About Us - History

Compassionate Hospice of North Georgia was founded in 2006 by President Steve Morris and CEO Don Edwards, with the assistance of Larry and Joann Kohn of Cumming, Georgia, to give terminally ill patients and their loved ones comfort, compassion and dignity.

Headquartered in Cumming, Georgia, Compassionate currently employs 70 professionals and 45 volunteers in 37 counties. While our primary focus is on home care, we serve patients where they feel most comfortable – whether that’s in long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, personal care homes or hospitals.

As a practice, hospice care can be traced back to 1967 when Dr. Cicely Saunders established Saint Christopher’s Hospice in Sydenham, England. Saint Christopher’s Hospice became the model for comprehensive end-of-life care. When asked why she chose the name “hospice,” Dr. Saunders replied, “…this will be something between a hospital and a home, with the skills of one and the hospitality, warmth, and time of the other.”

At Compassionate Hospice, we’re proud to continue the legacy of Dr. Saunders. Whether a patient is receiving in-home or inpatient services, Compassionate hospice is committed to providing the highest level of care with skill and warmth. We do whatever is best for our patients and their families.