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. Now, residents are sharing the stories of how their parents came to live at Fox Hill, what they enjoyed, how the community has changed, and what led these second-generation residents to make the same choice.
Bob Chellis’ mother, Elizabeth Chellis, was 87 when she moved from Wellesley to Fox Hill Village. Leaving behind a large house where the washer and dryer were in the basement, Mrs. Chellis found that life became much easier. She found she could continue her active, engaged lifestyle.
“For mother, the location was also important as she already had friends here,” recalls Bob.
As a supporter of the Boston Browning Society and Wedgwood Society of Boston, Mrs. Chellis was able to use the community spaces, especially the auditorium to hold meetings and catered events, sharing with Fox Hill residents.
“She could be a hostess here,” Bob says. “And her events brought the Fox Hill and local communities together.”
Although much has changed since Bob’s mother first moved to Fox Hill Village in 1990, the core values of excellence, innovation, respect, resident-governance and financial strength remain the same.
Bob says Fox Hills’ unbeatable location and his belief in its future were important factors in his decision to move here. A pioneer of the continuing care retirement community (CCRC) concept, Bob saw the potential and advocated for Fox Hill’s development.
Bob and his wife, Sandy Adams, were also attracted to Fox Hill as a dynamic, ever-evolving community. “The residents here are really interesting,” Bob says. “The main dining room is quite grand, and I like the option to dress for dinner — even though it’s not a requirement — meeting friends for cocktails, and the stream of large events.”
Superior care services are also important. Bob appreciates the adaptability and exceptional care his wife receives at White Oak Cottages for memory care. And, since White Oak Cottages is located on Fox Hill’s campus, they can remain near each other. Sandy has full access to the support services she needs and Bob can visit daily, rain or shine.
Fox Hill’s commitment to resident well-being fosters a dynamic lifestyle that adapts and thrives across generations. From offering a cutting-edge wellness program to hosting engaging resident events and providing supportive living options on-site, Fox Hill is constantly innovating to help residents connect with what matters most to them.