BeeHive Homes of Star sits near the Boise River in a small city close to Boise, Idaho, and offers assisted living, memory care, and adult day care in a family-style residential setting that feels more like a home than a big facility, and with just 16 residents at a time, people really get to know each other and the staff pays close attention to everyone's needs. Residents have private bedrooms with their own bathrooms, ADA showers for easy bathing, and can choose to bring their own furniture or use what's provided, which helps things feel more personal and comfortable, and for couples, there are bigger rooms as well. Daily housekeeping, weekly laundry, and all bed linens and towels come included, and there's a beautician on-site for hair and nail care, plus plenty of room for residents to enjoy the outdoors in a secure courtyard or participate in gardening.
Meals are made fresh three times a day by chefs and approved by meal planners and a dietitian, so you'll always get something nutritious, and snacks and drinks are always around if anyone's hungry between meals. Staff is there at all hours to help with things like bathing, dressing, medications, and mobility support, but they always aim to help residents stay as independent as possible. Even though there isn't a nurse on staff, a consulting nurse is available 24/7 if needed, and there's hospice and respite care for those who need extra help for a short time after surgery or at the end of life. Memory care is a special focus, using custom plans, engaging daily activities, a secure keypad entry and protected areas to keep residents with dementia safe and involved, and you'll find activities tailored to encourage mental and social engagement.
BeeHive Homes of Star puts a big emphasis on community, with group and individual activities including arts, crafts, games, holiday and seasonal events like Easter celebrations, gardening, and visits to local spots like Star Riverwalk Park and the Ada Community Library when possible, and there's free transportation and parking for residents too. The facility is recognized for winning awards like Best of Senior Living and Best Activities in Senior Living, and the friendly, caring staff often goes out of their way to make residents feel at home, sometimes even re-carpeting rooms or loaning basic furniture and equipment.
Utilities such as phone, cable TV, wireless internet, heat, and air conditioning come included, and everything's set up for seniors who want a blend of privacy and social life without having to manage everything themselves. BeeHive Homes of Star doesn't feel like a hospital and doesn't operate like a large institution; instead, it's small, supportive, staffed by people known for their kindness, and designed for both active seniors who need a little help and those with memory challenges who need specialized care.
