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Sign Up NowLegacy Lifecare VNA & Hospice West Earns Prestigious 5-Star Rating
One of Only Two Hospices in the Region to Receive Top Distinction Legacy Lifecare VNA & Hospice West (originally called Spectrum Home Health & Hospice Care) has been awarded the…
Message from Rob Whitten, President of JGS Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, As we welcome the spring and summer seasons, we are excited to host a variety of activities and events designed to bring our community together and…
Susan Garstka: A Ray of Sunshine Amidst a Lifetime of Love and Laughter
Susan Garstka is a cherished resident at The Leavitt Family Jewish Home, enjoying life to the fullest. From the moment Susan Garstka enters a room, she brings warmth, energy, and…
The Power of Food: Wellness on the Menu at Ruth’s House
These days, residents at Ruth’s House are eating better than ever—and loving every bite. Under the guidance of Dietary Director Adam Sliwak, the dining experience has been transformed into a…
Passover Greeting from Cantor Elise Barber
Dear Friends, Passover, the Jewish Festival of Freedom, is upon us. Here at the JGS Nursing Home and Ruth’s House, we will come together for the traditional Passover Seider tonight,…
Grand Reopening of Michael’s Café on the JGS Lifecare Campus
Join us on Thursday, February 19 at 2:30pm Michael’s Café is named in honor of Michael Frankel, past board chair, cherished friend, dedicated leader, and longtime supporter of JGS Lifecare….
Get to Know Christina Tuohey
Communications Director of JGS Lifecare and Legacy Lifecare Christina Tuohey has the best of both worlds. As Director of Communications for JGS Lifecare/Legacy Lifecare, she is able to combine her…
Rabbi Devorah Jacobson receives the 2025 Chair’s Service Award at JGS Lifecare’s Annual Community Meeting
David and Ruth Katz Honored for their Longstanding Leadership & Support JGS Lifecare celebrated its 2025 Annual Community Meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025. The event brought together close to…
Summer Activities Make Way for Fall Holidays and Celebrations
As summer makes its way to the beautiful fall, we look back on warm memories and fun activities that kept our residents entertained and engaged, Our Life Enrichment team made…
Pedals, Wind & Smiles: A New Adventure with Western Mass Wheelers
At the Leavitt Family Jewish Home, Ruth’s House Assisted Living and the Wernick Adult Day Care, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting new activity: bike rides! Thanks to our partnership with Western Mass Wheelers,…
Message from Rob Whitten, President of JGS Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, I would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy New Year. Now that the fall season is upon us, I hope you enjoy the…
We Want to Hear from You!
Our annual Resident Satisfaction Survey is now underway, and we are hoping each of our residents and families will participate again this year. Your feedback is so important to us….










