A view of this property by the casual observer would give no hint that Cushing Residence is a HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) sponsored apartment complex. The three-story brick and clapboard buildings are nestled on over four acres of lush lawns, with flowering trees, tall pines, and flower beds filled to overflowing from spring through fall. Illustrative of the superior housing offered at Cushing Residence is the extensive waiting list for apartments at the site. The complex is located adjacent to the campus of the Cardinal Cushing Center at Hanover and provides one and two-bedroom apartments to qualifying senior citizens and individuals with disabilities.

Cushing Residence is much more than an apartment complex. It is also the home to some of the most innovative programming in HUD sponsored developments. Symbolic of the pioneering spirit of Cardinal Cushing Centers, Cushing Residence was one of the first HUD properties to offer a Supportive Living Program. The goal of the Supportive Living Program is to assist residents age in place. Nursing services and a comprehensive meal program are integral components of the program, which enable senior citizens to reside in their apartments rather than face the daunting challenge of moving to a nursing home environment.

Cushing Residence is also home to another state of the art program, the Cushing Computer Learning Center. In this high-tech, computer classroom, residents are provided with instruction on a variety of computer applications including Internet navigation, email correspondence, introductory desktop publishing, and many Microsoft Office applications. This program strives to reduce the isolation felt by many senior citizens by providing them with both a new and efficient method of communication as well as exposing them to the vast array of experiences offered on the Internet.

In addition to these unique services, Cushing Residence also offers much of the same programming found at traditional HUD developments. Case managers assist residents with many of the daily problems that residents encounter as they age. Recreational and social programming regularly occurs to assist residents to broaden their circle of friends and promote interaction. To learn more about Cushing Residence, please call (781) 826-6371.