Four Centenarians Honored at Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living

Four assisted living residents over the age of 100 at Cohen Florence Levine Estates Assisted Living, operated by nonprofit Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, were recently honored during a birthday celebration recognizing their extraordinary longevity and lives well lived.

Chelsea City Manager Fidel Maltez and State Representative Judith Garcia presented special citations to the residents who have reached the remarkable milestone of turning 100. The honorees included Charley Kanter, 101, Stella Garcia, 102, Carmella Tracia, 101, and Ida DiMichele, 100.

“We are so fortunate to have these amazing individuals as residents,” said Jen Fazekas, Director of Marketing at Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. “They are warm, personable, funny and vibrant. In fact, they truly inspire us every day to live life to the fullest.”

When asked the secret to his longevity, Charlie Kanter, a longtime assisted living resident, was quick to respond. “Good luck and good genes!” he said with a laugh.

Each senior lives independently in their own apartment and actively participates in daily recreational and social activities offered on the Admiral’s Hill campus. For more information on both traditional assisted living and memory care assisted living on the Chelsea campus, please contact Jennifer Fazekas at jfazekas@chelseajewish.org or call 617-887-0826.

About Cohen Florence Levine Estates and Chelsea Jewish Lifecare

The Admiral’s Hill assisted living residences, part of the nonprofit Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, include Cohen Florence Levine Estates, a traditional assisted living as well as Florence & Chafetz Specialized Care, an assisted living for those in need of memory support. Chelsea Jewish Lifecare is redefining senior care and re-envisioning what life should be like for those living with disabling conditions. The eldercare community includes a wide array of skilled and short-term rehab residences, ALS and MS specialized care residences, ventilator dependent homes, traditional and specialized assisted living options, memory care, independent living, adult day health, aging life care, home care and hospice agencies that deliver customized and compassionate care.