BrightSpring Health Sells ResCare Community Living to Sevita

The $1.2 billion deal expands Sevita's reach in the disability services sector.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:14pm

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BrightSpring Health Services, a leading provider of home and community-based health services, has completed the sale of its ResCare Community Living division to Sevita, a national provider of disability services. The $1.2 billion transaction will allow BrightSpring to focus on its core business while Sevita gains a significant foothold in the growing disability services market.

Why it matters

The sale represents a strategic shift for BrightSpring as it looks to streamline operations and double down on its home health and personal care services. For Sevita, the acquisition of ResCare Community Living expands its geographic reach and service offerings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The details

ResCare Community Living provides residential, vocational, and other support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across 38 states. The division generated over $800 million in revenue for BrightSpring in 2025. Sevita, formerly known as ResCare, is one of the largest providers of home and community-based disability services in the United States.

  • BrightSpring announced the sale on March 31, 2026.
  • The $1.2 billion transaction closed on the same day.

The players

BrightSpring Health Services

A leading provider of home and community-based health services in the United States.

ResCare Community Living

A division of BrightSpring that provides residential, vocational, and other support services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Sevita

A national provider of disability services, formerly known as ResCare, that is one of the largest in the United States.

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What they’re saying

“This transaction allows BrightSpring to focus on our core business of providing high-quality home and personal care services, while Sevita gains a significant foothold in the growing disability services market.”

— Jon Rousseau, President and CEO of BrightSpring Health Services

“The acquisition of ResCare Community Living expands our geographic reach and service offerings, strengthening our position as a leading provider of disability services in the United States.”

— Steve Verger, CEO of Sevita

What’s next

The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals.

The takeaway

This deal highlights the ongoing consolidation in the healthcare services industry as providers look to streamline operations and focus on their core competencies. The acquisition also underscores the growing demand for comprehensive disability services as the population of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities continues to rise.