Program areas at Foxdale Village Corporation
Foxdale Village provides a safe and secure home as well as appropriate healthcare for all of our residents. Foxdale Village has been caring for people for over thirty years. During this span, Foxdale has helped our residents enjoy the highest levels of independence and wellness possible. Foxdale is an intellectually and socially vibrant community that is constantly shaped by the activities and the direction of over sixty resident association committees. During the year, Foxdale served over 400 residents and their families, while employing 179 full time and up to 87 part time/casual staff. The majority of Foxdale residents are living in residential living units, either cottage homes or on-campus apartments. There they have the peace of mind that personal care, skilled nursing and/or memory care will be provided as necessary on a short term or permanent basis. There are 205 cottages/apartments on site. In addition, there are 46 licensed skilled nursing rooms and 55 private personal care rooms available for the progression of care. Financial positioninflation pressures and shortages of available workforce continue to provide financial pressures. Even considering those impacts, Foxdale ended the current fiscal year with positive financial results and 592 days cash on hand. Our valued workforcefoxdale's workforce encompasses staff working in maintenance, housekeeping, administration, safety, healthcare, wellness, and dining services. Foxdale offers an exceptional benefits program for employees, including funding for professional development. Support for professional development is included in the annual budget and made available via the training and tuition reimbursement fund (which was established by anonymous donors). In the 2023 fiscal year, $28,506 in grants was awarded to staff from the training & tuition fund. Staff also have access to wellness programs, exercise equipment, and health screenings. Philanthropic support directed to the givers of care fund provides access to no-interest loans to staff facing short-term emergencies.philanthropic community Foxdale residents and staff have benefited from philanthropy that donors have generously directed to Foxdale. Thanks to countless gifts made to the organization since its founding, residents and their families can rest assured that care will continue should financial challenges impede a resident's ability to fulfill their financial obligations to Foxdale. In fiscal year 2023, the community fund provided financial assistance of $389,163 to 12 residents. In fiscal 2023, Foxdale again contributed to over 20 local non profits organizations within the community including the united way, local food bank, meals on wheels and a number of medical/health related organizations. Residents, staff and interns also engage with our community through a variety of volunteer efforts including holiday food drive and annual children's holiday gift drive. Environmental stewardship Foxdale maintains a commitment to the quaker principal of stewardship of the earth while ensuring sound fiscal management. From the use of over 3,000 led lights, the use of geothermal heating/cooling system and a concerted effort to increase composting and recycling, Foxdale strives to reduce the burden placed on area utilities and the environment. Foxdale residents are active environment with environmental stewardship through resident led green committee. Summary thanks to the efforts of our dedicated staff, Foxdale was voted best retirement community again this year by readers of state college magazine, marking the tenth continuous year for this award. Foxdale's intellectual engagement, focus on wellness and safety, commitment to sustainability, our beautiful neighborhoods and grounds are just a few of the reasons that residents and others rate our community so highly. We invite all who may be interested to learn more at www.foxdalevillage.org