Rogerson Communities

Beacon House is a shining example of what quality affordable homes for older adults in Boston could be. This $26.4 million refinancing will allow us to begin some exciting renovation and upgrade work and continue to raise the bar on Beacon Hill.

Senior Residents Living at Beacon House in Boston Will See Property Improvements and the Longterm Extension of Affordability With $26.4 Million in MassHousing Financing MassHousing has closed on $26.4 million in financing to Rogerson Communities for property improvements and the refinancing of the 135-unit Beacon House in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood that will extend affordability for the senior residents living there.

Rogerson Communities today mourns the loss of a trusted leader, faithful supporter, and beloved friend, Brit d’Arbeloff.

Brit, who served on Rogerson’s Board of Directors since 2004, including more than a decade as Chair, was one of the organization’s most influential strategic leaders and our largest individual donor.

Rogerson Mourns the Passing of Brit d'Arbeloff Brit d'Arbeloff, legendary trailblazing woman in STEM and Rogerson's most generous individual supporter, passed away.

Judy wanted what many people want—to be near her loved ones as she aged. But with a son, her only child, living in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country, that dream felt out of reach. Even with savings, Social Security, and a pension.

Find out how Judy overcame it all to become the grandmother she's always hoped to be:

Becoming the Grandmother She'd Always Hoped to Be Judy wanted what every older adults wants: to be near her grandchildren. But, in an expensive market like Boston, that isn't so simple.

Our development plans in southeast Massachusetts are ambitious. And necessary.

Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home, a 25-bed rest home in Norton, will become a state-of-the-art campus—complete with independent living cottages and apartments, assisted living, and memory care.

This project will increase our impact in the community 10x, from the capacity to serve 25 older adults to being able to serve more than 250.

Large housing development for 62 and older planned in Norton NORTON — The longtime site of a senior residential care facility plans to expand by building 151 apartments and 100 cottages for adults 62 and older.

The quotes say it all.

“I want to thank Walter Ramos and the team at Rogerson Communities for all they’ve done for seniors in Worcester and for their continuing investment in this city’s future,” said Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA). “This project is a big deal. This will be a model for what senior housing can and should look like. Homes that people can afford, connected to the resources they need as they grow older.”

“This isn’t about cleaning up an old building, it’s about making good on our promises to the generation who built this city,” said Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty.

“[Worcester] has been working for years to find someone capable of taking on this challenging project,” Worcester City Manager Eric Batista said. “I know that Rogerson can get this project done because of their proven record—not only in Worcester but across the state.”

This funding brings this project one step closer to reality and will help Rogerson bring 98 affordable homes to older adults of Worcester.

Rogerson Worcester Project Receives Over $1M in Funding Rogerson Worcester redevelopment project received a $1.2 million federal funding earmark, will bring 98 affordable homes for older adults.

We are excited to announce that the City of Boston has awarded us $3 million for our Rogerson House redevelopment project in Jamaica Plain.

The project includes the creation of 41 new affordable independent living apartments in addition to 66 new memory care units to replace existing services on the campus.

“The new Rogerson House is an intentionally reimagined campus for the older adults of today and tomorrow,” said President and CEO Walter Ramos. “Combining compassionate memory care with sorely needed affordable housing is a powerful manifestation of the Rogerson mission on land we’ve called home for nearly 70 years. We’re incredibly grateful to the City of Boston for supporting this project.”

Rogerson Awarded $3 million for Rogerson House redevelopment Rogerson Communities has been awarded $3 million from the City of Boston for its memory care and affordable housing redevelopment project.

Our Board Chair has generously made a six-figure gift toward our Rogerson House redevelopment project. We will commemorate her gift with the dedication of the library on the new building's main level in her name.

The Jeka Family Library.

“We are beyond grateful for Mary’s generous contribution in support of both this project and Rogerson’s mission,” said President and CEO Walter Ramos. “Driving this redevelopment project forward is not just a strategic imperative for our organization but a stark necessity in the face of the senior care crisis. Mary understands this as well as anyone, and has stepped up to add a very personal stake to our efforts."

Rogerson Board Chair Makes Six-Figure Naming Gift Rogerson Communities Board Chair Mary Jeka makes a six-figure naming gift toward the organization's memory care redevelopment project.

“We keep thinking about this population in terms of statistics, and not thinking about this population as our grandparents and mothers and fathers … retired teachers, retired firefighters. These are human beings that deserve to age with dignity.”

Thank you to the The Boston Globe for shining a light on the senior care crisis and what Rogerson is doing about it.

Aging into uncertainty: Baby boomers feeling crushed by housing crunch - The Boston Globe Instead of finding a safety net as they age, a wealth gap means that many seniors are unable to afford to pay rent.

The Boston Foundation has awarded Rogerson with a $25,000 grant to help us combat food insecurity for older adults.

President & CEO Walter Ramos: “We’re grateful to The Boston Foundation not only for this generous funding for older adult nutrition and food security, but also for their many years of steadfast support for our organization.”

Rogerson Awarded Grant from The Boston Foundation - Rogerson Rogerson Communities has received a $25,000 grant from The Boston Foundation to help battle food insecurity for older adults.

After the life-altering experience of losing her leg, followed by years of recovery and apartment-hopping, Sheronda feels like she’s finally found not just a home that she can afford and that meets her needs, but a community that makes her feel valued.

"I would love to stay here for the rest of my life.”

From Surviving to Thriving - Rogerson Sheronda Davis shares her story about overcoming adversity and living in Rogerson Communities' Peter Faneuil House on Beacon Hill in Boston.