by Heidi Harrison | Feb 19, 2025 | News, Spotlight Fox Hill VIllage, Uncategorized
With Fox Hill’s cooperative model, you’re an owner — a shareholder with distinct advantages not found in other communities. You’ll have a reaWith Fox Hill’s cooperative model, you’re an owner — a shareholder with distinct advantages that include the potential for asset appreciation; having a voice in matters regarding community operations and planning; pride of ownership; and so much more. Let’s take a closer look:
Asset appreciation. When you move to Fox Hill, you purchase a share of cooperative stock and receive a lease for a specific apartment which is linked to your stock. When you leave Fox Hill, you or your estate will receive 85 percent of the selling price of your stock. This is an important distinction that gives you the opportunity to benefit from asset appreciation.
A voice in the community. As a shareholder, you’ll have a voice. Each apartment has one vote, ensuring decisions are made democratically, without respect to the size of your apartment. Specifically, at Fox Hill, shareholders have a say in key decisions including:
- Approval of the annual operating budget.
- Election of the board of directors.
- Approval of financing and contract changes that would eliminate key services.
You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved as much or as little as you’d like with a variety of resident-led committees and groups. Whether it’s managing the Village Pantry, selecting art for our walls and common spaces, participating in the activities committee or organizing food drives, there are countless ways to make a meaningful impact and connect with others.
Competitive cost of living. Fox Hill’s board — comprised of Fox Hill residents — and management are solely focused on the needs and preferences of residents. The primary goal is to provide residents with the breadth and depth of services they want. There are no outside shareholders and there is no third-party management contract that would entitle any entity to a percentage of revenues. This ensures more resources are directly invested into enhancing residents’ experiences, maintaining high-quality services, sustaining an attractive and functional campus, and keeping the cost of living highly competitive when compared to other top-tier independent senior living communities in Massachusetts.
In addition, at Fox Hill, you’ll enjoy peace of mind in knowing that, while healthcare is available on campus, you’ll only pay for what you need, when you need it. Whether it’s Support Services in your home, Assisted Living with Continuing Care or specialized Memory Care, you’ll have access to high-quality care from a team you know who also knows you.
Variety and the opportunity to customize your home. Just as you’d find when purchasing a home on the real estate market, there are a wide range of apartment layouts with additional features added by prior residents — all of which affect share prices. The price of your share will be based on the size and features of the apartment home you choose. Once you have purchased your share, you’ll have the opportunity to renovate and customize your apartment home to suit your needs and style with the prior approval of Fox Hill. Best of all, our in-house Design Center is here to guide you through the process, making it seamless and stress-free.
To learn more about Fox Hill Village’s cooperative model, talk with a member of our sales team. Call 617.420.5301 or use our contact form.
by Heidi Harrison | Feb 19, 2025 | News, Spotlight Residents, Uncategorized
Since its founding in 1990, Fox Hill Village has been home to a broad range of interesting and engaging individuals. Today, our community boasts 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.
Take, for example, Charles Bartlett and Sue Demb — a brother and sister who, along with their spouses, have both chosen Fox Hill Village.
“When my parents, Dr. Marshall and Barbara Bartlett, were ready to downsize, they decided to look at Fox Hill Village, which was being built at the time,” recalls Charles Bartlett. “My dad was affiliated with the Massachusetts General Hospital, which played a role in establishing Fox Hill. Additionally, many of their friends were living here or about to move in. Over the next 10 years, they lived an active and happy life at Fox Hill.
“When my wife, Stephanie, and I began to consider a community for ourselves, we were attracted to Fox Hill’s cooperative model and our ability to make our apartment design more contemporary. The nursing support that’s available if we need it was important. We also like that everything is under one roof and easy to get to with interesting programs and many available activities. Residents and staff have been welcoming, and we are making many new friends. We feel confident in our choice because Fox Hill Village is such a warm and well-run community.”
Charles’ sister, Sue Demb, and her husband, Joe, have noticed many changes at Fox Hill since her parents’ days as residents and her sister’s time at White Oak Cottages. As Sue and Joe began considering their own future, memories of a more formal culture made the couple wonder if the community would be the right fit for them.
“When my parents lived here, the culture was very formal and stuffy,” Sue says. “We discovered much of that attitude had changed and were pleasantly surprised during our multiple visits before moving here in 2023.” Gone are the formalities, and in their place are invigorating fitness classes, refreshing swims in the pool, plenty of groups and committees to lead and participate in, and excursions to cultural attractions.
While Sue shares her mother’s passion for music and participates in the chorus, Joe enjoys calligraphy and photography. Beyond their personal pursuits, the Dembs actively contribute to the sustainability committee, reflecting the way residents work together to keep Fox Hill innovating.
“People care about one another and help each other if and when needed,” she says. “We also appreciate that Jewish and non-Jewish residents want to participate in traditions like candle lighting for Hannukah or celebrating Passover. There’s a very strong sense of community here.”
To read more stories from second-generation residents— including why they chose Fox Hill for themselves and what their experiences have been like — request a copy of our Modern Legacy magazine. Simply call 617.420.5301 or use our contact form.
by Heidi Harrison | Feb 19, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
This year, Fox Hill Village celebrates 35 wonderful years. Since 1990, we’ve been more than just a place to live — we’re a family where lifelong friendships bloom and new adventures begin daily. As a co-op, our future has always been shaped by residents. This has kept our community modern while preserving the warmth and security that is now being enjoyed by a second generation who call Fox Hill home. So, here’s to 35 years and a future filled with even more shared moments, endless learning, and the special connections that make Fox Hill exceptional.
by hssweb-admin | Dec 20, 2022 | News
Many people think of retirement community residences as being rather plain and predictable. But at Fox Hill Village, each residence is a true reflection of its occupants. That’s because Fox Hill’s cooperative model makes residents shareholders — giving them the ability to design their homes to reflect their personal styles and aesthetic preferences. And Fox Hill takes it a step further with a beautiful new on-site Design Center that pulls together all the professionals and resources a resident will need to bring their vision to life.
The process starts with one of Fox Hill’s 16 beautiful and spacious floor plans that are creatively designed with generous living space and enviable views of the community’s gorgeous campus and woodlands. Ranging from an efficient 584 square feet to “double” apartments with more than 2,200 square feet, many of Fox Hill’s apartments already offer quality custom features added by previous residents. But for residents who have something different in mind, there’s the Design Center.
The Center’s professional design team works as a partner and can help with everything from modest modifications and upgrades to larger projects like floor plan changes. The team can also help residents determine how their furniture will fit into their new apartment home and where it will go — or even help them select new pieces. And best of all, residents can rely on the team to help with project planning, engage trusted contractors, coordinate their work, and manage the entire process for a seamless — and stress-free — remodel. Following are just some of the changes Fox Hill’s Design Center team can help with:
- Interior design
- Custom cabinetry
- Fireplace surrounds
- Built-in shelving
- Custom millwork
- Coffered ceilings
- Furniture placement
- Paint and wallpaper
- Incorporating patterns and textures
- Fixtures and hardware
- Stylish lighting
- Floor plan changes
- Combined apartments
For more information about the Design Center or to speak with a member of Fox Hill’s sales team, call 781.399.7000 or use the contact form.
by hssweb-admin | Nov 30, 2022 | News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022 | Resident-owners at Fox Hill Village in Westwood, Massachusetts, are actively getting to know the community’s new CEO, Felix Rosenwasser, and he’s making it easy with an open-door policy and weekly Kaffee Klatch. “With such a robust offering of amenities, services and opportunities, there’s much to learn about Fox Hill Village,” he said. “I believe hearing from residents — the people who experience Fox Hill Village on a daily basis — and the team that makes this community tick is the best place to start. With the recent expansion and renovations, we’re well-positioned to serve current residents and appeal to the next generation of seniors.”
Mr. Rosenwasser has over 20 years’ experience in the senior living industry and a proven track record of strong leadership with outstanding operational results. In the past he served as vice president of business planning and analysis for a multisite senior living provider in California, president and CEO of a Life Plan Community in New Jersey, and most recently as the executive director of a premier Life Plan Community in Washington, D.C. Rosenwasser earned dual master’s degrees, one in business administration and one in science and mechanical engineering, from Odesa Polytechnic University, Ukraine. He also received a Candidate in Philosophy from Odessa State University and holds master’s certificates in leadership and senior care management from Rutgers University. As one who enjoys the sport of chess, he spends free time assisting talented young chess players in accomplishing their dreams at a non-profit chess school where he serves as treasurer.
