The company focuses on personalized care and integrates its services with the local healthcare system. It operates freestanding psychiatric hospitals and a residential treatment center. With accreditation from the Joint Commission, Ascend Health provides a wide range of behavioral health programs, including inpatient services, day hospital services, and residential substance abuse treatment. They also offer specialized programs for women, active duty soldiers, seniors, and others. In 2012, Ascend Health was acquired by Universal Health Services, although the terms of the deal were not disclosed.