Rogerson Communities

11/14/2025

More than supporting the students walking the campus at his alma mater, President and CEO Walter Ramos sees his role as Trustee as an opportunity to create a pipeline of needed professionals into the senior care space.

He hopes this style of outreach and interaction catches on with other leaders in the senior care field, saying it represents a crucial path forward through an uncertain future.

“This is part of your job: Go and bring in a new generation. It’s the sustainability of your organization… because if you don’t have the people, you can’t take care of people.”

Rogerson President and CEO Walter Ramos joins his alma mater's board of trustees and urges more students to consider the senior care field.

11/12/2025

“This is a big issue that we have to be prepared for. And in my opinion, and those of us who work in this field know, we’re not ready for it yet.”

GBH toured Rogerson House as part of this important story, shedding critical light on the need for more memory care in Massachusetts.

For many families, the decision to place a loved one in a memory care facility is heartbreaking.

11/10/2025

“The COO role calls not just for deep knowledge of senior living, housing, and care services, but also a passion for mission-driven work like ours. It demands excellence in operational and team leadership, strategic ex*****on, compliance and risk management, and financial stewardship. Mike has all of that and more. He’s a great fit for this organization.”

Rogerson Communities has hired Michael Quirk as its new Chief Operating Officer and will join the organization's leadership.

10/20/2025

By 2030, 1.7 million people in Massachusetts will be over the age of 60, more than the entire population of Rhode Island. And more than half of them will not be able to afford housing or the level of care they need.

In fact, by that time the Commonwealth will lack more than 200,000 units of housing for people making even a median income. That's a housing footprint twice the size of Worcester's.

The need for supporting older adults is greater today than at any point in our 165-year history. Rogerson is committed to meeting that need, and we're calling on you to join us.

Help us spread the word so that all of our loved ones can age with dignity.

10/06/2025

All are welcome at Rogerson Communities, and we showed that in style at our All Are Welcome social event at the Peter Faneuil House on Beacon Hill in September.

More than 60 residents from Peter Faneuil and the next-door Joy Street Residence, as well as Council Tower in Roxbury and Farnsworth House in Jamaica Plain, came together for a celebration of inclusion, respect, and LGBTQ+ pride. The building’s outdoor basketball court was transformed for the event into a party patio filled with live music, courtesy of MusicWorks, and the trademark aroma of peppers, onions, and sausages grilled up by local favorite The Sausage Guy.

Civic and community leaders, including state representative Jay Livingstone and Eric Reidister from state senator Lydia Edwards’ office, joined Rogerson President and CEO Walter Ramos in offering words of inspiration and support. As Jullianne Lee, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement, put it, “Pride is not just in June, it’s 365 days a year. This is what true belonging looks like.”

Many thanks to Boston’s Age Strong Commission and the Beacon Hill Association Community Fund for their support of this joyful gathering!

10/01/2025

Monday evening, we raised nearly half a million dollars for the Rogerson mission.

Thank you to all who were able to attend and for all you do to support older adults. If you were unable to attend, we have a recap for you. And we'll see you next year!

Rogerson Communities Welcome Home Gala brings in nearly half a million dollars to support older adult housing and care.

09/24/2025

Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, has built a career on tireless advocacy for older adults, working to improve their health, protect their rights, and elevate their quality of life.

Rogerson will honor her with a Lifetime Achievement Award at Welcome Home, where she will deliver the keynote address.

https://www.rogerson.org/katie-smith-sloan-a-voice-for-older-adults/

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Katie Smith Sloan of LeadingAge talks about advocacy for older adults before giving the keynote address at Rogerson's Welcome Home Gala.

09/17/2025

Since the early days of his legal career in Boston, Jeffrey Sacks, partner and senior counsel at the law firm Nixon Peabody, has worked with Rogerson Communities in our efforts to develop affordable housing for older adults.

On September 29, Rogerson will gratefully recognize Jeff and Nixon Peabody for that longstanding dedication with the Charles E. Rogerson Award, the organization’s most prestigious honor.

Jeff’s passion for community-building, however, began even earlier in his life.

Jeff Sacks, partner and senior counsel at Nixon Peabody, has been a champion of Rogerson's mission and affordable housing for decades.

08/05/2025

We are exciting to announce our work with UMass Boston and its Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences to deepen our impact on older adults in Massachusetts!

Rogerson Communities and UMass Boston announce affiliation to deepen organization's impact on older adults in Massachusetts.

07/22/2025

We are proud to announce that Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, ​the national association of nonprofit and mission-driven providers of aging services, ​will be the Keynote Speaker at our annual Welcome Home Gala.

We will also honor Katie with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her storied career of advocating for older adults across the country.

“Katie has been an important partner of Rogerson for years and is a passionate steward of our mission,” says Walter Ramos, President and CEO. “We are thrilled to celebrate her and hear from her at our annual fundraising Gala this fall.”

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Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of LeadingAge, to deliver the keynote address and be honored at Rogerson Communities annual gala

07/14/2025

We are thrilled to celebrate Jeffrey Sacks and Nixon Peabody LLP at our Welcome Home Gala this September and honor them with our highest recognition: The Charles E. Rogerson Award.

“Rogerson wouldn’t be the organization it is today without Jeff’s support and passion," shares Walter Ramos, President and CEO. "Jeff’s work has tremendously bolstered the impact we’ve had on older adults in our community over the last few decades.”

Jeff Sacks, Senior Counsel at Nixon Peabody, will be honored by Rogerson Communities with the organization's highest recognition.

07/10/2025

Annual celebrations like the Adult Day Health prom, that participants can put on their calendars and get excited about, serve a crucial purpose at Rogerson.

“It’s one way that we build community, by having our own traditions. This has been a day of joy that people look forward to — there’s pictures of it up around the building from years past,” Activities Coordinator Nora Vincent shares. “And it’s a lot to live up to! You’ve got to make sure that you meet the expectation and make it a great and memorable day.”

Rogerson Communities Adult Day Health program holds their annual senior prom, an exciting and memorable day for participants of the program.