Employee Ownership at Avid
Employee Ownership at Avid
A Better Model for Building, Preserving, and Growing Home Health Care Agencies
A Better Model for Building, Preserving, and Growing Home Health Care Agencies
Avid uses an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to create a new standard in healthcare ownership—where caregivers build wealth, patients receive more stable care, and agency owners transition their businesses into trusted hands without selling out to extractive capital.
Avid uses an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to create a new standard in healthcare ownership—where caregivers build wealth, patients receive more stable care, and agency owners transition their businesses into trusted hands without selling out to extractive capital.
What is an ESOP?
An ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is a retirement and wealth-building structure where employees receive equity in the company over time—at no cost to them. It’s a federally recognized, tax-advantaged model used by thousands of successful businesses to reward employees and ensure long-term stability.
An ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) is a retirement and wealth-building structure where employees receive equity in the company over time—at no cost to them. It’s a federally recognized, tax-advantaged model used by thousands of successful businesses to reward employees and ensure long-term stability.
Why ESOPs Matter
Caregivers
Elders and Families
Founders
Investors
For Caregivers
Move from being treated as a cost center to being recognized as an owner—and build real financial security in the process.
Caregivers are the foundation of every home health agency, yet the system rarely rewards them for the quality, consistency, and compassion they bring to their work. Through Avid’s ESOP model, caregivers become long-term owners with equity that grows each year.
Automatic equity accumulation at no cost
Spend less time on paperwork, more time with patients
Career advancement within a growing platform
Control, voice, and dignity in workplace culture
Caregivers
Elders and Families
Founders
Investors
For Caregivers
Move from being treated as a cost center to being recognized as an owner—and build real financial security in the process.
Caregivers are the foundation of every home health agency, yet the system rarely rewards them for the quality, consistency, and compassion they bring to their work. Through Avid’s ESOP model, caregivers become long-term owners with equity that grows each year.
Automatic equity accumulation at no cost
Spend less time on paperwork, more time with patients
Career advancement within a growing platform
Control, voice, and dignity in workplace culture
Caregivers
Elders / Families
Founders
Investors
For Caregivers
Move from being treated as a cost center to being recognized as an owner—and build real financial security in the process.
Caregivers are the foundation of every home health agency, yet the system rarely rewards them for the quality, consistency, and compassion they bring to their work. Through Avid’s ESOP model, caregivers become long-term owners with equity that grows each year.
Automatic equity accumulation at no cost
Spend less time on paperwork, more time with patients
Career advancement within a growing platform
Control, voice, and dignity in workplace culture
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does using an ESOP make Avid a co-op or nonprofit?
No. An ESOP is a proven, federally recognized structure used by thousands of profitable companies. It operates like any for-profit enterprise—just with shared ownership.
Does using an ESOP make Avid a co-op or nonprofit?
No. An ESOP is a proven, federally recognized structure used by thousands of profitable companies. It operates like any for-profit enterprise—just with shared ownership.
Do employees have to buy in?
Not at all. ESOP participation is earned as a benefit, similar to other traditional employee benefits like insurance or 401k match. Employees never purchase shares themselves.
Do employees have to buy in?
Not at all. ESOP participation is earned as a benefit, similar to other traditional employee benefits like insurance or 401k match. Employees never purchase shares themselves.
Will the founder(s) still have control after the sale?
Founders can remain in leadership, serve as advisors, or fully transition out—it’s flexible.
Will the founder(s) still have control after the sale?
Founders can remain in leadership, serve as advisors, or fully transition out—it’s flexible.
How do investors make money in this model?
Through tax-efficient cash flow, strategic acquisitions, and long-term growth driven by stable operations.
How do investors make money in this model?
Through tax-efficient cash flow, strategic acquisitions, and long-term growth driven by stable operations.
What happens if a caregiver leaves?
They receive a payout of their vested shares over time—turning their years of service into accumulated wealth.
What happens if a caregiver leaves?
They receive a payout of their vested shares over time—turning their years of service into accumulated wealth.
Why is this better than other buyout structures?
Most other buyout structures extracts value through cuts and consolidation. ESOPs generate value by reinvesting in the workforce and compounding growth from within.
Why is this better than other buyout structures?
Most other buyout structures extract value through cuts and consolidation. ESOPs generate value by reinvesting in the workforce and compounding growth from within.
Building ownership and technology into the future of care
2025 Avid Health. All rights reserved
Building ownership and technology into the future of care
2025 Avid Health. All rights reserved
Building ownership and technology into the future of care
2025 Avid Health. All rights reserved