Categories for Leonard Florence Center for Living
March 13, 2020
CJL No Visitor Protocol
To our Residents, Families, and Community: In an effort to further protect our residents, who are most vulnerable to the effects of COVID‐19, our facility will be implementing a strict…
March 9, 2020
Statement about Coronavirus
To our Residents and Family Members: In light of recent developments regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) in the United States, we would like to take this opportunity…
March 2, 2020
The Leonard Florence Center for Living has been Featured on NBC News
The Leonard Florence Center for Living was featured on the NBC news show Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist. Check out the video below to watch the amazing segment with our…
February 26, 2020
Leonard Florence Center for Living Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation, Growth and Milestones
CHELSEA, MA (February 2020) — When the Leonard Florence Center for Living opened its doors in 2010, it was first urban model Green House® skilled nursing facility in the country…
February 20, 2020
What Could Be More Important than Learning How to Save a Life?
Each year, an estimated 600,000 Americans suffer a cardiac arrest, during which the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. With February designated as National Heart Month, it’s appropriate to address…
February 5, 2020
Tips for a Healthy Heart
February is American Heart Month, which is the perfect time to raise awareness about heart disease. Keep in mind that prevention is the best medicine. While heart disease remains the…
January 23, 2020
Australian Contingency Visits Leonard Florence Center
Representatives from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety in Australia recently toured the Leonard Florence Center for Living. From left: Ina Hoffman, Special Residences Admissions Director; Susan…
January 1, 2020
Signs That Elderly Loved Ones May Need Additional Care
Sometimes the changes that come with aging happen so slowly, they are hard to notice. Other times, they are triggered quickly due to a health issue or emergency. The staff…
October 23, 2019
Chelsea facility treating ALS and MS patients ‘overwhelmed’ by fundraising walk
CHELSEA, MASS. (WHDH) – Hundreds of people pounded the pavement in Chelsea Sunday to raise money for people living with multiple sclerosis and ALS. The two-mile walk was raising funds…
September 13, 2019
Jewish Journal features ALS& MS Walk for Living
Can you believe it? We’re holding our 11th annual ALS & MS Walk for Living on Sunday, October 6. We’re honored to have this Walk featured in the Jewish Journal….
September 13, 2019
The Jewish Journal Interviews Resident and Co-Founder of The Leonard Florence Center for Living, Steve Saling
In 2006, Steve Saling was diagnosed with ALS, just a month after his son was born. He soon moved in with his aunt and uncle, but realized the obstacles meant…
August 30, 2019
Lieutenant Governor Josh Green of Hawaii Visits Leonard Florence Center for Living
CHELSEA, MA (August 2019) – Lieutenant Governor Josh Green of Hawaii recently toured the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea. Operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, the Leonard Florence Center…