Categories for Kaplan Estates
March 20, 2024
NewDirection Care Founder and CEO Natasha Chadwick Visits Leonard Florence Center for Inspiration
The Leonard Florence Center recently welcomed Natasha Chadwick, Founder and CEO of NewDirection Care in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Natasha spent time touring the revolutionary residence, widely known for its revolutionary…
March 11, 2024
A New Spin on Kosher Food
This is not your mother’s kosher food. These days the menus at the assisted living and skilled nursing residences on Chelsea Jewish Lifecare’s Peabody and Chelsea campuses feature updated recipes…
February 15, 2024
Meet Cheryl Darisse, Activities Coordinator at Kaplan Estates
Cheryl Darisse thought she wanted be a nurse until, that is, she started leading activities at Legacy. From that moment on, Cheryl knew she was in the right job. For…
January 9, 2024
Chief Strategy Officer Kae Santos Builds Culture of Continuous Improvement to Benefit Residents, Families, and Staff
For over 23 years, Katherine (Kae) Santos, MBA, chief strategy officer of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (CJL), has established herself as a leading expert in healthcare quality and performance improvement. In…
January 2, 2024
Behind the Scenes in Peabody!
As the weather outside got cooler in November and December, activities were heating up inside Kaplan Estates and the Brudnick Center for Living. For example, when DJ and trivia expert…
January 2, 2024
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, I hope you enjoyed the holidays and celebrated with those who mean the most to you. Spending time in the company of people you care about…
October 15, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Hope you enjoying the beautiful weather as fall hits its peak. It was the perfect backdrop for celebrating the festive holiday of Sukkot. This year we…
October 12, 2023
Behind the Scenes on Our Peabody Campus
Residents, families, and staff celebrated Shmini Artzeret (the last day of Sukkot and Simchat Torah) with our congregation joining together with Sons of Israel. Since the holiday fell on Shabbat,…
October 11, 2023
Get to Know Jimmy and Shellie Honohan!
Who do you call when you want to host a fun and successful event? Jimmy and Shellie Honohan! The dynamic husband and wife duo have been an integral part of…
October 5, 2023
Celebrating the Fall Harvest During the Seven Days of Sukkot
Sukkot, one of the happiest Jewish holidays, tells the story of how the Jewish people survived while traveling through the desert on their way to the promised land. This year,…
September 13, 2023
Behind the Scenes on Our Peabody Campus
Activities are in full swing as we usher in a busy season full of holiday celebrations, fun activities, and special events. For example, residents were totally engaged during a visit…
September 11, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Warm summerlike weather continues as we usher in the fall season. We’re enjoying new activities, holiday celebrations and social get-togethers. The 15th Annual ALS & MS…