Enhabit Home Health & Hospice Announces CEO Transition Plan

DALLAS—Enhabit, Inc., a home health and hospice provider, announced that Barb Jacobsmeyer, president and CEO, and a member of the board of directors, intends to step down from these roles in July 2026, or upon the appointment of a successor. The company said it has initiated a leadership succession plan with Jacobsmeyer’s full support to ensure a smooth transition.

The board has retained Russell Reynolds Associates, an executive search firm, to assist in a comprehensive search process to identify the company’s next CEO.

“I am honored to have served as the first CEO of Enhabit and to have been part of the steady progress we have made together over the past several years,” said Jacobsmeyer. “The leadership team and our entire workforce is second-to-none, and I have been inspired by our team’s commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate care for our patients. I am confident in Enhabit’s strategy and believe we are well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities ahead and create shareholder value.”

“On behalf of the board, I am sincerely grateful for Barb’s exceptional leadership, partnership and dedication to the company and the patients we serve,” said Jeffrey Bolton, chairman of Enhabit’s board of directors. “Barb has helped to stabilize the business during her tenure and enabled the company to build on our momentum. As we seek the right successor to drive our next phase of growth, we are committed to a smooth transition and remain focused on executing our mission.”