The Rogerson House
Response to COVID-19
The mission of Rogerson House has always been to provide the highest quality professional programs and experiences for our Memory Care Assisted Living residents, Memory Care Day Program participants, and Memory Care Respite Stay guests, as well as supporting their families. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are committed to providing the same high level of care, comfort, and safety you expect and deserve, while promoting a positive emotional environment for our residents.
Have Rogerson House COVID-19 policies changed over time?
Rogerson House continues to take extreme prevention and protection protocols as outlined by the CDC via Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) to ensure proactive measures and prompt responses to any situations or concerns related to COVID-19.
Our Current Protocols:
The health of our residents and day program participants always is and always will be our top priority at Rogerson House, as is the health of our incredible staff. That is why we are very firm about the following, and will be until this pandemic is no longer such a threat.
Masks are required everywhere in our community for all staff and visitors (and any resident who can wear a mask in a safe and effective manner)
All visitors and professionals are screened for symptoms and temperatures prior to entering the community
All professionals (Hospice, VNA, Private Aides) must provide proof of vaccination status
All staff must be vaccinated per Rogerson Communities protocol and DPH and EOEA regulations
All residents are vaccinated
Staff are tested weekly and residents tested every other week. Any non-vaccinated staff with an exemption are tested prior to every shift.
Our Visitor Policy:
As with the above protocols, our Visitor Policy is based on protecting our highly-valued memory care assisted living residents and day program participants.
All visitors must be masked at all times and may not eat or drink during their visit.
We request that visits are scheduled in advance so we can manage the number of visitors to our building. Same day calls are welcome.
Visits must take place either in residents' rooms or community designated space.
Residents who have tested positive may not have visitors during their isolation per the DPH and EOEA guidelines.
Visitors who have tested positive must follow the DPH/EOEA guidelines and refrain from visiting until the completion of a 10-day isolation.
Visitors who have had a COVID-19 exposure may resume visits after the completion of a 7-day quarantine.
All of us at Rogerson House are grateful for the wonderful Healthcare Heroes who work alongside us tirelessly every day to provide a safe, supportive, and loving environment for our residents. We are also thankful and appreciative of our residents’ families, who have been supportive and understanding of changes in protocols during this difficult time.