Devon Bennett has been named executive director of Lititz-based in-home care organization Your Neighborhood Connection.
With nearly 15 years of experience in the long-term care field, Bennett most recently served as vice president of health services and executive director at Maryland Masonic Homes in Cockeysville, Maryland.
“I am thrilled to be back home in Lancaster County,” the Mount Joy Township resident said. “Your Neighborhood Connection is an organization with a rich history, and I look forward to serving our clients, retirement communities, and the YNC team to ensure that we provide everyone with the best services possible to allow older adults to age in place with dignity.”
Your Neighborhood Connection announced Bennett’s position in a Sept. 28 press release. Bennett began serving in his new role on Aug. 30.
A jointly owned in-home care agency operated by Luthercare and Moravian Manor Communities, the nonprofit organization offers a comprehensive range of companion care, personal care and memory care and end-of-life supportive services. It also offers Licensed Practical Nurse services, which allows administration of certain medications and treatments. For more information, visit yourneighborhoodconnection.org or call 717-627-0072.
“We are thrilled to welcome Devon as our new executive director,” said Your Neighborhood Connection Board Chair Jennifer Shutt. “His experience, leadership, skills and enthusiasm will serve us well as we look forward to expand our reach within the community.”
Bennet serves on the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators as chapter president. He earned his Master of Health Care Administration degree and a bachelor’s degree in health management from the University of Phoenix, in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a licensed nursing home administrator in Pennsylvania and Maryland. He also is certified as a compliance officer, dementia practitioner, Montessori dementia professional and licensed personal care home and assisted living administrator in Pennsylvania.
Your Neighborhood Connection is located at 510 E. Main St. in Lititz.
