BeeHive Homes of Salt Lake and MillCreek is a privately owned senior living community set in a residential area with scenic mountain views and pretty landscaping, and it's been around for over three decades so there's quite a bit of experience behind how things run here, and you'll notice when you walk in it's been recently renovated for comfort and easier movement with updated safety and accessibility features like sprinkler systems and emergency call setups. The homes are small and cozy with spaces meant to feel like a real home, and folks can relax in inviting common rooms, spend time in outdoor patio areas, or join in on programs meant for socializing and staying busy, including arts, crafts, fishing, quilting, or just sitting together.
The community offers assisted living, memory care for dementia and Alzheimer's, nursing home care, independent living, short-term respite stays, and day care, so there's a good range of help available, and staff are trained for both Level I and Level II care services which is important if someone's care needs change over time, and while there's caregivers around 24/7, there isn't a nurse on staff full time but a consulting nurse is always on call, and there's routine checks so care plans get updated. Folks get personal help with basics like dressing, bathing, grooming, taking medication, walking or using a wheelchair, and medical services include podiatry, wound care, and occupational therapy, which helps cover both regular and special needs.
Rooms come in a few shapes and sizes including single suites (about 150 square feet) and shared suites (about 200 square feet), both with private baths and accessible showers, spacious closets, and TVs with cable, plus residents can bring their own furniture which makes things feel more like home, and there's studios, single rooms, and two-bedroom apartments, so couples can sometimes get a room together if available. Meals-three a day plus snacks-are prepared based on dietitian-approved plans, and there's always clean bed linens and towels, weekly laundry and housekeeping, and washers and dryers if someone wants to do it themselves. Folks have access to WiFi, game rooms, a dining area, a fitness center, a hair and nail salon, and kitchens or kitchenettes, which means daily life goes on pretty smoothly, and there's transportation for doctor visits or outings.
For those with memory loss or dementia, the memory care program is set up in a fully-secured area with trained staff who understand those unique needs, and the goal really seems to be keeping a feeling of independence and community, even as needs change. The staff spend time getting to know each resident, checking regularly to make sure care is right, and the layout is meant to make everyone feel safe and comfortable. Activities go on daily, visiting hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and guests can park easily.
BeeHive Homes of Salt Lake and MillCreek accepts long-term care insurance, and usually folks can stay for as long as they want unless they need more medical care than the community can provide. The focus always stays on your comfort, privacy, and making sure help is there when you need it, whether you're living in one of the assisted living, independent living, or memory care rooms, or you're only staying for a short respite visit. The place tries to make sure everyone's treated with dignity and respect, and they try to help you feel like you belong, whether you're here for years or just a little while.
