Categories for News & Events
September 19, 2026
Forbes Spotlights Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
Nursing Homes Can Provide Quality, Creative Care. Here’s One By Howard Gleckman [Photo by Stan Grossfeld of Patrick O’Brien] The nursing home business is tough. Few want to live in…
September 16, 2026
Knowing the Person, Creating Moments of Joy
At JGS Lifecare, person-centered care begins with a simple but important commitment: we take the time to truly know the people in our care. We learn about their lives, their…
September 16, 2026
Message from Rob Whitten, President of JGS Lifecare
To Our JGS Lifecare Family, As we approach Yom Kippur, I want to take a moment to wish our entire JGS Lifecare community a very happy and healthy New Year….
September 9, 2026
Meet Stephen Wagner, RN, BSN
Director of Nursing at JGS Lifecare’s Nursing Home For Stephen Wagner, RN, BSN, caring for others has always come naturally. But his path to nursing leadership took a few unexpected…
September 9, 2026
Your Voice Matters!
We want to hear from you! Our annual Resident Satisfaction Survey is an important opportunity for residents and families to share their experiences, celebrate what we’re doing well, and let…
September 4, 2026
45th Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments Supporting the Care of our Community’s Elders
JGS Lifecare held its 45th Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, on Monday, August 31st. Over 200 people participated in golf, pickleball, card-playing…
May 19, 2026
Join Us for a Day Filled with Golf, Games, Food, Laughter and the Opportunity to Make a Difference for our Residents
The 45th Frankel Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments Monday, June 22 at Twin Hills Country Club On Monday, June 22, 2026, our community will gather at Twin Hills Country Club…
May 14, 2026
Legacy 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…
May 12, 2026
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…
May 8, 2026
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…