Fox Hill Center in Vernon Rockville, CT

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Fox Hill Center in Vernon Rockville, CT

Fox Hill Center is an assisted living community in Vernon Rockville, CT.

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1253 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 115 reviews
5 stars
94
4 stars
7
3 stars
3
2 stars
3
1 stars
8

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Overall Review of Fox Hill Center

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Response to call bells varies

Several residents and families report delays or missed responses.

Some reviewers describe difficulty getting timely help after using call buttons, including waiting for responses during personal care needs. Others mention the call bell being hard to reach or not honored as instructed, which led to safety concerns and frustrations. A few comments also describe communication breakdowns between shifts, adding to the feeling that help is not consistently delivered when requested.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality gets mixed feedback

Dining experiences range from okay to needing improvement.

A number of residents and visitors say the food is not a strong point, including comments about it being unappealing or not well received day to day. One reviewer also describes trouble with meals making it onto the tray and landing properly. On the positive side, other reviews mention good food at least at specific times, including breakfast, while another says the staff should improve the overall food.

common 4 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy is a focus

Rehabilitation care is frequently described as hands-on and active.

Several reviews talk about ongoing therapy involvement, with examples that include physical therapy and occupational therapy during short-term rehab stays. Families also describe therapists evaluating and providing sessions while residents are recovering and trying to regain function. Even when other areas draw criticism, these comments commonly frame rehab programming as a key part of what residents experience during their stay.

common 9 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep stand out

Reviews frequently mention a clean, well-kept facility.

Many reviewers describe the building as clean, including clear hallways and rooms that feel maintained. Several also mention landscaping and the general appearance of the grounds, and one notes a modernized facility and renovated areas. While a few negative reviews challenge care more broadly, the cleanliness theme shows up repeatedly across positive experiences and is often paired with comfort and confidence in the environment.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Bradley International (14 miles away) Bradley International (14 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Burger King (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • The Hidden Still (2 miles)
  • Vernon Diner (3.1 miles)
  • Rein's New York Style Deli (3.2 miles)
  • OKI Asian Bistro (3.3 miles)
  • Taco Bell (3.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Big Y Tolland World Class Market (3.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (5.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Ellington Family Practice (2.7 miles)
  • Myeyedr (2.9 miles)
  • Vernon Internal Medicine (3.2 miles)
  • Northeastern Pulmonary Associates (3.3 miles)
  • Fieldstone Family Medicine of Tolland (3.9 miles)
  • Family Medicine Center (6.1 miles)
  • ECHN Healthcare (6.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.9 miles)
  • Birdhouse Coffee (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (9.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Second Congregational Church (5.2 miles)
  • Hope Lutheran Church (10.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Buckland Hills 18 + Imax (7.1 miles)

Parks

  • River Road Athletic Complex (8.1 miles)
  • Gay City State Park (9.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Johnson Memorial Hospital (8.6 miles)

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