Look What’s Happening at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz

May 12, 2022

Passover was a truly wonderful celebration this year at our residences. Amidst delicious food, beautifully set tables, and a Seder led by Cantor Ellen Farber, residents enjoyed this special holiday. The Boston Globe even sent a photographer to capture the memorable moments. The Seder was held in the...

Behind the Scenes at Leonard Florence Center for Living

May 12, 2022

In celebration of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, which ran from May 8 through May 14, our building held a variety of fun activities, including raffles with prizes awarded each day, an on-site food truck, ice coffee bar, price wheel and cake social, and a delicious ice cream social. “BIG Mo...

What’s Happening at Katzman Family Center for Living

May 12, 2022

With a gathering of well-wishers surrounding her, Anna Bellino celebrated her 100th birthday in style. She was very touched by the sentiments of both residents and staff. A recent luncheon to Applebee’s proved that everyone loves these special outings. Delicious food and great company are a rec...

Chelsea Jewish Lifecare and JGS Lifecare Pay Tribute to its Talented Residents and Staff

May 10, 2022

This month we celebrate the talented residents and staff members who make our organization so special. We are in awe of you. Here’s a look at just a few individuals who are exceptionally talented. Going forward, we hope to feature more residents and staff in our monthly newsletters. It seems we...

Bonnie Berthiaume Lives Life to the Fullest

May 10, 2022

Bonnie Berthiaume, a much beloved resident at the Leonard Florence Center for Living (LFCL), was diagnosed with MS (multiple sclerosis) 36 years ago. Although the disease progressed and Bonnie is confined to a wheelchair, she is more active than ever. Bonnie, who will turn a young 70 this June, has ...

People are Talking

May 10, 2022

Our Organizational Development Department makes it a priority to get feedback from our residents about their care. Recently, we asked our skilled nursing residents to fill out a Resident Satisfaction Survey. These surveys – and our resident’s responses – are a valuable means for us to assess t...

Cohen Florence Levine Estates Resident Carmela Favorito Writes About Life, Loss, and the Meaning of Family

April 27, 2022

Click here to read the story published on EastBoston.com. At a young 90 years of age, Carmela Maria Leone Favorito has seen it all. Born in San Nicola, Italy in 1931, the third of eight children, a devastating earthquake caused her family to lose everything right before her birth. For the first y...