Categories for Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care

July 9, 2025
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Members Graduate from LeadingAge Massachusetts Leadership Academy
[L-R: Eleanor Langstaff, Kitabou Minteh, Jennifer Fazekas and Sally Little] Congratulations are in order for Chelsea Jewish Lifecare staff members who recently graduated from the 2025 LeadingAge Massachusetts Leadership Academy….

July 7, 2025
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Food Director Sally Little CDM, CFPP, Receives 2025 Dining Distinction Award
We are pleased to announce that Sally Little CDM, CFPP, Food Service Manager, received the prestigious 2025 Dining Distinction Award from the Association of Nutrition & Food Service Professionals. The…

June 19, 2025
Derby Day Sparks Competitive Spirit at the Estates on Admiral’s Hill!
The widely anticipated Derby Day included a unique blend of excitement, tradition, spirit, and Southern charm. Residents were decked out with elaborate fascinators and colorful hats. What a fashionable crowd!…

May 28, 2025
Get to Know Kristen Donnolly!
Executive Director of Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Chefetz & Florence Home for Specialized Care Kristen Donnelly knew she chose the right career path after speaking with one of her…

April 22, 2025
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Family Members, April marked a variety of important holidays for our residents. I hope everyone who celebrates enjoyed the rituals of Purim, Easter, and Passover. Spring brings…

April 18, 2025
Look What’s Happening at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
Spring at CFLE and F&C was a time for joyous celebrations. Our annual Purim party was a huge hit with decorative masks, creative costumes and the exchange of mishloach manot….

April 16, 2025
Leonard Florence Center Residents and Staff Join Lizzo on the Set of Saturday Night Live
Steve Saling and Patrick O’Brien had one of their lifelong dreams come to fruition on Saturday, April 14. As part of the Outward Bound program, the two Leonard Florence Center…

April 14, 2025
The Pires Family’s Incredible Bond with Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
[L-R Kim Yannetty Pires, Derek Pires, Nancy Pires, Mary Ann Pires seated] When Mary Ann Pires first started work at Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home in 1962, she never imagined her…

March 27, 2025
Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates Opens New Wellness Center
[L-R: Karen Madrid Clinical Director, Legacy Lifecare VNA & Hospice, Chrissy Riley Rehab Manager, Physical Therapist] Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Northshore announced the opening of its brand new Wellness Center in…

March 20, 2025
Get to Know Jill Hemeon, Area Director of Community Relations
Jill Hemeon has an affinity for the elder generation. “I never had the chance to meet all four of my grandparents as they unfortunately passed away before I was born….

February 11, 2025
Celebrating Happy, Healthy Hearts at Kaplan Estates!
On Friday, February 7, 2025, Andrea Hillel, Executive Director of Harriett & Ralph Kaplan Estates, along with staff and residents, showed their support by wearing red for National Wear Red…

January 22, 2025
Happenings at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz!
As fall turned into winter, residents and staff stayed busy amidst a flurry of activities and events. One of the main highlights of the last three months was our Staff…