Legacy Village of Tifton Recognizes Three Caregivers on National Nurses Week

TIFTON, Ga. (June 14, 2018) – The three-member nursing team at Legacy Village of Tifton 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 Tifton team, residents and family members appreciate all of their dedicated work to serving the greatest generation with excellence,” executive director of Legacy Village of Tifton, Emily Leffew, said.

The nurses recognized were: Arnita Overstreet, Natalie Wadsworth, and Emily Leffew.

“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 in the beautiful countryside of Tift County at 1934 Whiddon Mill Road, Legacy Village of Tifton is an assisted living community in Tifton, Ga., that offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s care services in a safe, attentive, homelike atmosphere. The facility, which is a short drive from Valdosta, Ga., and Adel, Ga., is committed to serving the greatest generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity. More information is available at legacytifton.net or by calling (229) 386-CARE.

Legacy Village of Tifton is one of three Legacy Village facilities in South Georgia. Legacy Village at Park Regency in Moultrie, GA., Legacy Village at Plantation Manor in Thomasville, GA., and Legacy Village of Tifton in Tifton, GA are three of the 11 facilities 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: TIFTON, Ga. (June 14, 2018) – The three-member nursing team at Legacy Village of Tifton was recognized on National Nurses Week. Natalie Wadsworth and Arnita Overstreet pictured here (l-r).