Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Peabody, an affiliate of Legacy Lifecare, is pleased to announce that Food Service Manager Sally Little CDM, CFPP, received the prestigious 2025 Dining Distinction Award from the Association of Nutrition & Food Service Professionals. The award was presented at the Annual Conference & Expo in Bloomington, MN.
“We are thrilled that Sally Little is the recipient of such a notable award,” said Megin Hemmerling, regional president of Chelsea Jewish Lifecare. “Sally is an integral part of our organization. Her energy, leadership, and unwavering positivity make her a true asset to the field – and a most deserving recipient of this award.”
Little joined Chelsea Jewish Lifecare in 2005 and has held various positions within the Dietary Department. Little holds an associate’s degree in culinary arts/chef training from North Shore Community College and is a Certified Dietary Manager and Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM, CFPP). With more than 22 years of experience in senior nutrition and food service, Sally combines culinary expertise with a deep commitment to resident-centered care.
“I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Chelsea Jewish Lifecare for their unwavering support and commitment to excellence,” said Little. “It is a privilege to be part of an organization that values innovation, compassion, and quality.” She added, “This recognition honors an incredible team that strives every day to provide exceptional dining experiences while inspiring us to keep raising the standard for nutrition and food service excellence.”
Little, along with her husband and two children, reside in southern New Hampshire. Outside of work, she enjoys crafting, playing softball, and creating new recipes in her kitchen.
About Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
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, MS, and ventilator dependent specialized care residences, traditional and specialized assisted living options, memory care, independent living, adult day health, and homecare and hospice agencies that deliver customized and compassionate care.
About Legacy Lifecare
Legacy Lifecare Inc. is a nonprofit management resources collaborative that provides small-to-mid-sized organizations with the infrastructure needed to succeed in today’s complex senior care environment. In addition to Chelsea Jewish Lifecare of Chelsea and Peabody, other affiliates include JGS Lifecare of Longmeadow, Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Jamaica Plain, Elizabeth Seton Residence and Marillac Residence of Wellesley, Stone Rehabilitation & Senior Living of Newton, Sophia Snow Place of West Roxbury, and Saint Joseph Living Center of Windham, CT.
