Sophia Snow House

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.

Developed by Rogerson, this 120-year-old building was the former Longfellow Elementary School which had been vacant since 1989. Rogerson transformed the building into 44 apartments for low-income elders, while maintaining many of its antique architectural elements, and has managed Longfellow House since it opened in 1999. Public transportation is available at the front entrance, and neighborhood shops and restaurants are within walking distance.The front yard of Longfellow House has been transformed into The Roslindale Public Gardens at Longfellow House, providing beautiful, useable outdoor space for residents and their neighbors. West Roxbury resident Sally Muspratt designed the garden, which has three distinct areas: a formal entrance garden facing Walter Street; raised community gardens for residents and neighbors to plant together; and a shade garden for quiet reading and reflection.

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.