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Elizabeth Seton Residence Team Members at the 2023 Meet the Need Benefit Dinner

2023 “Meet the Need” Dinner Benefitting the Elizabeth Seton Residence

November 6, 2023 10:45 am Published by Leave your thoughts

On November 3rd, Legacy Lifecare and Elizabeth Seton Residence team members had a great time for a great cause at the “2023 Meet the Need” Dinner, Raffle, and Silent Auction. The event took place at the Wellesley Country Club and featured WCVB Channel 5 reporter Ted Wayman as emcee with entertainment provided by the Bo Winiker Jazz Quartet. All proceeds supported Elizabeth...


Profile of ALS Survivor and Leonard Florence Center for Living Resident Patrick O’Brien Featured in Boston Globe by Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist Stan Grossfield

Resident at the Leonard Florence Center for Living Featured in Boston Globe by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

January 3, 2024 11:37 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Patrick O’Brien, a long-time resident at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, was featured in a Boston Globe profile by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and photographer Stan Grossfeld. O’Brien, who has been a resident in the ALS & MS specialized homes for 14 years, is the recipient of the Audience Award at the Tribeca Film Festival for his highly...


Clarissa Woodman and Ed Blake

Clarissa Woodman spends days and nights caring for others | The Dedham Times

February 9, 2024 10:45 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Click here to view/download a PDF of the story in The Dedham Times. As a resident of Dedham for over 26 years, Clarissa Woodman believes in helping people for two area nonprofits. At Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living, Clarissa has greeted families and guests since 2002. In her role as Administrative Assistant/Receptionist, Clarissa’s professional yet personable manner creates a wonderful...


Steve Saling featured on WCVB TV

Leonard Florence Center Featured on WCVB-TV!

February 26, 2024 1:12 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

The Leonard Florence Center for Living was recently featured in a segment on the Channel 5/WCVB-TV 6pm news broadcast. On-air reporter Maria Stephanos visited Chelsea to see, first hand, how the Center is changing lives. Take a look at her interview with Chelsea Jewish Lifecare CEO Barry Berman and residents Steve Saling and Michael Scott. It’s easy to see why Maria called...


2025 ALS & MS Walk for Living Featured in the Chelsea Record

October 13, 2025 1:53 pm Published by Leave your thoughts

Photo & Story by Marianne Salza The Leonard Florence Center for Living, America’s first urban model Green House skilled nursing facility, held its 17th Annual ALS & MS Walk for Living on October 5. Residents, families, and community members participated in a two-mile walk around Admirals Hill to raise funds for patient care and programs. “This walk and contributions provide...