BeeHive Homes of Santa Fe, NM, offers assisted living and memory care services in a cozy, family-like setting with about 12 to 16 residents in each small home, and folks say the place feels much more like a regular house than a big institution. The facility has private bedrooms with their own ADA showers and bathrooms, which helps people keep their dignity and privacy, and every room also has cable TV, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and easy access for wheelchairs. The staff-they're fully trained, friendly, and always around-help residents with things like bathing, daily needs, getting dressed, managing medications, and making sure they're as independent as possible while still being safe and comfortable. There's staff on duty 24 hours and a pendant emergency call system in place for quick help anytime.
For folks with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, BeeHive Homes provides specialized memory care in a secure, comfortable environment with locked courtyards and electronic security so those who tend to wander can still enjoy the outdoors safely, and their caregivers know how to help with the unique challenges that memory issues bring. The homes run structured activities-things like exercising, community meals in the open dining room, group outings, watching TV together, and Life Enrichment Activities-which keeps everyone's mind and body active, and the focus is always on building real relationships and making sure no one ever feels left out.
Meals are home-cooked every day, and a dietitian makes sure they're balanced for both taste and nutrition, and folks often eat together like a family in the main dining area. They offer respite services too, so if someone needs a short stay after surgery or if a caregiver needs a break, seniors can stay here for a little while and get all the same care and activities as longer-term residents. People with high needs, like those who need help with incontinence, diabetes care, or medication management, can get that help, and every resident gets a personalized plan that's reviewed and changed as their needs change over time.
Other comforts include daily housekeeping, laundry, fresh linens, and a smoke-free environment, along with pet-friendly policies, so dogs and cats can sometimes visit or stay. There's a large living room that works as a central gathering spot, outside courtyards to relax under the New Mexico sun, and easy parking and transportation options for residents who still get around town. BeeHive Homes has been doing this work for about 33 years and has over 200 locations in New Mexico, but the Santa Fe home stands out because it keeps everything small and focused on the kind of connections that make people feel truly at home, with each resident and their family involved in the care and daily decisions. Residents have their own space but also plenty of chances to be part of the community, with a feeling that everyone who lives and works there belongs to an extended family-one that values safety, independence, and peace of mind above all else.
