Deidre Yates has been named executive director of Legacy Village at Plantation Manor, a senior living community serving the Thomas County area.

Prior to her appointment, Yates served as an assistant director of nursing at a local rehab and health care facility.

Yates, a registered nurse in the state of Georgia, received a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Valdosta State University.

“Deidre has quickly impressed me with her nursing, organizational and administrative skills. I am excited as she begins to serve and care for the residents and team members of this community,” said Bryan Cook, COO of Legacy Senior Living, management company of Legacy Village at Plantation Manor.

“My hope for Legacy Village at Plantation Manor is that every resident and family member is treated with genuine love and care,” Yates said. “In the short time that I have been here, the residents and team members have already become like family to me. I am excited to carry on the Legacy mission, ‘to serve the greatest generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity.”

About Legacy Village at Plantation Manor

Situated on a tree-lined street at 220 Park Ave., Legacy Village at Plantation Manor is a personal care home in Thomasville, 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 and Tallahassee and Bradfordville, Florida, 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, Tennessee. The parent company specializes in offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer’s care services. It was founded in 2002 by Barry Ray and Bryan Cook, senior living industry veterans. More information is available at legacysl.net.