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Agape Care Group’s ACG Hospice Brand Continues Its Growth Strategy and Acquires Locations In Louisiana, Virginia, and Oklahoma
SPARTANBURG, S.C., November 28, 2023 – Agape Care Group (Agape Care), a portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity Partners and a leading hospice and palliative care provider, announced today it has acquired locations in Louisiana, expanding their ACG Hospice brand in the state, Virginia and Oklahoma, its first foray into the two states.
With its acquisition of two Legacy Hospice locations in Jonesboro and Hammond, Louisiana, ACG Hospice will expand its existing end-of-life care offerings to 25 parishes throughout the state.
In Oklahoma, ACG Hospice acquired an additional Legacy Hospice location in Grove, Oklahoma. ACG also acquired Advocate Hospice Care, based in Oklahoma City. This marks the expansion of ACG Hospice into the state with care coverage in 20 counties.
In Chesapeake, Virginia, the company acquired Cardinal Hospice, entering the state with coverage in four counties, which include the cities of Portsmouth and Norfolk.
“We’re excited to work with the existing teams in Virginia, Oklahoma, and Louisiana to continue bringing high-quality end-of-life care to patients in these areas and expand ACG Hospice’s presence across the country,” said Troy Yarborough, chief executive officer of Agape Care Group. “This expansion strengthens our team and further solidifies our position as a leading hospice and palliative care provider.”
ABOUT AGAPE CARE GROUP
As a regional leader in hospice and palliative care, Agape Care Group proudly serves over 3,500 patients through its family of brands — Agape Care South Carolina, Georgia Hospice Care, Hospice of the Carolina Foothills in North Carolina, Journey Hospice in Alabama and Louisiana, and ACG Hospice in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Virginia. The company’s 1,500+ employees are committed to serving with love those touched by an advanced illness, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. Agape Care Group offers hospice and palliative services across multiple settings and is renowned for its superior patient-family experience and expertly trained professionals. www.agapecaregroup.com
ABOUT RIDGEMONT EQUITY PARTNERS
Ridgemont Equity Partners is a Charlotte-based middle market buyout and growth equity investor. Since 1993, the principals of Ridgemont have invested over $6 billion. The firm focuses on equity investments up to $500 million and utilizes a proven, industry-focused investment approach and repeatable value creation strategies. www.ridgemontep.com