COVID-19 Updates

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June 14, 2022

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January 3, 2022

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… View Article

November 16, 2021

November 3, 2021

August 23, 2021

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… View Article

August 12, 2021

August 10, 2021

July 15, 2021

July 9, 2021

  • Meet Tiffani Rouse RN, BSN

    Director of Clinical Services for Leavitt Family Jewish Home With a passion for travel and good food, Tiffani Rouse enjoys exploring new places with her beautiful four year old daughter… View Article

June 28, 2021

May 5, 2021

April 7, 2021

April 5, 2021

  • What’s Happening at JGS

    What’s Happening at JGS Many staff members are celebrating anniversaries this month. It is wonderful to see the longevity of our employees at Jewish Nursing Home. This is what makes… View Article

April 1, 2021

March 16, 2021

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February 25, 2021

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December 24, 2020

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August 26, 2020

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June 1, 2020

May 28, 2020

  • May 28, 2020 – Family Letter

    Dear Residents and Families, Two months since we first began our fight with this terrible virus, we strongly believe we have weathered through the worst and can begin to look… View Article

May 8, 2020

  • May 8, 2020 – Family Letter

    Dear Residents and Families, We write to you today with a new sense of optimism. Data for Massachusetts is starting to show improvement in our broader communities due to everyone’s… View Article

May 4, 2020

April 30, 2020

  • April 30, 2020 – Family Letter

    Dear Residents and Families, More than a month into the COVID-19 pandemic, our team has continued to work through adversity to meet the commitment of care we make to you… View Article

April 29, 2020

April 27, 2020

April 20, 2020

  • April 20, 2020 – Family Letter

    Dear Residents and Families, As Massachusetts experiences what experts believe to be the peak for new COVID-19 cases, senior care living organizations have become the focus of attention given the… View Article

April 16, 2020

April 10, 2020

April 2, 2020

March 31, 2020

March 26, 2020

  • COVID-19 Response FAQs

    At JGS Lifecare, the safety and well-being of our residents and staff is our number one priority. Please know that we are carefully monitoring all aspects related to COVID-19 and… View Article

March 20, 2020

March 19, 2020

March 18, 2020

March 13, 2020

  • JGS No Visitor Protocol

    To our Residents, Families, and Community: In an effort to further protect our residents, who are most vulnerable to the effects of COVID‐19, our facility will be implementing a strict… View Article

March 9, 2020

  • Statement about Coronavirus

    To our Residents and Family Members: In light of recent developments regarding the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID 19) in the United States, we would like to take this opportunity… View Article


Community Appreciation

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May 29, 2020

Our sincere gratitude to members of the Indian Association of Greater Springfield (IAGS) and SEWA International USA for supporting our staff through your donation of 500 N-95 masks and 200 surgical masks! A special thanks to the Youth Club of IAGS, for your cards of encouragement, you are inspirational! Our staff is the heart and soul of JGS! Your support during these challenging times is so greatly appreciated!

Dr. Udaya Jagadeesan, Chief Medical Officer, accepts cards and PPE from members of the Indian Association of Greater Springfield Youth Club.

Dr. Rachana Singh, IAGS President, delivers 500 N-95 and 200 surgical masks to Rob Whitten, Administrator at the Leavitt Family Jewish Home.

May 15, 2020

Our heartfelt Thank You to the accounting firm of Burgess, Schultz & Robb, P.C. in East Longmeadow for sponsoring yesterday’s delicious Meal of Gratitude for our staff from HighBrow Wood Fired Kitchen + Bar of Northampton. Thank you Andrew Brow, the grilled chicken was delicious! This show of community support is greatly appreciated!

May 12, 2020

Our heartfelt Thank You to Sinai Temple and it’s supporters for the Meal of Gratitude sent today to all staff at JGS Lifecare on all shifts from The Grapevine. Thank you Liz and George for the delicious chicken, beer and veggie gyros and chips! This show of community support is greatly appreciated and lifts all staff spirits!