Legacy Village of Jacksonville Recognizes Five Caregivers on National Nurses Week

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (June 14, 2018) – The five-member nursing team at Legacy Village of Jacksonville 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 of Jacksonville team, residents and family members appreciate all of their dedicated work to serving the greatest generation with excellence,” executive director of Legacy Village of Jacksonville, Nicole Smith, said.

The nurses recognized were: Leigh Ann Patterson, Gennie Thrasher, Jessie Waites, Tanya Sims, and Stephanie Smith.

“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.

Situated at 1116 James Hopkins Road, Legacy Village of Jacksonville is an assisted living and memory care community in Jacksonville, AL that offers independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer’s care services in a safe, attentive, homelike atmosphere. The facility, which is conveniently accessible to all points in Jacksonville, is committed to serving the greatest generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity. More information is available at legacyjacksonville.net or by calling (256) 782-0960.

Legacy Village of Jacksonville 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.

Photo caption: JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (June 14, 2018) – The five-member nursing team at Legacy Village of Jacksonville 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.