Briarwood Community

For more than two decades, Briarwood has built a stellar reputation as a continuing care retirement community in the Worcester community offering independent living to skilled nursing. The property has 105 Independent Living Cottages, 88 Independent Living Apartments, 24 Assisted Living units and 12 Memory Care units. In addition there is a Wellness Center and Knollwood Nursing Center with 82 Skilled Nursing Beds licensed by the Department of Public Health. Briarwood is managed by Rogerson Communities.

Graciously situated across from Jamaica Pond on three acres of lawn, trees and gardens and just minutes from Bostons world-class hospitals, Rogerson House offers an assisted living residence, a day program, and respite care in a warm, home environment.Rogerson House sets the standard in dementia care with a special building design incorporating lighting, color-coding, and environmental cues that help people with memory loss thrive in a secure setting. A diverse array of programming, including expressive therapies and fitness programs, ensures a stimulating and caring environment for our residents.

Allen House at Springhouse, managed by Rogerson, is a residential program located within the Springhouse retirement community in Jamaica Plain, and offers 22 apartments with assisted living for people with memory loss.

Since 1999, Rogerson has managed Council Tower, a 17-story elevator building, owned by Council of Elders Housing Corporation, a community based organization affiliated with Forward, Inc. Rogerson oversaw the $4.5 million renovation of the HUD-supported building in the fall of 2005.Council Tower offers 144 subsidized units for elders with a live-in staff member.The building also includes a computer learning center, fitness center, a kitchen for events, on-site laundry, and a community roof deck with unrivaled views of the Boston skyline.