Categories for Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care
April 24, 2026
Your Generosity Helps Our Residents Thrive
At Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, we have always put people first. Our highest priority is providing exceptional and compassionate care for our residents. While government reimbursement helps cover essential clinical care,…
April 9, 2026
Chelsea’s Own Sandra Maddeford: A Trailblazer in Business, Art, and Life
Born and raised in Chelsea, Sandra Maddeford has built a life defined by talent, determination, and a deep love for her community. An astute saleswoman and gifted artist, Sandra enjoyed…
April 2, 2026
Great Food: A Beloved Chef’s Recipe for Health and Longevity at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
These days, residents on the Chelsea and Peabody campuses are eating a lot of beans. In fact, hummus is among the most-requested dishes from residents. But it wasn’t always this…
February 4, 2026
Staff Spotlight: Cathie Mesina
Activities Coordinator, Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care If you’ve ever wondered where the energy, laughter, and creativity at Florence & Chafetz come from, chances are Cathie Mesina is…
December 12, 2025
Ships Ahoy: Adventure, Spirit, and Fun Highlight the High Seas at Chelsea’s Assisted Living Residences
Residents at the Cohen Florence Levine Estates and the Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care set sail for a day of high-spirited adventure during this year’s all-day Pirates Day…
November 6, 2025
LeadingAge Session Led by Barry Berman and Betsy Mullen Recognized Nationally!
Earlier this week Chelsea Jewish Lifecare CEO Barry Berman and COO Betsy Mullen presented a session at the LeadingAge Annual conference. More than 6,000 aging services professionals from 20+ countries…
October 20, 2025
Celebrating the Joys of Fall at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
What a jam-packed and joyful three months it has been! We kept the energy high with our Summer Concert Series — six unforgettable weeknights of live music out in the…
October 14, 2025
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, As we welcome fall, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the beauty that surrounds us. The leaves are especially brilliant this year, and…
October 10, 2025
Walk for Living Honors the Amazing Residents of the Leonard Florence Center!
Featured in the Chelsea Record! Click here to read the story. Watch the event on Chelsea Community Cable’s YouTube Channel here. The 17th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living,…
September 15, 2025
We Want to Hear from You!
Our annual Resident Satisfaction Survey is now underway, and we are hoping each of our residents and families will participate again this year. Your feedback is so important to us….
July 28, 2025
Cohen Florence Levine Estates Resident Charley Kanter Wins Prestigious MASS-ALA Resident Spirit Award
Charley Kanter, a beloved resident at Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living, was recently honored at the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) Excellence Awards Dinner. Kanter received the Resident Spirit…
July 24, 2025
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Happy Summer! I hope everyone is enjoying the warm weather and all the outdoor spaces our campus’ have to offer. We are looking forward to the…