Family Hospice buys North Georgia Community Hospice

Family Hospice completed its acquisition of North Georgia Community Hospice on July 14, expanding hospice and palliative care access across Northwest Georgia. The deal keeps current patients with the same caregivers while adding more clinical and bereavement services to the region.

Why it matters: - The acquisition extends Family Hospice’s reach across Northwest Georgia and completes the company’s service footprint across North Georgia. - Current patients can keep receiving hospice care without interruption during the transition. - The deal adds more clinical resources, bereavement support, volunteer services and specialized programs for patients and families in the region.

What happened: - Family Hospice announced it completed its acquisition of North Georgia Community Hospice, LLC on July 14, 2026. - The transaction expands access to hospice and palliative care throughout Northwest Georgia. - Family Hospice framed the acquisition as part of its continued growth across Georgia. - North Georgia Community Hospice founder and owner Annalee Sams said the transition will help continue and expand end-of-life care in Dalton and surrounding communities.

The details: - Family Hospice said current patients will continue with the same experienced caregivers and staff who served the community before the acquisition. - Charlie Hall, Family Hospice chief executive officer, said the companies shared a commitment to quality care and community partnership. - Family Hospice said the acquisition allows the company to complete its service footprint across North Georgia. - Family Hospice was founded in January 2022 and is family-owned and locally operated. - The company serves communities in Georgia and South Carolina. - Family Hospice offers hospice and palliative care, emotional and spiritual support, bereavement services, volunteer programs and specialized programs. - More information is available at the company’s announcement. - Family Hospice also shared its LinkedIn page at its LinkedIn profile and its Facebook page at its Facebook page.

Between the lines: - The acquisition suggests Family Hospice is using M&A to deepen its regional presence rather than building coverage only through organic growth. - Keeping the same caregivers in place reduces disruption for patients and families during a sensitive transition. - The emphasis on community-based care signals the company wants to preserve local relationships while adding scale.

What's next: - Family Hospice is expected to use the acquisition to broaden services and strengthen its presence in Northwest Georgia. - Patients and families in the region should see expanded access to the company’s full continuum of hospice and palliative care. - Family Hospice said it will continue expanding access to end-of-life care while maintaining local relationships and presence.

The bottom line: - Family Hospice now has a broader Northwest Georgia footprint and a larger platform to deliver hospice care in the region.