The Harbor at Opelika Recognizes Twelve Caregivers on National Nurses Week

OPELIKA, Ala. (June 14, 2018) The twelve-member nursing team at The Harbor at Hickory Hill 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 Harbor at Opelika team, residents and family members appreciate all of their dedicated work to serving the greatest generation with excellence,” executive director of The Harbor at Opelika, Christy Goodwin, said.

The nurses recognized were: Valeria Evans, Stephanie O’Hara, Lorree Bolton, Lynette Monroe, Debbie McDonald, Latosha Harris, Morgan Schaefer, Pamela Oliver, Maria Erwin, Sera Akinbote, Rachel Howard, and Mollie McConnell.

“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.

Located at 1001 Fox Run Parkway, The Harbor at Opelika is a premier memory center that is in Opelika, Al., that offers Alzheimer’s and dementia care services in a safe, attentive, home-like environment. The facility, which is conveniently accessible to all points in Opelika, is committed to serving the greatest generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity. More information is available at harboropelika.net or by calling (334) 749-7992.

The Harbor at Opelika 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.