Categories for Staff Appreciation

July 10, 2024
Full House at Kaplan Estates!
With numerous assisted living communities on the North Shore, it’s interesting to note how perspective residents decide upon Kaplan Estates. “Most people find out about us via word-of-mouth,” explained Antonio…

July 2, 2024
Summer’s in Full Swing at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
Summer got off to a great start with our first Evening Summer Concert! Ray Cavicchio and Sharon Zee, who have been performing with us since the building opened in 1996,…

June 19, 2024
Our Co-Op Students at BCL Make Us Proud!
There are three very special employees at Brudnick Center for Living. Valery Mauricio Gomez, Fernanda Lopez and Lismar Pimentel have all been working at BCL as part of the Lynn Technical School Co-Op Program. After…

May 3, 2024
Meet Eleanor Langstaff, LICSW, Director of Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health
Eleanor Langstaff literally sings on the job! A talented musician, Eleanor has entertained Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center (SRADHC) participants and staff by singing at campus concerts, along with a…

March 11, 2024
A New Spin on Kosher Food
This is not your mother’s kosher food. These days the menus at the assisted living and skilled nursing residences on Chelsea Jewish Lifecare’s Peabody and Chelsea campuses feature updated recipes…

February 15, 2024
Meet Cheryl Darisse, Activities Coordinator at Kaplan Estates
Cheryl Darisse thought she wanted be a nurse until, that is, she started leading activities at Legacy. From that moment on, Cheryl knew she was in the right job. For…

January 9, 2024
Chief Strategy Officer Kae Santos Builds Culture of Continuous Improvement to Benefit Residents, Families, and Staff
For over 23 years, Katherine (Kae) Santos, MBA, chief strategy officer of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare (CJL), has established herself as a leading expert in healthcare quality and performance improvement. In…

January 3, 2024
Look What’s Happening at Katzman Family Center for Living
At KCL, we understand why December is often referred to as the “most wonderful time of the year!” We enjoyed many fun and festive celebrations. At our annual Hanukkah party,…

January 2, 2024
Behind the Scenes at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
The past few months have been chock full of holiday festivities and celebrations, with beautiful decorations, fun activities, delicious food, and a great deal of laughter. One highlight stood out:…

October 15, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Hope you enjoying the beautiful weather as fall hits its peak. It was the perfect backdrop for celebrating the festive holiday of Sukkot. This year we…

October 11, 2023
Get to Know Jimmy and Shellie Honohan!
Who do you call when you want to host a fun and successful event? Jimmy and Shellie Honohan! The dynamic husband and wife duo have been an integral part of…

August 29, 2023
Ansu Kinteh Wins Prestigious Care and Wellness Award from Mass-ALA
Ansu Kinteh, Resident Care Director at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz Specialized Care, was recently honored at the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) Excellence Awards Dinner. Ansu…