Rosewood Women's Sober House

About this Sober House

Rosewood is a women's sober living home on Harbor Villa Avenue in Braintree, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It is certified by the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing and holds nine residents.

A Women's Sober House on Harbor Villa Avenue

Rosewood houses women only, and the operator describes its goal as a safe, structured and nurturing environment for women in early recovery. Admission includes a personal interview, and applicants are expected to already be sober at intake, with a move-in possible right away when a bed is open.

What MASH Certification Establishes

Certification by the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing commits the house to a published code of ethics, disclosed fees and rules before move-in, and a complaint process independent of the house. It is also what has allowed Massachusetts state agencies and courts to refer residents here directly since 2016.

Daily Expectations at Rosewood

Residents are expected to attend twelve-step meetings, find a sponsor and take part in regular house meetings, and the house treats those as ongoing commitments rather than a one-time requirement to move in.

A Short Reach to Transit and Recovery Support

Rosewood's own materials note a nearby stop on the MBTA's 225 bus line, which connects to the Red Line in Quincy Center, along with more than a hundred recovery meetings and two peer recovery centers within a few miles of the house. Retail, food service and grocery jobs are common nearby, which matters for a resident who needs work early in recovery.

Braintree and Norfolk County

Braintree sits in Norfolk County on Boston's South Shore, home to a major MBTA Red Line terminus and a large retail corridor. That combination gives residents of Harbor Villa Avenue practical access to jobs and transit without living inside Boston itself.