WellLife and H2M celebrate new senior housing Medford Gardens provides affordable housing for renters 55 and older

Medford, NY H2M architects + engineers (H2M) joined WellLife Network, along with state and local officials, housing advocates, and project partners, to celebrate the grand opening of Medford Gardens, a new affordable and supportive housing community for adults age 55 and older.

Developed by WellLife and designed by H2M, the $40 million, three-story residential community addresses the need for affordable senior housing on Long Island by creating opportunities for residents to age in place with access to essential support services.

Medford Gardens features 10 studio apartments, 56 one-bedroom apartments, and a two-bedroom superintendent’s unit, with 33 units set aside as supportive housing for seniors struggling with housing insecurity and mental health challenges. Additionally, seven of the apartments are fully adapted and accessible for residents with mobility limitations, while four others are adapted for residents with sensory issues. For seniors in need of support, WellLife Network offers on-site crisis intervention, case management, vocational training, and other vital social services.

H2M’s project team provided architectural designs for the building, designed MEP and fire protection systems for the apartments, and implemented sustainability measures to meet state and local guidelines. The firm also developed site designs for much of the 6.63-acre site, including on-site parking, electric vehicle charging stations, pedestrian walkways, landscaped gardens, storm drainage, and sewage treatment infrastructure.

“Medford Gardens represents an important investment in safe, affordable housing for older adults, and H2M was an invaluable partner in bringing that vision to life,” said Sherry Tucker, chief executive officer at WellLife Network. “Their expertise and thoughtful approach helped us create a place that supports residents’ independence and quality of life while keeping them connected to the community they call home.”