BeeHive Homes Assisted Living sits in a quiet spot at 4268 Ida Cir in the Bluewater Bay area near the White Wilson Clinic in Niceville, FL, and this place is set up like a home where folks can move into private or shared rooms, each having a bathroom with an ADA shower, and there's a steady team of people looking after residents day and night with a typical daytime staff-to-resident ratio of 1 to 5. The Home Managers, Ms. Judy Franklin and Ms. Jemeika Amos, lead a group that helps with daily needs like bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, medication management, and the caregivers try to really get to know each person to provide the best help they can in a way that feels personal, in a place licensed under AL12000. People live in a single-story, 8,000-square-foot building with private bedrooms (fifteen of them), and couples can have their own space with rooms that are set up for comfort and safety, with features like A/C, heat, Wi-Fi, and cable, and residents can bring their own furniture if they want to.
Daily housekeeping and laundry keep things tidy, and full meals come from a menu that's checked by a dietitian to make sure they're balanced, with meals served in an open dining area that makes it feel more like a regular home. People have help available all the time, and the secure courtyard lets everyone enjoy safe time outside, plus there's a hair and nail salon right in the building. The home is pet-friendly with an entry fee, and staff can help care for the pets if folks need a hand. BeeHive offers both full-time living and day-stay options like respite care, with furnished rooms that can be used on a short-term basis for people needing a break or extra support. There's also a focus on memory care with tailored programs and safe spaces to help keep memories sharp for people who need it.
Each day brings opportunities for physical and mental activities, group and individual events, arts and crafts, exercise, and social gatherings so residents can stay engaged and connected, and there are outings and other events built to help folks make friends and feel less alone. There's a personal emergency response system and building security at all times, and while there's no nurse on staff, a consulting nurse is always available, and doctors can arrange home health care. The home doesn't take Medicaid, and families who want to visit can work out visiting times that suit them and their loved ones. Amenities include utilities, phone, Wi-Fi, linens, towels, and the whole place stays smoke-free and clean all day, every day. BeeHive Homes Assisted Living aims to offer a steady hand and a family-like setting, especially for those wanting to stay as independent as they can, with extra help close by.
