficient transfer of care. This isn’t just about faster discharges; it’s about better discharges – ones that set patients up for success at home.”
beyond the Hospital Walls: Cultivating Community Connections
While maximizing opportunities within the Providence ecosystem is paramount,the joint venture recognizes the importance of reaching patients outside of traditional hospital settings.The second pillar of their growth strategy focuses on building strong relationships with key referral sources in the community.
This includes actively engaging with long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and – crucially - physicians practicing in the field. Compassus and Providence are investing in dedicated personnel whose sole focus is to cultivate these relationships, educate providers about the benefits of in-home care, and facilitate referrals.
“We’re building a network of advocates who understand the value of home health, hospice, and palliative care,” Gordon states. “These clinicians are on the front lines, interacting with patients daily. By equipping them with the information and resources they need, we can significantly expand access to the services we provide.”
Compassus: A National Leader in In-Home Care
Compassus brings significant expertise to this partnership. With over 8,000 employees operating across more than 280 locations nationwide, the Brentwood, Tennessee-based company is a recognized leader in the delivery of home health, home infusion, palliative, and hospice services. Backed by Towerbrook Capital Partners, Compassus has a proven track record of providing high-quality, compassionate care in the comfort of patients’ homes.
A Phased Approach: Stability First, Growth Second
The “Providence at Home” joint venture is currently navigating a transition period as employees integrate into the new organizational structure. gordon emphasizes that the immediate priority is ensuring a stable and supportive surroundings for caregivers and maintaining continuity of care for existing patients.
“Right now, the focus is on stability for the caregivers, a clean transition for them and stability for the patient census that we’re inheriting and serving,” he explains.”We’re working closely with Providence to build a robust strategic plan for 2026, including clearly defined growth targets.”
Looking ahead, Compassus envisions a future where the joint venture offers a complete continuum of integrated care. For example, they are actively exploring opportunities to expand hospice services to include home health offerings in key markets like texas.
Addressing a Critical Need: Expanding Access to In-Home Care
The driving force behind this expansion isn’t simply market chance; it’s a deep commitment to improving access to affordable, high-quality in-home care. Gordon highlights a startling statistic: “We believe up to half of the people who coudl benefit from home health services aren’
