Stoneridge Partners (Stoneridge), a national healthcare mergers and acquisitions advisory and strategic consulting firm, is pleased to announce its role in providing sell-side M&A advisory services to Penn Highlands Healthcare in the successful acquisition of its non-skilled in-home services division, Helpmates, Inc., by Help at Home.
The Stoneridge Partners team for this transaction was led by Ben Bogan, Partner and Managing Director, and Ted Cohen, Vice President and Associate Partner.
“The acquisition of Helpmates enables our health system to focus and grow the core services of Healthcare at Home which include home health and hospice,” said Cheryl Mitchell, Service Line Leader of Penn Highlands Healthcare at Home. “The values of Help at Home are very similar to those of Penn Highlands Healthcare, and we are confident that our clients will continue to receive the same high level of service.”
“We are honored to have represented Penn Highlands Healthcare in this transaction with Help at Home,” remarked Ted Cohen. “The deal aligns with both organizations’ commitment to providing exceptional in-home care services, and we are confident it will lead to lasting success for all parties involved.”
“2024 has been a banner year at Stoneridge Partners in the post-acute transactional space. We’ve experienced strong year-over-year transaction volume, and we are exceedingly bullish that 2025 will continue this trend,” said Ben Bogan.
About Penn Highlands Healthcare
Penn Highlands Healthcare is a regional healthcare leader committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality care to the communities of Northwestern and Central Pennsylvania. With a network that includes nine hospitals and more than 150 outpatient locations, Penn Highlands delivers a broad range of services, from primary and specialty care to advanced home health and hospice offerings. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes, the organization emphasizes innovation, compassionate care, and accessibility to meet the unique needs of the individuals and families it serves.
About Help at Home
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Help at Home is a nationally recognized leader in delivering high-quality, relationship-centered home care services. With nearly 50 years of operations, the company focuses on empowering seniors and underserved populations with complex chronic conditions to maintain their independence and well-being at home. As of December 2024, Help at Home serves approximately 70,000 clients each month through a network of over 170 branch locations across 11 states. Supported by more than 60,000 dedicated caregivers, Help at Home combines personalized in-home care with integrated care management programs to provide comprehensive support.
About Stoneridge Partners
Stoneridge Partners is a national healthcare mergers and acquisitions advisory and strategic consulting firm that manages complex transactions for home care, home health, hospice, and behavioral health companies. Our team of experienced healthcare advisors provides complete, confidential representation throughout the course of a transaction to both potential buyers and sellers. For additional information, visit www.stoneridgepartners.com and follow Stoneridge on LinkedIn.
Contact:
Stoneridge Partners
Ben Bogan
520.991.4653
[email protected]
Ted Cohen
901.484.6041
[email protected]
Ben Bogan, J.D., Partner and Managing Director at Stoneridge Partners, has been a leading figure in healthcare M&A since 2014, specializing in home health, home care, and hospice transactions. With over 70 successful closed deals, Ben’s experience and expertise have set him apart as a skilled and invaluable intermediary in the industry.
With a law degree from Albany Law School, a BSBA in Economics from the University of Florida, and his background as a former Assistant District Attorney and Assistant District Counsel for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Ben combines his legal background and M&A expertise to deliver exceptional results in every transaction. Available to his clients 24/7, Ben builds strong relationships with his clients and has garnered rave reviews.
For more information, please contact Ben directly at 520-991-4653 or [email protected]. All communications are confidential.