Pediatric Home Health Leaders Therapy 2000 and KidsCare Merge for National Expansion

Therapy 2000 and KidsCare Home Health have officially merged, establishing a leading national provider of pediatric home health services. This strategic union significantly expands access to essential occupational, physical, speech, and feeding therapies, alongside pediatric private duty nursing, across nine states: Texas, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., South Carolina, and Florida. The combined entity now serves over 21,000 patients and employs more than 2,300 dedicated professionals, aiming to grow its footprint in the critical pediatric home health market with support from Avesi Partners.

Jerre van den Bent, CEO of Therapy 2000, emphasized the merger's potential to "drive innovation in the market that supports positive, cost-effective growth, with best outcomes for children in need of care nationwide." Erik Baker, President of KidsCare, highlighted their shared purpose centered on clinicians and patients. This collaboration addresses the growing national need for specialized care for children with chronic and complex conditions, leveraging both organizations' exceptional clinical expertise and operational excellence to expand access and improve outcomes.

The combined organization is committed to enhancing access to high-quality pediatric home health services, known for fostering increased skill development, reduced hospitalizations, and improved family satisfaction. Delivering individualized, goal-oriented care in familiar home settings, including hands-on caregiver coaching, the entity will reinforce skill development and promote greater independence for children across diverse communities, ultimately improving long-term health and well-being for pediatric patients.