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What is Foxwood Springs? |
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Foxwood Springs is a
continuing care retirement community for persons 55 years of age and
older. It is made up of approximately 700 residents (approximately 500 in
homes and apartments, 60 in residential care, 60 in skilled nursing, and
60 in an Alzheimer’s program encompassing three different levels of
treatment). |
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What amenities are offered at Foxwood
Springs? |
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The Foxwood community features many
amenities, including a 24-hour emergency call system, an impressive
library, a closed-circuit television station, beauty parlor, indoor heated
swimming pool, tennis court, exercise room, fishing lake, garden plots, a
Corner Store for groceries and gifts, and a Computer Lab with
a variety of classes on different levels. |
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Who manages Foxwood Springs? |
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Since April 2005, Foxwood Springs has been under
new ownership of
Brookdale Communities
http://www.brookdaleliving.com |
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For more than a decade, Brookdale Communities has been a
leader in providing high-quality retirement housing throughout the
United States. We offer independent and assisted living services
within the same residential community, which allows us to meet the needs
of our residents as they age. Exceptional
Senior Living is our trademark.
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Is there any provision for “ownership” as
opposed to renting? |
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In
the late 1970’s, Foxwood Springs became the first retirement community
in the United States to offer full home ownership. Garden home residents enjoy all the
benefits of homeowners
anywhere, subject only to guidelines explained in the Home Owner’s
Manual. |
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What are some of the main characteristics of Foxwood
Springs? |
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As expressed by one of the residents, “For
me, affordable housing, volunteerism, sense of community, appropriate health services and a
variety of levels for progressive health care are the facets of
retirement that I was concerned about.” |
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I am not from the Kansas City area. Can
you tell me what the climate and weather conditions are like? |
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Sometimes the sky is crystal clear blue for
so many days straight that it is almost monotonous. We do have
exposure to all four seasons (as shown on our opening web page). There have been days in
December that are excellent for a round of golf. |
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Are there other locations of facilities
similar to Foxwood Springs? |
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Yes, there are other locations listed on the
Brookdale Communities web site at:
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At
Brookdale, we never lose sight of the finer details that set us apart
from other senior living providers. From beautiful properties, to
the friendly concierge staff, to the freshly prepared meals, we are
dedicated to upholding our quality standards and the lifestyle our
residents have come to expect from Brookdale since our beginnings in
1988.
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How can I find out more about Foxwood
Springs? |
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You may request additional information by
CLICKING HERE to use the
Message Form on the opening page. |
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Is it possible to arrange for a
representative from Foxwood to come to a group meeting to give a “live”
presentation and answer questions in person? |
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Certainly. We are always happy to
arrange for such presentations.
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For more
information, please call during work hours
(816) 318-2200
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