Cushing House
Short-term transitional living for greater independence.
Daily structure, clinical coordination, and staff support for building practical skills in everyday life.
Cushing House combines a structured, home-like residence with clinical case management, daily coaching, and relationship-centered support. Residents practice routines, coping, communication, and independent-living skills in real-life settings.
You do not need to choose between Cushing House and Waverley House before reaching out. Wild Acre’s team recommends placement based on each person’s needs, goals, fit, and availability.
Who Cushing House may be right for
Cushing House may be appropriate for adults ages 18 and older who would benefit from structured transitional residential support while working toward greater independence.
Residents may come to Cushing House from inpatient psychiatric hospitalization, a partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient program, a more structured residential treatment setting, a family home, or an independent living situation where additional support is needed.
Cushing House may support residents who need help with:
Placement at Cushing House is recommended by Wild Acre’s team based on each person’s needs, goals, treatment history, current supports, and fit for the residential environment.
Daily life at Cushing House is designed to help residents actively practice the skills needed for greater independence.
Support is embedded throughout the day through structured routines, individualized meetings, shared living, community activities, and ongoing interaction with staff and peers.
Support may include:
Because Cushing House operates within Wild Acre’s therapeutic milieu, everyday experiences become opportunities for growth. Residents are supported in practicing communication, frustration tolerance, accountability, social connection, and practical problem-solving with staff available to provide coaching and support in real time.
Clinically informed support for transition and growth.
Cushing House provides individualized clinical case management and coordinated support to help residents build stability, strengthen independent living skills, and make progress toward personal goals.
The team works collaboratively with each resident and their existing treatment providers to support accountability, continuity of care, and thoughtful next-step planning.
Clinical and case management support may include:
Located on a quiet dead-end street in Watertown, Cushing House offers a peaceful residential setting close to public transportation, cafés, restaurants, shops, and community resources.
The home provides a comfortable, welcoming environment where residents can build independence while remaining connected to staff support and a therapeutic community.
Amenities include:
The environment is intentionally structured, welcoming, and supportive, giving residents opportunities to practice daily living skills, strengthen confidence, and experience increasing independence with guidance and encouragement from staff.
Interested in Cushing House or Transitional Living?
You do not need to know whether Cushing House or Transitional Living is the right fit before reaching out.
Wild Acre’s admissions team can talk through your family member’s needs, explain the available levels of care, and help determine whether transitional residential support may be appropriate.