SPARTANBURG, SC, February 1, 2022 – Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners and a leading hospice and palliative care provider in the Southeast region, announced today it has acquired Lanier Hospice based in Buford, Georgia. This acquisition expands Agape Care’s presence in Georgia to 98 counties, covering 65% of the state. Regionally, the company provides care in all 46 counties in South Carolina and has a total of 1,090 employees caring for 2,100 patients in both South Carolina and Georgia.

“We are thrilled to bring Lanier Hospice into the Agape Care family. The union of our two companies will help us to serve more patients and families in Georgia,” said Troy Yarborough, Chief Executive Officer of Agape Care Group. “Our vision is to be the premier provider of care in the Southeast known for our superior patient-family experience, delivering the highest quality care, and building a culture of excellence. Adding Lanier Hospice to our team helps us achieve this goal.”

“The Lanier affiliation is a great example of executing our mission to partner with high-quality hospice and palliative care providers, and we are excited to expand Agape Care’s presence in Georgia,” said Dan Harknett, Partner at Ridgemont. “As part of the Agape platform, Lanier Hospice will continue to preserve the high level of clinical service and patient satisfaction that they are known for, while also gaining access to additional resources to facilitate expansion across the region. We look forward to growing with the Lanier team and finding new ways to expand the Agape Care family.”

Lanier Hospice of Georgia will continue to operate under its current name and brand in the near term. Terms of the deal are not disclosed.