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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…
September 10, 2019
Kaplan Estates Resident Ruth Farber Celebrates 100th Birthday!
Born on August 30, 1919, in Quincy, Ruth Goldstein Farber was the middle sister in a family of five girls. It was a busy household, indeed! When Ruth met her…
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…
August 27, 2019
Florence & Chafetz Resident Marion Zolla Celebrates her 106th Birthday!
Amidst family, friends, and staff at the Florence & Chafetz Assisted Living on Admiral’s Hill in Chelsea, MA, Marion Yolanda Zolla celebrated her 106th birthday. It was a wonderful occasion….
August 13, 2019
Resident Melissa King and her garden featured on CBS Boston
Melissa King, a resident living with ALS, has been featured on CBS Boston, Channel 4. Melissa currently resides at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, where she is growing quite…
August 13, 2019
Anastasia Dunau Celebrates Her 100th Birthday!
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare turned 100 this year – and so did one of our favorite residents! Anastasia Thannhauser Dunau – known to family and friends as Stasi – celebrated her…
July 26, 2019
Jewish Journal Features Katzman Center in Front Page Story
The newly renamed Katzman Center for Living is making the news! Recently, the Jewish Journal wrote a front page story about Donna and Elliot Katzman. The article highlighted the couple’s…
July 13, 2019
Chelsea Record Features Front Page Story on Elliot and Donna Katzman Donation
The Chelsea Record featured a front page story about the donation from Elliot and Donna Katzman. As a result of their donation, the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home will be renamed…
May 13, 2019
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare’s 100th Anniversary!
From humble beginnings in a Chelsea home to modern care at multiple locations Chelsea Jewish Lifecare marked its 100th anniversary with a very special celebration. Amidst staff, friends, residents and…
February 28, 2019
JewishBoston Highlights CMS Five-Star Quality Rating Awarded to All Three Skilled Nursing Residences
Once again, all three Chelsea Jewish Lifecare skilled nursing residences received the prestigious Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Rating Award. That is a huge accomplishment! We…
December 21, 2018
Kaplan Estates “Better Together” Program Featured in Jewish Journal
The “Better Together” collaboration between the residents at Harriett and Ralph Kaplan Estates and students at Temple Beth Shalom students is now in its third year. It’s a wonderful multi-generational…
June 24, 2016
Learning Never Ends at the Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Center
By June Davis, Director, Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center Challenging our brains as we grow older can improve our cognitive abilities and our memory. At the Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Center…