OUR CARE TEAM

One patient. One family. A whole team.

Hospice care is a team effort.

Each patient's care is provided 24/7 by professionals from different disciplines who communicate with one another and work from an individualized plan of care.

Talk with our team

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EXPERIENCE WITH PURPOSE

Meet our people.

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Phillips Jones

Chief Executive Officer

Phillips is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and a naval aviator with 22 years of service, including 13 years on active duty and combat deployments to Afghanistan and Qatar. He previously flew as a presidential helicopter pilot under Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden.

Before joining Legacy Care, he spent nine years as CEO of Vein Specialists of the South and Spa Medical, leading multi-site medical practice operations, where he opened three new locations serving both insurance-based and cosmetic patients. He holds a business degree from Samford University.

Phillips leads Legacy Care’s growth strategy, including its commitment to serving Middle Georgia’s veterans and their families.

Steven Durham

Director of Community Relations

Emily Clements, LPN

Clinical Liaison

Patty Thomson, RN

Hospice Administrator

Patty is a registered nurse who serves as Legacy Care’s Administrator, responsible for day-to-day hospice operations, clinical oversight, and regulatory compliance.

She brings 18 years of nursing and hospice experience, having served in multiple leadership positions throughout Georgia before taking on the Administrator position at Legacy Care. She reports to the governing body and serves as its Secretary.

Nikki Greer, RN

Clinical Manager

Amelia Torres-Young

Hospice Chaplain

Alex Beard, RN

RN Case Manager

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Rebecca Camarota

Business Operations Manager

Benjamin Smission, MD

Medical Director

WORKING TOGETHER FOR YOU

Care for the whole person.

Depending on a patient's needs, your Legacy Care team may include:

Explore hospice care Careers at Legacy Care

Physician & Medical Director

Provides medical oversight and works with the hospice team and the patient's attending physician to guide the plan of care.

Registered Nurse

Coordinates the patient's clinical care, monitors symptoms, provides education and helps patients and caregivers understand what to expect.

Hospice Aide

Provides personal care and assistance with activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and other daily needs.

Social Worker

Helps patients and families navigate emotional, practical and social concerns and connects them with helpful resources.

Chaplain / Spiritual Care

Provides spiritual and emotional support based on the patient's and family's individual beliefs, traditions and preferences.

Volunteers

May provide companionship and additional support for patients and caregivers.

Bereavement Support

Provides grief education, resources and support to families before and after the loss of a loved one.

Your family doesn't have to coordinate all of this alone.

That's what the team is for.