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Compassion When It’s Needed Most

We hear the story far too often: an older adult experiences a health crisis that threatens her financial stability, and even her ability to remain housed. When it happened to Elizabeth, a resident of Beacon House who fell behind in rent due to a hospitalization, her property manager didn’t hound her—she helped her. Elizabeth built a career on helping others, founding, with her husband, an intermediate care facility for people struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders. She followed that up by earning a master’s degree and working in a hospital psychiatric department. After the passing of her husband and parents, she spent time at a Buddhist meditation retreat…

Rogerson Communities Brightens the Holidays at Beacon House

Sometimes “Community Room” is simply a phrase on a door or wall in a residence for older adults. At Beacon House in Boston, however, the Community Room truly lived up to its name on a chilly December Wednesday, hosting a festive holiday gathering for more than 50 residents. The innate elegance of the room was augmented with lights, wreaths, and seasonal table décor, including lavender plants resembling miniature Christmas trees and tall tapers glowing with simulated yet cheery flames. Sandwiches, wraps, salads, snacks, and sweets were laid out on long tables along one wall, while dozens of residents found seats at the tables around the room, telling stories, cracking jokes, and enjoying the warmth of each other’s company. In keeping with the spirit of the…

Briarwood Named Top Retirement Community in Massachusetts for Third Straight Year

The Briarwood Community has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities for 2026 and tops in the state, marking the third consecutive year the Rogerson managed community has been ranked #1 in Massachusetts. The Worcester community also ranks first across New England. “Briarwood sets an inspiring standard for what exceptional senior living should look like,” said Walter Ramos, President and CEO of Rogerson Communities. “Their dedication to quality care, community, and resident well-being is evident in everything they do. It’s a privilege to stand alongside a team making such a powerful impact on older…

Walter Ramos Joins Roger Williams Board to Empower Students and Fortify Senior Care

Walter Ramos, President and CEO of Rogerson Communities, is a proud alumnus of Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island—and, as of October 10, one of its newest trustees. The appointment is the culmination of a process that began in 2023 when Brit d’Arbeloff, then Chair of Rogerson’s Board of Directors, invited him to a meeting on campus with Roger Williams’ leadership. That meeting led to guest visits to classes, a seat on the university’s board of advisors, a speech during the 2025 commencement ceremonies, and ultimately an offer to join the board of trustees. “I thought it was an…

Rogerson Adds New Chief Operating Officer to Leadership Team

Rogerson Communities today announced the hiring of a new Chief Operating Officer, Michael Quirk. Quirk, who served most recently as Vice President of Housing Operations at Integritus Healthcare in Pittsfield, Mass., will assume his new post on December 1. “We’re thrilled that we found an executive as experienced and dedicated to the well-being of older adults as Mike,” said Rogerson President and CEO Walter Ramos. “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 execution,…