by Heidi Harrison | Aug 19, 2026 | News, Spotlight Fox Hill VIllage, Spotlight Residents
Since its founding in 1990, Fox Hill Village has been home to a broad range of interesting and engaging individuals. Today, our community boasts more than 20 second-generation residents — those whose parents previously lived here and who ultimately chose Fox Hill for themselves. In our Modern Legacy magazine, residents share stories of how their parents came to live at Fox Hill, what they enjoyed, and what led them to make the same choice for themselves. In this Spotlight, we hear from resident Mimi Baird:
“My mother moved to Fox Hill Village after my stepfather had passed away. She was friends with other people who lived here.
“Here, I find you can be who you are and do things you enjoy. I am currently working with people in Hollywood on turning my book into a film, so I’m not as involved in the daily activities of the community. But it’s OK. You can retreat into your own world or immerse yourself in the community — or some combination of both. It’s always up to you.”
To request your own copy of our Modern Legacy magazine with more stories and thoughts from current residents, use our contact form or call 781.329.4433.
by Heidi Harrison | Jul 28, 2026 | News, Spotlight Residents
Since its founding in 1990, Fox Hill Village has been home to a broad range of interesting and engaging individuals. Today, our community boasts more than 20 second-generation residents — those whose parents previously lived here and who ultimately chose Fox Hill for themselves. In our Modern Legacy magazine, residents share stories of how their parents came to live at Fox Hill, what they enjoyed, and what led them to make the same choice for themselves. In this Spotlight, we hear from resident Sukie Reed:
“My father already had friends at Fox Hill Village when he moved here, and he enjoyed making new friends. He had a ball! My aunt also moved here and was happy as a clam. Even when she needed assistance, she was well cared for. Knowing their experiences, I thought, ‘Now it’s my turn!’
“My father appreciated good food — as do I — and the new chef is wonderful.”
To request your own copy of our Modern Legacy magazine with more stories and thoughts from current residents, use our contact form or call 781.329.4433.
by Heidi Harrison | Jul 6, 2026 | Careers
Overview:
When you join the team at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults.
You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people, and caring about them as friends. And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.
The Job:
We are seeking an experienced Housekeeping Manager to join our team. The Housekeeping Manger is responsible for leading and managing all housekeeping operations to ensure resident apartments, common areas, grounds, and parking facilities, are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, safety and resident satisfaction.
This position oversees housekeeping staff, departmental budgets, inventory, equipment, resident service requests, and special projects, while promoting a culture of exceptional customer service.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Direct and supervise housekeeping staff in the cleaning of resident apartments, common areas, interior and exterior, and parking facilities, to residents’ satisfaction.
- Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and evaluate, housekeeping personnel, including housekeepers and housemen.
- Assign daily work schedules and ensure assignments are completed efficiently and to established quality standards.
- Conduct regular staff meetings and maintain open communication with team members.
- Meet with new residents to provide apartment cleaning options.
- Oversee, with a high attention to detail, all public areas, garage and grounds.
- Create and maintain floor care programs for all types of Fox Hill flooring specific to manufacture specifications.
- Create and manage Housekeeping annual budget.
- Maintain and purchase all equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Maintain cleanliness of all furniture, upholstery and drapery specific to manufacture requirements throughout the common areas.
- Inspect housekeeping carts to ensure all supplies are stocked and bottles are labeled and maintained as required by OSHA standards.
- Inventory/Assess equipment and schedule repair service when necessary.
- Oversee all resident e-mails and promptly respond and resolve any concerns.
- Inspect daily resident units and common areas to assure cleanliness with a fine-tuned attention to detail.
- Approve weekly time and attendance sheets.
- Maintain ongoing preventative housekeeping and safety program.
- Complete performance and salary reviews for all housekeeping department staff.
- Adhere to all Fox Hill safety policies including state and federal requirements.
- Be on call for all housekeeping department related issues.
- Hold regular (monthly or quarterly) staff meetings.
- Approve and submit all AP & AR invoices electronically to accounting department on weekly basis.
Job Requirements:
- Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organization and time-management skills.
- Exceptional conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
- Strong professional demeanor required to meet residents at their level.
- Ability to multitask with strong understanding of core manager duties.
- Team player with management expertise.
- Requires a flexible work schedule to effectively perform the essential functions of the job and meet deadlines, resident(s)/family needs.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma required; Associate Degree preferred.
- 5-10 years of experience in a residential and/or hospitality industry/setting.
- Experience managing budgets.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to manage a large team.
- Proficient in computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and accounting software applications.
- Previous management/leadership experience with strong leadership skills.
- Must have the ability to communicate in English and preferably Spanish.
Supervisory Requirements:
- Responsible for supervising and scheduling Housekeeping team.
Physical Requirements:
- Combination of sitting, standing, and walking 100% of the time, occasionally must be able to lift 50 plus pounds.
- Occasionally able to move furniture for cleaning purposes, this can be a physically demanding job.
Pay: $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Apply on Indeed: https://www.indeed.com/job/housekeeping-manager-91e8868398891ef7
by Heidi Harrison | Jun 26, 2026 | News, Spotlight Fox Hill VIllage, Spotlight Residents
Each June, Fox Hill Village residents and guests gather at the Resident Garden for our annual Garden Party. It’s a special occasion in a beautiful setting where residents show off their garden beds, connect with family and friends, and enjoy the scenery. But it doesn’t happen without the planning and support of the Garden Committee and the work of resident gardeners who tend their own garden beds with care, purpose, and a sense of pride.
It all starts in January when resident gardeners decide what they want to grow during the coming year. At that time, new gardeners are also offered the opportunity to sign up for a bed. In February, the Garden Committee assigns beds, and gardeners order compost. When March arrives, outdoor activities begin: Compost is delivered and distributed to individual beds and a temporary water barrel is available for early-season gardeners. By mid-April, preparation for the growing season is in full swing. Supplies are brought in, hoses are reconnected, pathways are refreshed, and more than 30 clematis plants growing along the perimeter fence are pruned and fertilized.
April is also when tulips, daffodils and hyacinths announce spring’s arrival. It’s a busy month for gardeners eager to get their flowers and vegetables planted. As the days grow longer and temperatures rise between May and July, clematis and peonies bloom. Spring crops of lettuce go from baby leaves to full heads. Peas climb trellises. Flower beds shift to bold colors with zinnias, marigolds, and black-eyed Susans brightening the scene. And what were once tiny green tomatoes become full-size.
With more than 60 raised garden beds, there’s a wide variety of colorful plants and flowers to enjoy. A shady pergola with a bubbling fountain and comfortable seats offers gardeners and visitors a place to rest, connect, and watch the birds, butterflies, and bees flit from flower to flower.
Discover the many health benefits of gardening.
Whether you’re a first-time gardener or haven’t held a trowel in years, the Resident Garden at Fox Hill offers an opportunity to exercise your green thumb, spend time outdoors, and connect with neighbors who are always happy to lend a hand or share gardening tips. If you’re new to organic gardening, they’ll show you how to keep the weeds out of your bed and your plants healthy without resorting to pesticides or other harmful chemicals.
If you love flowers, growing them yourself can provide a steady supply of arrangements. In addition to brightening your living space, research shows that flowers improve mood, reduce stress and strengthen your connection to nature.
Studies in the UK have found that allotment gardening like that practiced at Fox Hill lowers cortisol levels, fosters social interaction, provides a sense of purpose, and improves strength, stamina and flexibility.
Resident gardeners at Fox Hill can also look forward to enjoying the fruits of their labor. Nothing beats the taste of a vine-ripened tomato, fresh-picked lettuce or sugar snap peas grown in our organic garden beds.
To learn more about how Fox Hill Village residents enjoy the great outdoors, and the health benefits that go with it, visit the Outdoor Living page on our website.
by Heidi Harrison | Jun 18, 2026 | Careers
Overview:
When you join the team at Fox Hill Village (FHV) in Westwood, MA, you’ll work in a beautiful environment with a warm and friendly culture while having the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference in the lives of senior adults.
You’ll work closely with residents, getting to know them as people, and caring about them as friends. And you’ll be part of a passionate, hard-working team of professionals with a structure that supports your growth and development.
The Job:
We are seeking an experienced Assisted Living Administrator to join our team. As an Assisted Living Administrator, you will be responsible for the quality of service and oversight of our Small House Model Memory Care Unit – White Oak Cottages.
The Administrator coaches, directs and monitors the quality of service and the quality of life of the residents in White Oak Cottages (the “Cottages”) provided by nurses and CNAs The Administrator must oversee regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness, monitoring and providing assistance to the team, directly or through the Nurse Manager.
Pay & Schedule
- Pay: Pay is based on experience.
- Full-time: This position regularly requires a flexible work schedule, on-sight presence during or in advance of all known potential emergencies and may require the occasional weekend work.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and participate in the Quality Improvement and Assurance Program to evaluate operations and services with the goal of improving services and operations and to assure resident health, safety and welfare on an annual basis.
- Make daily visits to each cottage and engage with residents and staff
- Review the schedules of the CNAs and Nurses to assure compliance with staffing requirements, regulations, and the organization’s policies.
- Discuss observations/concerns about the care of the residents, housekeeping issues and dietary issues with the appropriate staff on regular basis.
- Collaborate and work closely with FHV Sales, Housekeeping and Activities departments.
- Determine education, information, training, coaching, and feedback need of the work teams and make arrangements for all required in-service training.
- Review and coach the work team’s decision- making process and provide examples of effective approaches to decision making.
- Work with Nurse Manager to monitor overall regulatory compliance.
- Meet with families, conduct formal meetings, respond to all questions; coordinate review of all applications, participate in admissions meetings and decisions regarding applicants.
- Family meetings should be within a week of admission and monthly thereafter.
- Coordinate the orientation of any third-party providers: dental, podiatry, home health care agencies and hospice.
- Participate in decisions regarding permanent or temporary transfers of residents.
- Monitor budget to make sure goals are met.
- In collaboration with Assisted Living Sales Manager, participate in marketing efforts, lead referrals and admissions to White Oak Cottages
Supervisory Requirements:
- Responsible to supervise CNAs and support team. Work closely with Director of Life Enrichment, Manager of Housekeeping, and the Assisted Living Sales Manager.
Job Requirements:
- Excellent people skills, with ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.
- Ability to create and maintain high quality healthcare services and programs.
- Clear and effective communicator with a high level of customer service and knowledge of effective customer service techniques
- Demonstrated ability to build effective healthcare teams and solicit input to department goals.
- Ability to consult with Nurse Manager and healthcare management team to effectively develop and oversee resident care plans.
- Ability to effectively manage a successful Quality improvement and Assurance Program
- Excellent organizational skills, dedicated to high quality, accurate analysis and reporting. Ability to prioritize competing demands on time.
- Ability to independently analyze challenges and problems and develop/implement sound solutions.
- This position regularly requires a flexible work schedule, on-sight presence during or in advance of all known potential emergencies.
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required.
- 2 years working experience in a healthcare related field
- 2 years’ experience working in a supervisory position
- Exceptional computer skills, with proficiency with Microsoft Office (Windows, Outlook, Excel) and Alice Healthcare system.
- Knowledge of medical practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of Massachusetts laws and regulations governing resident care in memory support assisted living environments.
Physical Requirements:
- Must move intermittently throughout the workday inside and outside the cottages.
- Ability to walk long distances throughout the cottages and grounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive motion such as bending, pushing/pulling, reaching, walking and standing.
- Occasional lifting of residents from the floor weighing up to 150 lbs with assistance.
- Walking or standing 70%, sitting 30%.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $105,000
Use this link to apply on Indeed.