Categories for COVID-19

February 14, 2022
Message from Adam Berman, CEO of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, January’s blizzard challenged us to fight a two fronted battle: cold, ice and snow on one front, and COVID-19 on the other. Confronted with near-zero temperatures…

January 14, 2022
Message from Adam Berman, President of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, Over the past month we have seen infection rates rapidly rise across the state. The speed of transmission and total number of cases bring back memories…

December 31, 2021
Family Letter – December 31, 2021
Dear Families and Friends, COVID cases are once again rising throughout the state, and we have started to see a commensurate increase in infection rates among our staff. This purpose…

December 20, 2021
Celebrating five centenarians, all ‘young at heart’ – The Boston Globe
Ranging in age from 100 to 107, these Peabody assisted living residents show they are ‘Young at Heart’ Read this story by Cindy Cantrell in The Boston Globe. With the…

November 23, 2021
‘Continuing To Be Curious’: Peabody Assisted Living Community Celebrates 5 Residents Over Age 100
Read the original story, and watch the video segment, by Rachel Holt on WBZ CBS Boston. PEABODY (CBS) – A milestone to be celebrated. Harriet and Ralph Kaplan Estates Assisted…

November 22, 2021
‘I served my country for good reasons’
As seen in the Jewish Journal, written by Ethan M. Forman. PEABODY – “I was a soldier and no matter what they told me, I did,” said centenarian Leon “Leo”…

November 16, 2021
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Thanks Employees with Wellness Days
Throughout the pandemic our staff has displayed tremendous dedication, perseverance, and fortitude. Clearly, they have worked extremely hard, day in and day out, throughout the pandemic. As a way of…

November 3, 2021
The Booster Vaccine Helps Keep the Virus Away!
Our organization has been working hard to make sure our residents and staff have access to the COVID-19 booster vaccine, which offers increased protection against all strains of the coronavirus….

September 14, 2021
Florence & Chafetz Memory Care Expansion
Assisted Living Now Taking Reservations for Renovated Homes! Florence & Chafetz Home, the specialized memory support residence operated by Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, announced the expansion of its assisted living memory…

September 13, 2021
Leonard Florence Center for Living Resident Eleanor Karp Turns 107
Eleanor Karp, a much beloved resident at the Leonard Florence Center for Living, turned 107 on September 1. Wearing a festive tiara, Eleanor celebrated this milestone day with family, friends,…

August 30, 2021
“Judy’s Jewels” in the News!
Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Judy Weiss Host “Judy’s Jewels” Flea Market for Assisted Living Residents, Families and Friends Click here to read this story in the Jewish Journal. Click…

August 13, 2021
Family Letter – Vaccine Mandates
Dear Residents and Families, As we close out the summer, it has been gratifying to watch our residents and families resume summer activities and experience the simple joy of being…