Older Adults Face a Crisis

By 2030, there will be 2 million older adults in the Commonwealth. More than half of them won’t have the resources for housing and the care they need. Meanwhile:

There’s already a 200,000+ affordable housing unit shortfall.

Waits for subsidized housing can last years.

Memory care is financially debilitating and largely inaccessible.

Skilled nursing facilities are understaffed and nearing capacity.

This is unsustainable—and unacceptable.

And as a mission-driven nonprofit, we are beholden to the older adults in our care and their loved ones—not shareholders.

“Words cannot come close to describing what an awesome home DCN has become for my 98-year-old mom. It’s far and above anything I could have ever hoped for. In her words, ‘I should have come here a long time ago.’ To me, that says it all!”
Pat W., Daughter of Daggett-Crandall-Newcomb Home Resident

“Housing and care for older adults of the Commonwealth is a challenging system to navigate, even for someone who has resources. Rogerson takes care of it, and families are terribly grateful for it.”

Mary R. Jeka, Chair, Board of Directors

“Ever since I was a little kid, I always wanted to live on Beacon Hill. My dream has come true—I live on Beacon Hill. If it wasn’t for Rogerson, I probably wouldn’t be.”

Paul R., Joy Street Residence Resident

“At the end of the day, when you invest in something, you need to see the proof of impact. And I saw it personally with my mother’s care. I hold Rogerson very near and dear to my heart because of the care she received.”

Peter Zane, Board Member, Donor

“My mom said to me very confidently, ‘I love it here. It’s really good.’ And I thought, ‘I don’t have to worry about her.’ The fact that I don’t have to worry about her is such an incredible weight off my shoulders.”

Rebecca K., Daughter of a Rogerson House Resident

“The residents who live here look out for each other. It would be really nice for people to see that a community like this, affordable housing, can be a family, can be supportive, can be warm and nurturing.”

Melanie G., Beacon House Resident

“We’re all going to be touched by this at some point in our lives. And we’re going to be looking for organizations like Rogerson to help meet the needs of our loved ones. So now is the time to support.”

Brent Berc, Board Member, Property Developer, Donor