Categories for Leonard Florence Center for Living

May 2, 2025
Saturday Night Live Visit Featured in the Chelsea Record and Revere Journal
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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 17, 2025
Spring Forward with the Leonard Florence Center!
The last few months have been busy at the Leonard Florence Center as we transition from winter to spring. Our Red Sox home opener party in the café, always a…

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…

April 1, 2025
Leonard Florence Center for Living Hosts Memorable Wedding
[L-R: Maria, Catalina, Omar and Stanley] The café at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, part of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, was transformed into a beautiful wedding venue when Maria Acosta…

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 13, 2025
Making News at the Leonard Florence Center for Living!
The Leonard Florence Center for Living has been taking center stage these last few months with numerous awards and world-wide recognition! Mr. Berman and Mrs. Mullen were honored by the…

January 13, 2025
Get to Know Joyce Agri
Admissions Director at Leonard Florence Center For Living Chances are that when you enter the Leonard Florence Center for Living, you’ll find Joyce Agri front and center, interacting with residents…

January 9, 2025
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, I am hopeful everyone enjoyed the holiday season. As we embark upon 2025, it is fitting to reflect and set goals for the year ahead. Although…