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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…

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…

November 5, 2018
Food For Thought w/ Steve Shapo (November 13th)
CHELSEA JEWISH LIFECARE Invites you to lunch and an informative discussion lead by Attorney Stephen Spano Financial and Legal Scams Targeting Seniors Lunch 12.00 • Talk 12.30 Address Harriett &…

November 1, 2018
Caregiver Support Group (Every Thursday)
EVERY THURSDAY 4:30 – 5:30 Our caregiver support group will run for 6 weeks beginning Thursday, November 8th, through December 20th. (No meeting on Thursday, November 29th – Thanksgiving week)…

June 13, 2018
Natalie Kaplan Receives 2018 MA-ALA Volunteer Award
Debbie Weisberg, Peabody Patch. “Natalie Kaplan was recently honored at the 2018 Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (MA-ALA) Excellence Awards Dinner for her outstanding volunteer work at Harriett and Ralph Kaplan…

May 4, 2018
Leonard Florence Center Interview on NPR’s All Things Considered!
The Leonard Florence Center for Living was prominently featured on National Public Radio’s (NPR) popular “All Things Considered” talk show. The show’s host Lisa Mullins and producer Lynn Jolicoeur spent…
