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Elara Caring Secures New Strategic Investment from Ares and DaVita
DALLAS, February 02, 2026--Elara Caring (Elara), a leading national provider of skilled home health, hospice, behavioral health, and personal care services, today announced that it has entered into an agreement for a strategic investment from Ares’ Private Equity Group (Ares) and DaVita. The investment is intended to expand access to personalized, clinically advanced care at home for patients with complex and acute needs. Elara will continue to operate as a wholly independent company led by CEO
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