ASSISTED LIVING AT FOX HILL VILLAGE IN NORFOLK COUNTY, WESTWOOD, MA
It’s a new day for assisted living.
Assisted living at Birch Grove is designed for those people who find they can no longer live independently due to an advancing chronic condition. Yet, while many assisted living communities will provide only limited services before requiring a resident to move to a traditional, institutional nursing home, Birch Grove has been purposefully designed to accommodate residents’ current and future needs so they can remain in our community for life.
— Alice B.
We practice the fine art of caring.
The strength of Birch Grove’s model lies in the expanded roles of our care teams and the priority we place on each resident’s right to autonomy, engagement, and choice. Each of our assisted living and progressive care households is led by a small, dedicated team of cross-trained staff — including a nurse and certified nursing assistants — who get to know each resident as an individual. With a high staff-to-resident ratio, care teams oversee the day-to-day life of the home. And everything they do — from learning about residents’ life histories and providing personal care to preparing meals and planning events — is designed to accommodate individual choices and preferences.
Birch Grove is designed and staffed to make it possible for you to remain in the community for life. Unlike many assisted living residences, Birch Grove has a nurse on duty 24/7 to address any medical needs you may have. A high staff-to-resident ratio and multifaceted engagement create strong bonds and a deep understanding of each resident’s needs and preferences. In addition, another Birch Grove staff member plans and oversees a diverse program of activities and events designed around residents’ interests.
Standard Staff Training:
- Infection control
- Universal precautions
- First aid
- CPR
- Fall prevention
- Medication management
- Dementia
- Elder abuse and neglect prevention
- Disaster/emergency preparedness
- Food safety/Serv-Safe certification
Your home. Your life.
Your way.
Relax in the comfort of your own private suite.
- Tea kitchen with a sink
- Cabinetry
- Personal refrigerator
- Living area
- Bedroom
- Private bathroom with curbless shower
- Large, easily accessible closet
- Large windows and abundant natural light
Be part of an engaging
community household.
Friendships and camaraderie develop in the household as residents engage in conversation around the fireplace or watch a movie or sporting event together in the living room. As in any home, the open kitchen and dining area become popular gathering spots where you can watch your meals being prepared, help with the cooking, or grab a light snack. There’s a den for small gatherings, impromptu games, reading or just visiting with friends, as well as an activity room for organized programs such as art classes. And since there are no long hallways or stairs to navigate, you’ll be able to easily move throughout the household as you wish.
Savor delicious meals
prepared before your eyes.
Food is not just an essential part of living. Meals provide daily opportunities to enjoy the company of friends, share stories and memories, and take part in a communal experience that nourishes the mind and spirit as well as the body. Whether you choose to participate in meal preparation or simply enjoy the sights, sounds, and aromas of delicious food being prepared in the household kitchen, you’ll always find something to savor and enjoy. You can even make special requests such as adding a family favorite to the menu, avoiding ingredients you don’t care for, or accommodating a special diet.
HOUSEHOLD & COMMUNITY AMENITIES
Enjoy access to household and community amenities.
The Birch Grove households have been purpose-built and specifically designed to make living as easy and enjoyable as possible. With special household features and access to Fox Hill Village’s many amenities, you’ll be able to continue to enjoy the people and activities that bring you joy.
Household Features and Amenities
- Individual service plan
- Maximum of 12 residents per home
- Private bathroom in each resident suite
- Emergency call system in all suites
- Three meals and snacks each day
- Daily programs and activities
- Social gatherings
- Housekeeping service
- Laundry service
- Personal care items
- Secured household
- All maintenance provided
- Outdoor balcony
- One-on-one support**
The Baker West Wing
Birch Grove is in the Baker West wing at Fox Hill Village. The first floor of Baker West includes an exciting variety of new amenity spaces that are available to Birch Grove residents.
- Bistro with an outdoor dining terrace
- Fitness center and indoor pool*
- Golf simulator*
- Physical therapy room
- Wellness Center
- Library
- Auditorium
- Game room
- Speaker series
- Hair salon and spa**
- Classroom and meeting spaces
* Subject to medical assessment
** Additional fee applies
Health Care Features and Services
Health Care Features and Services
Birch Grove’s inclusive model of assisted living and continuing care compares to other communities’ higher tier levels. The following are standard services provided at Birch Grove and are included in the monthly fee.
- Nurse on duty 24/7
- Certified nursing assistants on duty 24/7
- Support with ambulation
- Wheelchair assistance
- Support with transferring (sitting, standing, lying down)
- Fall risk cueing
- Bathing support and assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Assistance with eating
- Preparation of therapeutic meals
- Medical appointment coordination
- Home health services coordination
- Medication reminders (SAMM)
- Medication administration (LMA)
- Coordination of pharmacy deliveries
- Obtaining medical supplies
- Observational care: Catheter monitoring; Oxygen use; Diabetes regimen; Chronic pain management
Remain with us, even if you need more care.
Remain with us, even if you need more care.
Should you need short-term or intermittent skilled care, we’ll coordinate with a licensed home health agency to deliver those services in your Birch Grove residence. In the vast majority of cases, this type of additional assistance prevents a permanent move to a skilled nursing facility. Plus, the total cost is significantly less than fees charged for 24-hour skilled home care or fees charged by traditional nursing homes.
Services available from licensed home health care providers:†
- Wound care
- Injections
- Diabetes management
- IV administration
- Catheter insertion
Services available from other licensed professionals:†
- Physical and occupational therapy services
- Podiatry services
- Primary Care services
- Hospice care
- X-ray and laboratory services
The following services are not provided and require transfer to a higher level of care:
- Nasogastric (NG) tube care
- Colostomy care
- Complex psychiatric care
- Wandering/advancing dementia
- Complex pain management
- Ventilator or tracheotomy use
† Medicare reimbursement is possible; otherwise, an additional charge applies.
Birch Grove at Fox Hill Village is certified by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is assisted living with continuing care?
Does Birch Grove provide skilled nursing care?
Should you need short-term or intermittent skilled care, we’ll coordinate with a licensed home health agency to deliver those services in your Birch Grove residence. In the vast majority of cases, this type of additional assistance prevents a permanent move to a skilled nursing facility. Plus, the total cost is significantly less than fees charged for 24-hour skilled home care or fees charged by traditional nursing homes.
Does Birch Grove accept direct admission?
Yes, Birch Grove will accept new residents through direct admission on a space-available basis. However, residents of Fox Hill Village always have priority admission.
How does one pay for long-term care?
We understand that assisted living and continuing care are a significant expense. At Birch Grove, we keep our pricing straightforward without the many additional fees other communities tack on. Information on pricing and ways to cover the cost is available on the Direct Admission page of this website.
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Accessing care at Fox Hill.
While residents of Fox Hill Village always have priority admission to assisted living and memory care, we do accept new residents on a space-available basis.
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