Legacy Village at Plantation Manor Recognizes Two Caregivers on National Nurses Week

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (June 12, 2018) – The two-member nursing team at Legacy Village at Plantation Manor was recognized on National Nurses Week, May 6 to 12, with the gifts of a new Littmann® Stethoscope, a personal note and a bouquet of flowers at each one’s nursing station in appreciation of their dedicated service.

National Nurses Week, an initiative of the American Nurses Association, recognizes the significant contributions of nurses to the health and wellbeing of others. The week concludes with a special day in remembrance of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

“Our nurses are the backbone of our care for our residents. We want our nurses to know how much the Legacy Village at Plantation Manor team, residents and family members appreciate all of their dedicated work to serving the greatest generation with excellence,” executive director of Legacy Village at Plantation Manor, Deidre Yates, said.

The nurses recognized were: Ashley Hurst, RN, and Deidre Yates, BSN, RN.  

“We could not provide the highest standard of care without our team of nurses. We wanted to express our gratitude for each of our nurses in a memorable way. They deserve to be celebrated, and we are glad that we are able to take the time to celebrate them,” said Melissa Boatwright, director of clinical support of Legacy Senior Living.

Caption: THOMASVILLE, Ga. (June 12, 2018) – The two-member nursing team at Legacy Village at Plantation Manor was recognized on National Nurses Week, May 6 to 12; shown here (l-r) Ashley Hurst, RN, and Deidre Yates, BSN, RN.

Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street at 220 Park Ave., Legacy Village at Plantation Manor is a personal care home in Thomasville, Ga., that offers assisted living type services and Alzheimer’s care services in a safe, attentive, homelike atmosphere. The facility, which is a short drive from Valdosta, Ga., and Tallahassee and Bradfordville, Fla., is committed to serving the greatest generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity. More information is available at legacythomasville.net or by calling (229) 227-0880.

Legacy Village at Plantation Manor is part of a family of senior living communities throughout the Southeast owned and/or operated by Legacy Senior Living, of Cleveland, Tenn. The parent company specializes in offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer’s care services. More information is available at legacysl.net.