A new 67-apartment affordable housing development for older adults has been completed in Suffolk County. The $40 million Medford Gardens project combines lower-cost housing with on-site services for some tenants facing homelessness or mental health challenges. Medford Gardens: $40M Project Opens 67 Senior Affordable Homes
Who is eligible for Medford Gardens?
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The state says apartments target households with residents age 55 and older earning up to 60 percent of the area median income. Thirty-three apartments are set aside for eligible tenants who have experienced homelessness and mental health challenges. Prospective residents must confirm current application procedures and eligibility with the property operator.
What services are included?
WellLife Network developed Medford Gardens and provides supports that can include case management, transportation, health services, crisis help and skills training. The site also includes a garden, walking paths, an exercise room and community areas.
How was the project financed?
The announced financing includes more than $19 million in expected equity from federal and state housing tax credits, more than $11 million in state housing subsidy, and $8 million from the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program. Supportive services are backed through a separate state initiative.
Why does this matter beyond Long Island?
Affordable apartments tied to health and social services offer one model for helping older adults remain independent. But these units are located in Medford, Suffolk County, not the Mohawk Valley. Local readers should not confuse the project’s opening with a new housing opportunity in Oneida County.
“Medford Gardens will provide 67 households with an affordable place to live”
— Gov. Kathy Hochul
What readers should watch
Funding and policy announcements are the beginning of a public process, not proof that every goal has been met. Readers can follow future agency updates and ask how the reported investments translate into services, access and measurable outcomes.
