Categories for News & Events
January 14, 2025
Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, Director of Spiritual Life at JGS Lifecare, Honored at Retirement Luncheon for 23 Years of Extraordinary Service
A retirement luncheon was held to honor Rabbi Devorah Jacobson, Director of Spiritual Life at JGS Lifecare, for her remarkable 23 years of service and commitment to the JGS Lifecare…
January 9, 2025
Meet Cheryl Gumlaw, Director of Life Enrichment
Cheryl Gumlaw believes in fate. In 2006, she came across a “help wanted” ad in the local newspaper for an Activity Assistant position at Jewish Nursing Home. She was hired…
January 3, 2025
Leavitt Family Jewish Home Recognized as “Best Nursing Home” by U.S. News & World Report
JGS Lifecare, a leading health care system serving seniors and their families and an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, is proud to announce that Leavitt Family Jewish Home has been recognized…
October 11, 2024
Jeanne McGrath Celebrates her 100th Birthday at JNH!
We held a festive birthday celebration for resident Jeanne McGrath. Jeanne turned 100 on September 3! It was a special day for all of us and Jeanne loved every minute….
October 11, 2024
Summer and Fall Fun at JGS Lifecare!
The end of summer at JGS Lifecare was filled with activities that kept our residents smiling and engaged, despite the soaring temperatures in the high 80s and 90s. Our Life…
October 11, 2024
Richard Halpern Receives the 2024 Chair’s Service Award at JGS Lifecare’s Annual Meeting
JGS Lifecare celebrated its 2024 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. The event brought together a community of supporters to acknowledge recent accomplishments, discuss future plans, and honor the…
October 9, 2024
Message from Rob Whitten, President of JGS Lifecare
Dear Residents and Families, As we prepare for the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, I would like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy New Year. We will be…
October 8, 2024
A Bar Mitzvah Boy’s Act of Kindness Inspires a New Community Transportation Initiative
In the fall of 2023, Matan Jordan Newcomb was preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. As part of his Bar Mitzvah Tikkun Olam (“repair the world”) project Matan performed the Jewish…
September 11, 2024
We Need Your Help!
It’s time for our annual Resident Satisfaction Survey and we are hoping all of our residents and families will participate this year. The survey is a means for our organization…
July 25, 2024
JGS Lifecare’s 43rd Annual Frankel Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments Raises over $110,000 for Senior Care
JGS Lifecare held its 43rd Annual Frankel-Kinsler Classic Day of Tournaments at Twin Hills Country Club in Longmeadow, on Monday, June 15th. Over 200 people participated in golf, pickleball, card-playing…