BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead is dedicated to providing high-quality memory care and affordable senior living in a warm, home-like setting. With a capacity for only sixteen full-time residents, the community is intentionally designed for intimacy, fostering a close-knit, vibrant environment where every individual is well-known and cared for personally. Their mission centers on serving individuals with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, offering the tailored support and attention that such conditions require while allowing residents to remain in their own community.
Each resident at BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead enjoys the comfort and privacy of their own bedroom, complete with a private bathroom featuring an ADA shower for ease and safety. Rooms can be personalized, making them feel like a true home, and accommodations are available for couples as well when space permits. The facility is beautiful inside and out, embracing a Southwestern theme that reflects and appeals to those who live in the Cortez area. Great care has been taken to create a comfortable and welcoming environment where residents can thrive.
Meals at BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead are an important aspect of daily life. All residents receive three nutritious, home-cooked meals per day, which are dietitian-approved to ensure both flavor and healthfulness, as well as snacks. Dining together makes mealtime a favorite activity, offering nourishing food and companionship. The compassionate staff is available 24 hours a day; there is always a caregiver awake throughout the night ready to assist with any needs that may arise, providing peace of mind for residents and their families. Housekeeping and laundry services are performed daily so residents always enjoy a clean and safe environment.
Residents and their families benefit from the transparency and simplicity of all-inclusive, individualized care packages. Following a thorough assessment by the on-staff Registered Nurse, each resident's care plan is developed based on their health, safety, and functional needs. These care needs are evaluated using a point system that considers a resident’s abilities in areas such as dressing, grooming, mobility, eating, and cognitive function. Monthly memory care rates are all-inclusive, with pricing designed to be straightforward and stable—no hidden costs or surprise fees. Typically, the rent is locked in for one year, and any adjustments are announced well in advance.
A strong sense of community is fostered at BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead through a variety of services and activities designed to enrich residents' quality of life. Activities are tailored to individual interests and needs, encouraging engagement and keeping residents active. Respite (short-term) care services are also offered, affording families peace of mind when temporary care is needed. This includes furnishing a resident’s room, meals, social interaction, and full participation in all activities during their stay. In addition, home health care and hospice partnerships are thoughtfully considered when additional support is required to allow a resident to remain in the comfort of BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead for as long as possible.
Staff at BeeHive Homes at the Cortez Homestead are carefully chosen for their dedication and compassion, especially those with a passion for serving seniors living with dementia. The community values the important relationships built between residents and caregivers, striving to provide loving, attentive service at every moment. In this peaceful, thoughtfully nurtured environment, residents and their families discover comfort, care, and the next best place to home.