Fox Hill Village

    10 Longwood Dr, Westwood, MA 02090
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, engaging

    I live here and feel fortunate - the staff are kind, attentive and professional, with knowledgeable nursing and a strong memory-care focus. The well-maintained, home-like campus and beautiful grounds are immaculate, and dining (three venues, great meals and dessert, even jazz nights) plus a lively calendar of programs keep me engaged and happy. The welcoming, non-institutional atmosphere, convenient location and thoughtful amenities give me real peace of mind; I highly recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Sep 2026

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    4.82·(45)

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      2.2

    Pros

    • Convenient location near medical centers and Route 128
    • Ample parking and visitor access
    • Multi-level care available on-site
    • Well-maintained, attractive building and grounds
    • Spacious, customizable apartments and rooms
    • Comfortable, well-appointed common areas
    • Active social and cultural programming
    • Frequent day trips and off-site activities
    • Engaged social worker and wellness clinic
    • On-site medical office with provider visits
    • Professional, compassionate staff
    • High-quality dining with multiple venues
    • Three meals daily plus take-out and patio dining
    • Reasonable guest-room charges
    • Extensive amenities (pool, gym, library, workshops, barbershop)
    • Hotel-like ambience and strong housekeeping
    • Strong sense of community and friendship formation
    • Resident-management collaboration on sustainability initiatives
    • Proactive admissions and sales support

    Cons

    • High overall cost and complex resale/price-appreciation implications
    • Parking fees and garage costs
    • Unclear policies for transitions to higher-acuity or skilled nursing care
    • Inconsistent memory-care availability or program clarity
    • Variable dining quality across services
    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness and communication across departments
    • Significant out-of-pocket cost for continuous 24-hour personal care
    • Long waitlist and limited immediate availability
    • Large community scale that may feel impersonal for some
    • Variability in activity access across living levels

    Summary of reviews

    Fox Hill Village presents as an upscale, well-maintained continuing-care community with a broad mix of amenities and a strong emphasis on social programming. Reviewers consistently describe an attractive campus with spacious apartments, comfortable common areas, and a range of on-site conveniences—fitness facilities, multiple dining venues, library and arts spaces, workshops, and occasional medical services—creating a “hotel-like” environment for independent and assisted living residents. Its location near major roads and medical centers, ample parking, and visible community upkeep make it convenient for visitors and residents alike.

    Care and staffing impressions are generally positive: staff are characterized as professional, kind, and proactive, with engaged social-work support and an on-site wellness clinic that includes provider visits. Families and residents commonly cite individualized attention, proactive communication, and dedicated caregiving teams. At the same time, there are operational concerns around transitions to higher-acuity care. Several reviews indicate frustration or uncertainty regarding skilled-nursing placement policies and the availability or clarity of memory-care programming; these points suggest gaps in how higher-level care needs and placement decisions are communicated and administered. A related theme is variability in assisted-living expectations—some families perceive uneven boundaries around 24-hour care and differing aide expectations.

    Dining and programming are central strengths for many residents. Multiple reviewers praised the quality of meals, three daily service opportunities, specialty dining venues, and social dining events (live music, patio dining, take-out options). However, dining quality was not uniformly praised; some reviewers described mixed experiences, indicating inconsistent food-service execution across times or venues. Social and cultural programming is a prominent positive: frequent events, day trips, clubs (gardening, woodworking, music), and a lively communal calendar support social engagement and a strong sense of community. That vibrancy appears to be a defining characteristic for residents who prioritize active lifestyles.

    Facility features and logistics deserve practical consideration. Apartments are frequently described as roomy and customizable, with examples of facility-supervised modifications (closet/bathroom adjustments). The campus scale (several-hundred-resident community) supports a wide range of amenities but may feel large or less intimate to some prospective residents. Parking convenience is balanced against cost concerns—parking and garage fees are mentioned as an additional ongoing expense. A number of reviewers also noted long waitlists, which can affect move-in timing and access.

    Management and finances show both strengths and constraints. The sales and admissions staff are often described as helpful and informative, and administration has been willing to negotiate payment terms in some cases. Conversely, overall pricing is consistently identified as high, and reviewers pointed to complex resale or price-appreciation dynamics that can affect long-term financial planning. The community has engaged residents in sustainability efforts (for example, a reusable-container program) that produced both environmental and cost-saving benefits, reflecting collaborative management–resident initiatives.

    Overall, Fox Hill Village scores highly on facilities, social life, and the general quality of daily living, with attentive staff and a broad program roster that many residents find satisfying. Prospective residents and families should weigh those lifestyle strengths against the facility’s cost structure, potential delays in access, and the need to clarify policies and pathways for higher-acuity and memory-care needs prior to move-in. Documenting transition policies and out-of-pocket care costs in advance will help align expectations with the community’s operational practices.

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    Location

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    Fox Hill Village is located at 10 Longwood Dr, Westwood, MA, 02090.

    About Fox Hill Village

    Fox Hill Village is an independent senior living community in Westwood, Massachusetts, with a cooperative ownership model so residents can buy a share, approve annual budgets, and vote for the board, which mostly includes residents, so folks have a real say in how things run, and the ownership can allow for some asset appreciation, which means people might get some money back if they move out, and the monthly costs tend to be lower since they don't add markups or outside management fees, so there's a sense of value in comparison to other places, plus there are tax advantages tied to mortgage interest and property taxes. The building is mid-rise and has 340 apartments that circle a village commons meant to feel like a main street, where there's a bank, library, hair salon, variety store, greenhouse, hobby rooms, card rooms, and a 200-seat auditorium for events, movies, or performances, so there's always something going on nearby and neighbors around. Apartment sizes go from 584 to 1,604 square feet, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, and the accommodations are maintenance-free, so residents don't have to worry about fixing things themselves. There's a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor pool, and even a golf simulator, plus access or views of a golf course. Outdoor spaces include patios and gardens, and there are dedicated areas for art and woodworking, with programs for education and daily activities, and a library for people who enjoy reading, and dining venues for meals or social time, along with outdoor dining in nice weather. Residents can have some pets, with certain pet-friendly policies in place.

    Fox Hill Village accepts adults aged 55 and older and welcomes both independent and assisted living, with services that include memory care and nursing support. On-site health services are available, including outpatient therapy and programs through Massachusetts General Hospital, and there's a separate unit for Alzheimer's patients, clinical services, wound care, and therapies for speech, physical, and occupational needs, so residents have many healthcare options. Care management and home care are offered, and technology like electronic visit verification and tele-health services helps keep care organized. Residents can get help with daily living from caregivers if needed, and family engagement is encouraged. Programs like My Adult Foster Care, My Adult Home Care, My Senior Care Hub, and My Adult Behavior give further support to those with different care requirements, and there are food programs, including CACFP.

    Residents have the freedom to control many parts of their lives within a setting that tries to stay private, safe, and less costly. There's transportation assistance, activity programs, community groups like REN networking, committees, and a range of community events tied in with the Neponset River Regional Chamber. Fox Hill Village has membership benefits, such as discount coupons for Staples, and virtual member decals, which make it easier to keep up with the program and access services through their website. The community is family and nonprofit-focused, with involvement in local business resources and elder care alliances, so there's plenty of connection to the area and a good sense of belonging for people wanting to be part of a bigger neighborhood. Founded in 1990 with Massachusetts General Hospital, Fox Hill Village has a long history and continues to offer a wide range of services and activities for older adults, with hours from Monday to Saturday, closing on Sundays, and a point of contact named Sarah Pompeo to help with questions for those interested in learning how the community works.

    People often ask...

    Fox Hill Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Fox Hill Village allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 10 Longwood Dr, Westwood, MA 02090.

    No, Fox Hill Village does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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