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Aveanna Healthcare - HQ

place Sandy Springs, GA 500+ employees

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This company is backed by private equity (Bain Capital Private Equity (39.2%) and J.H. Whitney Capital Partners (17.8%))

Private equity ownership may impact company culture, benefits, and long-term stability. Review employee sentiment and risk analysis carefully.

shield Overall Risk Level

warning Medium Risk

Risk Flags

flagPE-backed with Bain Capital (39.2%) and J.H. Whitney (17.8%) as controlling shareholders
flag2019 data breach: phishing attacks exposed PHI of 4,000+ patients and employees; settled with MA AG for $425K
flag2023 data breach: unauthorized email access; class action settled up to $800K
flagMultiple Glassdoor reviews cite hostile regional management environments
flagSignificant debt load from PE-era leveraged acquisitions

Legal Issues

gavelHardaway v. Aveanna Healthcare LLC (E.D. Mich. 2024) — employment litigation
gavelT.C. v. Aveanna Healthcare LLC (1:24-cv-02152) — class action
gavelYoung v. Aveanna Healthcare LLC (1:24-cv-01882) — employment litigation
gavelData breach class action settled 2021 (up to $800K)

Ethical Concerns

policyEmployee reviews cite systematic underpayment and rare raises
policyReports of managers exploiting staff workload without adequate compensation
BBB RatingB+

psychology Employee Sentiment

6.4

out of 10

Management6.0
Culture6.4
Flexibility7.6
Compensation5.4
Career Development5.6
Work Environment6.4

thumb_up Common Praises

  • add_circle Flexible scheduling for field-based roles
  • add_circle Weekly pay with multiple payment options
  • add_circle Meaningful and rewarding work with patients and families
  • add_circle Access to clinical supervisors around the clock
  • add_circle Tuition reimbursement and career development programs

thumb_down Common Complaints

  • remove_circle Low compensation and infrequent pay raises
  • remove_circle PTO not available until after one year of employment
  • remove_circle Management inconsistency across branch locations
  • remove_circle Limited career advancement and promotion opportunities
  • remove_circle High employee turnover in field roles