Categories for Florence & Chafetz Home for Specialized Care

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…

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 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:…

January 2, 2024
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, I hope you enjoyed the holidays and celebrated with those who mean the most to you. Spending time in the company of people you care about…

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…

October 10, 2023
Fall Festivities at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
October is a busy time of year at CFLE and F&C. Trips, restaurant outings, activities, concerts, and games are in full swing. Homemade pinball is the newest game in our…

October 5, 2023
Celebrating the Fall Harvest During the Seven Days of Sukkot
Sukkot, one of the happiest Jewish holidays, tells the story of how the Jewish people survived while traveling through the desert on their way to the promised land. This year,…

September 14, 2023
Behind the Scenes at Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Florence & Chafetz
The end of summer paved the way for a bevy of exciting events and activities at CFLE and F&C. For example, the courtyard was transformed into a Hawaiian oasis featuring…

September 11, 2023
Message from Megin Hemmerling, Regional President
Dear Residents and Families, Warm summerlike weather continues as we usher in the fall season. We’re enjoying new activities, holiday celebrations and social get-togethers. The 15th Annual ALS & MS…

September 7, 2023
15th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living to be Held in Chelsea on October 15th
Former Governor Charlie Baker and Lauren Baker Join Walk as Special Ambassadors Steve Saling and Patrick O’Brien were given 2-5 years to live after each was diagnosed with ALS. Defying…

August 30, 2023
Coming Your Way: 2023 Resident Satisfaction Survey
Our annual Resident Satisfaction Survey is meaningful to our organization. It’s an important way for us to obtain valuable feedback, enabling us to provide the best quality care for our…