Marshall, Minn.-based Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care has agreed to purchase Fieldcrest Assisted Living, located in nearby Cottonwood, Minn. Assisted living is a growth area for hospice. Between 2011 and 2019 hospice utilization overall rose by 35%; however, hospice utilization in assisted living facilities increased by more than 100%, according to a 2019 report from Hospice News sister site Senior Housing News. “Fieldcrest offers a unique opportunity for us. As a licensed home care and hospice provider, it will allow us to provide a broad range of residential services for seniors,” said Pat Mellenthin, CEO of Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care. Fieldcrest is expected to transition to operating under the Prairie Home Hospice & Community Care license on March 1.
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Source: https://hospicenews.com/2020/02/04/prairie-home-hospice-to-acquire-fieldcrest-assisted-living