About us at Legacy Living Defiance in Defiance, Ohio

Mission Statement

A Servant's heart is the key to success! Creating a daily culture of serving your coworkers in an exceptional manner creates a TEAM environment that is responsive to the needs of our extended family we serve. This TEAMWORK allows us to pay attention to the details and exceed our customers' expectations.

Legacy's Why?

To serve others in our community through Love, Compassion, and Outstanding Work Ethic. Directly or indirectly, making a positive impact on you and your loved ones' lives.

How does Legacy Provide The Services & Amenities?

Serving each other and our residents go hand in hand, we can’t be great at one without the other!

What Are Those Services & Amenities?

Assisting our loved ones with their most intimate needs, delivering tasty dining experiences, providing fun life enrichment events, ensuring a clean and clutter-free home, and prompt response when you need us!

Executive Director from Legacy Living Defiance in Defiance, Ohio with her family

PAIGE GREEN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

After graduating from Purdue University in 2021 with degrees in Public Health and Spanish, Paige has been with Legacy Living for the entirety of her administrative career. "From compassionate care of your loved ones to development of your care team, I am thrilled to bring the Legacy difference to such a well-loved community like Defiance." Originally from southern Indiana, Paige currently resides in Ft. Wayne. In her free time, you can find her cheering on Purdue basketball and traveling to visit friends and family all over the country.

Eric Clippert from Legacy Living Defiance in Defiance, Ohio with his family

IYAN PELFREE
LEASING DIRECTOR

After graduating from Carthage College in December of 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration, Iyan spent two years in separate marketing/community impact roles with the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Tigers. “My passion for serving others and creating a meaningful quality of life has been a value that has carried into my time at Legacy.” Originally from the Indianapolis area, Iyan currently resides in Fort Wayne. In his free time, you can find Iyan at the gym, out on the golf course, or enjoying warm summer days poolside with family and friends.

Amy Langhals

AMY LANGHALS
WELLNESS DIRECTOR

Amy received her Associate’s degree in Nursing from Rhodes State College in 2013 and her Master’s degree in Executive Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2022. Most recently, she completed her Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Certification that focuses on treating mental and emotional health issues through the connection of mind and body. “Caring for others has always been my passion. I love getting to know each resident like family and am excited to continue serving the community at Legacy." Amy and her husband, Trevor, live just outside of Kalida. They have two sons and two identical twin grandsons. You can find her at the lake with her family in the warmer months and watching movies with her dogs during the winter.