Waverly House

A short-term transitional home for rebuilding independence.

Structure, accountability, and community for practicing healthier routines, relationships, and independent-living skills.

Adults 18+

Private Pay Only

Belmont, MA

Waverly House combines a structured, clinically informed home environment with clinical case management, daily coaching, and staff support. Residents practice everyday skills through household participation, groups and activities, shared responsibilities, relationships, and community involvement.

You do not need to choose between Waverly House and Cushing House before reaching out. Wild Acre’s team recommends placement based on each person’s needs, goals, fit within the home environment, and availability.

Who Waverly House may be right for

Waverly House may be appropriate for adults ages 18 and older who would benefit from a structured transitional residence while preparing for a greater level of independence.

This setting may support individuals who are transitioning from a higher level of care, rebuilding daily living skills, strengthening emotional wellness, or working toward more consistent participation in relationships, routines, community life, education, employment, or other meaningful outside structure.

Waverly House may support residents who need help with:

Stabilizing within a predictable, supportive environment
Daily living skills and personal routines
Coping skills and emotional regulation
Communication and relationship-building
Social skill development
Educational or vocational planning
Accountability and follow-through
Community participation and meaningful outside structure
Planning for the next appropriate level of care or greater independence

Waverly House is designed for individuals who can participate safely in a community-based residential setting and engage collaboratively with staff and peers. Individuals who require continuous one-to-one supervision, intensive behavioral intervention, or frequent safety monitoring may need a higher level of care before transitioning to this setting.

Daily life at Waverly House is built around structure, participation, and real-world practice.

Rather than following a one-size-fits-all schedule, residents work toward individualized goals through everyday routines, clinical support, household responsibilities, community involvement, and interactions with staff and peers.

Support may include:

Individual case management meetings
Treatment planning and goal setting
Wellness and psychoeducational groups
Creative expression activities
Educational or vocational planning
Family meetings when clinically appropriate
Transition planning for the next level of independence
Coaching around communication, emotional regulation, and coping skills
Support with organization, accountability, and daily living skills
Household responsibilities and shared community routines

The community comes together each evening for a shared family-style dinner, creating a consistent opportunity for connection, conversation, and community-building.

Support for stabilization, skill-building, and next-step planning.

Waverly House provides structured clinical case management and coordinated support to help residents build stability, strengthen independence, and prepare for a successful transition to the next level of care or community living.

Services are delivered within a collaborative, team-based model and are individualized to each resident’s goals and needs.

Clinical and case management support may include:

Collaboration with outside treatment providers and outpatient teams
Comprehensive treatment planning and goal setting
Weekly meetings with an assigned case manager
Transition planning focused on next-step goals
Substance use assessment and support when appropriate
Life skills coaching and daily living support
Nutrition guidance and wellness support
Psychiatric consultation at admission to support initial evaluation and stabilization planning
Vocational and educational exploration and planning
Creative expression groups, including music, art, and writing
Wellness groups and structured activities
Family meetings and support sessions when clinically indicated

Waverly House provides a structured residential environment where residents have private space, shared community areas, and opportunities to participate in household and community life.

The setting is designed to feel supportive and predictable while giving residents room to practice independence, build relationships, and engage in daily routines with staff guidance available.

Amenities include:

Private bedrooms
Two suites available at an additional fee
Comfortable shared living and dining areas
Outdoor seating and gathering spaces
Chef-prepared dinners, with breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages available daily
Family-style dinners
Weekly community outings and recreational activities
Convenient to McLean Hospital, public transport, cafés, restaurants, and shopping
Membership to Waverly Oaks Athletic Club in Waltham
Small on-site gym
Media room
Six complimentary sessions with a certified personal trainer
Support with healthy routines, community engagement, and independent living skills

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 Waverly House or Transitional Living?

You do not need to know whether Waverly 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.

Wild Acre is a private-pay program and does not accept insurance. Financial expectations are discussed directly during the inquiry and admissions process.