Legend Senior Living®

We were honored to participate at The Caregiver Journey event at WJCT Studios in Jacksonville! 💙 It was a meaningful opportunity to connect with family caregivers and provide helpful resources, goodies, and support. From expert-led sessions to real stories of caregiving, this event was full of compassion, insight, and community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about all of the lifestyle options offered at Legend. We're proud to support caregivers every step of the way!

Please join us in welcoming David January to the Legend Senior Living family! With more than a decade of experience overseeing multi-site senior living operations, David brings a strong focus on enhancing resident care quality, ensuring compliance, and mentoring future leaders. As our new Regional Director of Operations for Eastern Pennsylvania, he’ll play a vital role in supporting our communities and driving excellence across the region.

Please join us in welcoming Brian Donnelly to the Legend Senior Living team! With a strong background as a multi-unit restaurant leader, Brian brings deep expertise in foodservice operations, team development, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. His people-first, servant leadership style and commitment to excellence align perfectly with Legend’s mission. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to join Legend Senior Living, where the mission and values resonate with me. I believe meals create meaningful spaces for connection, comfort, and community, and I’m honored to work alongside the team to help bring that experience to life.” We’re thrilled to have you on the team, Brian!

Please join us in congratulating Frederick Newbill, recipient of the 2025 Emily Adkins Bright Star Award! Emily Adkins, the namesake of the award, passed away in October 2022, at age 23. Emily aspired to one day become an influential leader in Florida's senior living industry. This award is given annually to honor her memory and to encourage young professionals who live her legacy. This honor, presented by the Florida Senior Living Association, recognizes a young professional who brings passion, leadership, and excellence to our industry. Frederick's commitment to educating, inspiring, and elevating those around him makes him a true bright star. We’re proud to have him on the Legend Senior Living team!

We’re proud to share that Kylie Nuckolls has been nominated for the 2025–2026 Career Women program, hosted by the Wichita Business Journal. This milestone 10th-year cohort will gather influential women from across Wichita for professional development, connection, and community impact. Legend Senior Living values strong local partnerships and supports team members in growing alongside the communities we serve. We’re excited to see Kylie represent us in this empowering program!

We’re proud to recognize Shannon Garat, a valued Medication Technician, as a recent recipient of a Legend Scholarship! Her commitment to personal growth and continued education reflects the dedication she brings to our team every day. Congratulations, Shannon—we’re grateful to have you at Legend!

Please join us in welcoming Nancy Wishart to the Legend Senior Living team! We’re excited to introduce Nancy as our new Regional Trainer for the Midwest. With over a decade of experience in senior care—and a strong focus on memory care and dementia support—Nancy brings both expertise and heart to everything she does. A Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, Nancy is also the founder of Dementia Journey with Nancy, where she has supported countless families and professionals with compassion and clarity. We can't wait to see how her leadership will help elevate care and training across all our Midwest communities.

We’re excited to welcome Misty Brake back to Legend Senior Living as the Regional Sales Director for Kansas and Colorado! With over 25 years of experience in sales strategy, team development, and senior living expertise, Misty returns with sharpened insight, a renewed sense of purpose, and a passion for helping others succeed. We’re honored to have her lead with impact once again.

We’re thrilled to introduce Melinda L. Smith as our new Director of Training & Education! With nearly two decades of experience in instructional design, learning strategy, and organizational development, Melinda brings a powerhouse of knowledge and leadership to this role. She’s passionate about fostering growth and creating engaging learning experiences that empower teams at every level. Please join us in giving Melinda a warm Legend welcome!

Legend Senior Living proudly served as a Platinum Sponsor at the Alzheimer's Association Conference, where Sarah Hobbs and the team from Regent Park joined the caregiver panel to share insights on dementia care across the full continuum — from Assisted Living to Memory Care.