Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with frequent praise for the pastoral setting, familial atmosphere, and the quality of personal care. Many reviewers emphasize the attractive, serene grounds — often mentioning the pond, fountain, front porch, gardens and wildlife — and describe a cozy, home-like environment that contributes to residents' enjoyment and wellbeing. Reviewers repeatedly note that residents appear happy and engaged, and family members report peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well cared for.
Staff quality is a consistently prominent theme. Reviews highlight friendly, compassionate, and attentive employees at all levels — from caregivers and dining staff to maintenance and administrative personnel. Several staff members are singled out by name for exemplary service (for example, Arsenia, Paula, and Dee), and comments describe staff who go above and beyond, respond quickly to issues, and foster a strong sense of community. Long-tenured staff and a family-like culture are credited with creating stability and continuity of care. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are repeatedly praised for efficiency and thoroughness.
Care quality and services are described positively: residents receive ADL (activities of daily living) assistance when needed, individualized attention, and dignity is maintained. Multiple reviewers mention that the community provides peace of mind and improves quality of life, with staff making efforts to keep residents engaged and active. That engagement is supported by a robust activities program — reviewers list bingo, live music, arts and crafts, shopping trips, van outings, and other day trips — and an activities director who plans varied daily programs. The availability of transportation for outings is noted as a valued inclusion in many reviews.
Facilities and accommodations receive mixed but generally favorable comments. Many residents live in private apartments or suites with a range of layouts (some with kitchens), and reviewers describe bright, clean units and pleasant common areas. Maintenance and renovation efforts are ongoing, and when completed these updates are viewed positively. However, there are recurring notes that some interiors are dated and some private/efficiency rooms are small, which could matter for prospective residents seeking larger or more modern units.
Dining is often praised — reviewers report delicious meals, appealing aromas, and a receptive kitchen staff that will accommodate requests — though a few mention inconsistent food quality. A specific dietary gap surfaced in the reviews: some residents with diabetes reported that there is no formal diabetic diet provided. Cost and coverage concerns appear for a minority of reviewers: while several describe the community's pricing as affordable or all-inclusive (including bus rides), others describe rent as expensive and note limited Medicare coverage. Prospective residents should confirm current pricing and insurance/Medicare policies directly with management.
Limitations and notable concerns are clear in certain areas: Foxden is repeatedly described as not appropriate for advanced medical or memory-care needs — there is no dedicated memory-care program — so it best serves residents who require assistance with daily activities but not intensive medical supervision. Renovations are ongoing which may be disruptive to some, and the mix of comments on food and unit size suggests some variability between apartments and dining experiences. Finally, while the presence of owners and on-site administration is a benefit for many reviewers, prospective residents should verify any unit-specific details (size, layout, accessibility) and clinical capabilities prior to moving in.
In summary, the reviews portray Foxden Retirement Community as a small, welcoming, and well-run residence with strong staff engagement, plentiful activities, attractive grounds, and generally high satisfaction among residents and families. Its strengths are its caring staff, home-like environment, active programming, and attentive facilities services. Its primary limitations are a lack of advanced or memory-care services, some variability in unit size and dining consistency, occasional renovation-related impacts, and potential issues around cost and Medicare coverage — factors to confirm case-by-case during a tour or intake conversation.
