Construction has officially begun on Medford Gardens, a 66-unit affordable senior housing development located in the hamlet of Medford in Suffolk County, Long Island. Spearheaded by Governor Kathy Hochul and developed by the WellLife Network, the $40 million project is designed to provide supportive housing for seniors, with half of the units reserved for individuals in need of additional services. The development is expected to be completed by summer 2026.
Medford Gardens will serve residents aged 55 and older earning up to 60 percent of the Area Median Income. Thirty-three apartments will be designated for seniors facing homelessness or mental health challenges, with on-site services including case management, health care, crisis intervention, and vocational support. The three-story building will be fully electric and incorporate sustainable features such as energy-efficient appliances, EV charging stations, and storm drainage systems.
Financing for the development includes $19 million in equity from Low Income Housing Tax Credit programs, $6.7 million from the Supportive Housing Opportunity Program, $3.6 million from the Federal Housing Trust Fund, and nearly $800,000 from the NYS HOME Program. Additional support comes from the Homeless Housing and Assistance Program and operational funding via the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative.
“Medford Gardens is a welcome addition to our community and we look forward to its new residents,” said Assemblyman Joe DeStefano. “This affordable, supportive housing will transform their lives.”
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Translation the taxpayers is on the hook again thanks kickback Kathy