Minnesota Hospice

What Minnesota Hospice does

Minnesota Hospice is a locally owned and operated hospice care provider founded by local physicians in 2016 and headquartered in Lakeville, Minnesota. The organization delivers comfort-focused end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting illnesses (including cancer, heart, lung, neurological, liver, renal, stroke, and HIV/AIDS conditions) across Dakota, Rice, Scott, and southern Hennepin counties in the Twin Cities south metro. Services span all four Medicare-defined levels of hospice care (Routine Home Care, Respite Care, Continuous Care, and General Inpatient Care), delivered by an interdisciplinary team that includes registered nurse case managers, hospice nurse practitioners, home health aides, social workers, spiritual care coordinators, bereavement counselors, music and massage therapists, and trained volunteers. Specialty offerings include a We Honor Veterans program (Level 2 partner), holistic therapies (music, massage, pet therapy), and up to 13 months of post-loss grief support.

Revenue is generated through reimbursement from Medicare Part A hospice benefit, Medicaid, and private insurance, with no out-of-pocket cost for the majority of patients. The company accepts referrals from hospitals, physicians, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities via a 24/7 nurse line, fax referral process, and same-day emergency admissions, supplemented by free continuing education for healthcare providers. A non-profit affiliate, the Minnesota Hospice Foundation, supports supplemental education and patient/family services through tax-deductible donations. The organization holds a Medicare 5-star CMS rating (one of only six in Minnesota), is a two-time Star Tribune Top Workplace, and is a six-time Minnesota's Best Reader's Choice Gold winner for hospice care. There are no public funding rounds, M&A activity, or external capital involvement; the business is founder-led by CEO Ken Haglind and supported by a director-level leadership bench covering nursing, operations, support services, intake, hospice relations, HR, and nurse practitioners.

Name

Minnesota Hospice

Legal name

Minnesota Hospice

Website

https://minnesotahospice.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Minnesota Hospice is a locally owned, Medicare 5-star rated hospice provider serving four counties in the Twin Cities south metro. Founded by physicians in 2016, it delivers interdisciplinary end-of-life care—including nursing, social work, holistic therapies, and veterans services—reimbursed through Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospice Care in Assisted Living / Residential Care Facilities (HLADAHAE), Inpatient Hospice (General Inpatient Care) (HLADAHAB), Hospice Care in Nursing Facilities (SNF/NH Hospice) (HLADAHAD), Respite Hospice Care (Short-Term Relief) (HSABAFAD), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL), In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits (HSABAFAM), End-of-Life 24/7 In-Home Care (Hospice Support) (HSABAHAG)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• End-of-life care
• Palliative care
• Grief support services
• Veteran hospice care

Headquarters

HQ city

Lakeville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicare Part A Hospice Benefit: Hospice services covered under Medicare Part A for eligible beneficiaries. Covers medical management, physician services, nursing, social work, spiritual care, home health aides, medications, medical equipment, supplies, short-term inpatient care, and 24/7 on-call availability. For most families, no out-of-pocket expense.
2. Medicaid Hospice Coverage: Hospice services covered under Medicaid for eligible individuals, typically at no cost to patients.
3. Private Insurance Reimbursement: Most private insurance plans cover hospice services though coverage varies by plan. Minnesota Hospice verifies coverage and handles all paperwork and claims submission on behalf of patients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Minnesota Hospice delivers comfort-focused end-of-life hospice care to patients wherever they call home, including private residences, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities. The core offering is delivered through four Medicare-defined levels of care (Routine Home Care, Respite Care, Continuous Care, and General Inpatient Care) by an interdisciplinary team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, CNAs, and therapists. The company specializes in holistic, personalized care including pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and veteran-specific services.

Product overview

Minnesota Hospice is a locally owned hospice care provider offering a unified service model centered on compassionate, holistic end-of-life care. The core offering is Hospice Care, delivered through four Levels of Hospice Care (Routine Home Care, Respite Care, Continuous Care, and General Inpatient Care) by an Interdisciplinary Care Team. The portfolio includes specialty services such as Veterans Care (We Honor Veterans Level 2 partner) and Holistic Therapies (Music Therapy, Massage Therapy, Pet Therapy), supplemented by Grief Support Services, Continuing Education Classes for providers, and a Volunteer Program. Medicare Coverage services handle insurance verification and billing. The company operates a non-profit Minnesota Hospice Foundation for donations. All services emphasize comfort, dignity, and person-centered care delivered wherever patients call home, with 24/7 availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospice Care Primary hospice care service providing comfort, dignity, and support for individuals with life-limiting illnesses. Services include pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and care delivered wherever the patient calls home. Reimbursement via Medicare Part A, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.
• Levels of Hospice Care Four Medicare-defined care levels: Routine Home Care (standard home-based care), Respite Care (short-term inpatient breaks for caregivers), Continuous Care (crisis management with 8+ hours nursing in the home), and General Inpatient Care (pain/symptom management in facility settings).
• Veterans Care Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Research shows people receiving hospice services live an average of 29 days longer than those who do not

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• National Alliance for Care at HomeminorOthersMember of the National Alliance for Care at Home, a national organization representing hospice and home care providers. Membership indicates adherence to industry standards and access to resources and advocacy.
• Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care (MNHPC)minorOthersMember of the Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care, a state-level organization supporting hospice and palliative care providers in Minnesota through education, networking, and advocacy.
• Elder Resource Association (ERA) SouthminorOthersMember of Elder Resource Association South of the River, a community support organization for aging and elder care services in the southern Twin Cities region.
• We Honor Veterans Program (NHPCO + Department of Veterans Affairs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the We Honor Veterans program, a National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization initiative in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Committed to providing specialized hospice care for veterans including military service recognition ceremonies, veteran-to-veteran volunteer support, and connection to VA resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• VITAS Healthcare (Chemed): Largest hospice provider in the United States, owned by Chemed (also parent of Roto-Rooter). Operates a broad national network of hospice programs with mature referral relationships and scale advantages over regional operators like Minnesota Hospice.
• Enhabit Inc. Public home health and hospice operator spun off from Encompass Health. Comparable through hospice service line and Medicare reimbursement exposure, with greater scale and broader geographic reach.
• Gentiva (formerly Kindred at Home hospice): National hospice and palliative care provider owned by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Comparable through Medicare-funded hospice services and interdisciplinary care team model, with national scale and technology investments.
• LHC Group: National home health, hospice, and personal care services provider, now part of Optum (UnitedHealth Group). Comparable hospice service line and Medicare reimbursement model, with substantially greater scale and technology investment.
• Heartland Hospice (ProMedica): National hospice provider operating within ProMedica's integrated health system. Comparable through core hospice service delivery and referral network approach, with greater system-level resources.
• Amedisys Inc. Large publicly-traded home health and hospice operator with national footprint. Comparable through hospice service line and Medicare reimbursement model, though materially larger scale and integrated with home health offerings.
• Interim HealthCare Hospice: Franchise-based home health and hospice provider with national presence. Comparable through hospice service delivery and Medicare reimbursement, with multi-state reach through franchise network.

Direct peers

• Bristol Hospice: PE-backed (Webster Equity Partners) multi-state hospice platform growing rapidly through de novo and acquisition. Direct competitor pursuing regional density in hospice services with similar care delivery model and referral-driven GTM.
• Hospice of the Valley (Arizona): Large not-for-profit hospice serving the Phoenix metro. Comparable as a hospice-exclusive, quality-rated, community-embedded provider with interdisciplinary teams and multiple care settings, though at meaningfully larger scale and not a direct market competitor.
• St. Croix Hospice: Minnesota-headquartered hospice provider with similar size, multi-state Upper Midwest presence, and physician-led model. Most directly comparable competitor as a regional hospice operating in adjacent and overlapping Minnesota counties.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MNHospice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minnesotahospice
• Instagraminstagram.com/mnhospice

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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