Mayor Michelle Wu Plays Piano for German Centre Residents

To celebrate the last day of National Skilled Nursing Care Week, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu spent the morning at German Centre, the skilled nursing residence on the Deutsches Altenheim West Roxbury campus.

An accomplished pianist, Mayor Wu played two songs on the piano to the delight of the nursing home residents. After her impressive performance, the Mayor chatted with each of the residents and staff members. in addition to Mayor Wu, speakers included Genevieve MacLellan, President of the Board of Trustees, Deutsches Altenheim; Emily Shea, Commissioner of Age Strong Commission and Adam Berman, CEO Legacy Lifecare.

This celebration is significant as it marks the first indoor celebration for the residents after the two-year pandemic. Michelle Wu is the first Mayor to ever perform for the seniors at German Centre. It was a memorable day for all!

About Deutsches Altenheim

Established in 1914, Deutsches Altenheim was originally designed to serve as a retirement residence for elderly German immigrants. As Deutsches Altenheim expanded and flourished, the organization became a centerpiece in the Greater Boston community. Today the nonprofit, which is comprised of German Centre skilling nursing, Edelweiss Village assisted living, Schrafft Pavilion Memory Support Neighborhood and Senior Place Adult Day Health, enjoys a consistent 5-Star rating. The organization continues to offer superior care in a trusting and experienced environment. Its campus in West Roxbury provides long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, assisted living, and adult day health services to residents and clients of all ethnic, national, and religious backgrounds.