Bayada Home Health Care
| Company type | Nonprofit organization |
|---|---|
| Industry | Home health care |
| Founded | January 17, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Founder | J. Mark Baiada |
| Headquarters | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , United States |
Area served | United States (23 states), Germany, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Korea |
Key people | David Baiada (CEO), Mark Baiada (Chair of the Board of Trustees) |
| Products | Nursing care, rehabilitation, therapy, hospice support, assistive care, behavioral health, habilitation programs |
Number of employees | 28,000+ |
Bayada Home Health Care (branded as BAYADA) is a global nonprofit organization providing home health care services since its establishment in 1975. The company maintains a presence through more than 360 offices located in 23 states within the United States as well as internationally in Germany, India, Ireland, New Zealand, and South Korea.
Originally concentrating on home health aide assistance, BAYADA has broadened its offerings to deliver extensive home health care services catering to individuals of all ages and varying needs.
Company overview
With its main headquarters situated near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and a Global Support Center based in Pennsauken, New Jersey, BAYADA employs upwards of 28,000 healthcare professionals. This workforce includes nurses, therapists, medical social workers, and various support personnel. The organization marked a major milestone in May 2019 by serving its one millionth client.
BAYADA’s service portfolio includes nursing care, rehabilitation, therapy, hospice support, and assistive care tailored for children, adults, and elderly populations. Additionally, the company offers behavioral health and habilitation programs in selected states.
History
The organization was originally established as RN Homecare on January 17, 1975, by founder J. Mark Baiada in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1983, it rebranded to Bayada Nurses and later adopted the current name BAYADA Home Health Care on its 37th anniversary.
Bayada earned industry recognition in 2011 by receiving both the HomeCare Elite Award and the Pennsylvania Homecare Association Award for excellence in the field.
By 2018, Bayada operated over 360 offices spanning 26 states along with India and employed more than 28,000 healthcare workers including nurses, aides, therapists, and social workers. Ranked as the 14th largest employer in Philadelphia that year, the company reported revenues of $1.3 billion. Forbes also honored Bayada as one of the "Best Employers for New Grads," highlighting its robust growth and dedication to workforce advancement.
Nonprofit transition
On August 17, 2017, Mark Baiada stepped down from his role as CEO and revealed plans for the family to donate their privately held enterprise to become a nonprofit entity by January 2019. His son David Baiada—who had been with the company since 2002—assumed the CEO position while Mark Baiada took on the role of Chair of the new nonprofit’s Board of Trustees. The formal transition from a family-owned for-profit business to a nonprofit organization was completed on December 31, 2018.
Accreditation
Bayada Home Health Care is accredited by the CHAP for delivering home health services. Its Pediatric RN Residency Program holds a distinguished accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), setting it apart within the industry.
Innovations
In 1998, Bayada launched BAYADAbility Rehab Solutions—a dedicated in-home rehabilitative nursing program designed specifically for patients with severe medical conditions. In 2011, the company introduced a simulation (SIM) lab training initiative for home care professionals which has since expanded to more than 50 locations nationwide.