Offers Assisted Living and Memory Care
May 22, 2021
Provider Response
Thank you for your review of our home. We treat every resident as if this were their home and truly hope they feel that. Thank you.
October 28, 2020
What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?
Many of the ongoing online training includes modules focused on dementia and memory care.
Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at BeeHive Homes of Snowflake. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?
Currently, our average resident age is in their late 70s and early 80s. We enjoy playing cards, drawing, and playing other group games together.
What programs or activities does BeeHive Homes of Snowflake offer to enrich residents' well-being?
There are morning and afternoon activities every day. In the morning, many times the residents will read the paper and then discuss the world and local events with our caregivers and each other. Drawing, painting, and games that help increase hand-eye coordination are also favorites among the residents. Walks to the mailbox or on the golf course pathway are safe and fun.
What places are near BeeHive Homes of Snowflake or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?
Our home is located next to the country club in Snowflake. Our residents enjoy walking along the path of the golf course that is just off our backyard. Depending on the time of year, there are rodeos, plays, and gatherings in the park.
What transportation services does BeeHive Homes of Snowflake offer to assisted living residents?
Currently, no transportation services are offered by the home. Family members often visit and take their loved ones to visit friends, appointments, or to grab a bite to eat at the Dairy Queen.
What makes the chef or dining program at BeeHive Homes of Snowflake exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?
We leverage Grove Menus to build a dietician-approved menu for our residents. Meetings are held each month to make changes to the menu based on what residents like or dislike. The residents' feedback is always taken into consideration.
What safety features or security measures does BeeHive Homes of Snowflake offer to assisted living residents?
A pendant emergency call system is available for all residents to use at no additional cost. This system will notify the caregivers of exactly which resident is in need of assistance. There are also security cameras in all entryways and hallways (and no cameras are located in the residents' private room or private bathroom).
How does BeeHive Homes of Snowflake keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?
Direct phone calls and texts are the main way we stay in touch with the families of our residents. We also maintain a FaceBook page that highlights activities and the general on-goings of the home.
What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at BeeHive Homes of Snowflake during daytime and nighttime hours?
During the daytime we staff 1 care giver to 7 residents. During the evening, we staff 1 care giver to up to 15 residents.
What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?
The staff is required to complete weekly ongoing training courses which are completed online.
How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?
During the daytime we staff 1 care giver to 7 residents. During the evening, we staff 1 care giver to up to 15 residents.
What safety features or security measures does BeeHive Homes of Snowflake provide to protect residents who wander?
The cameras in the home found in the main entryways and hallways provide extra protection to residents who may wander.
What programs or activities does BeeHive Homes of Snowflake offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?
Group discussions and activities help the residents to be engaged. These discussions may include world and local news, hobbies, interests, professional career highlights, and fond family memories.
Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?
A doctor's assessment is needed before move-in. After move-in, our registered nurse will also perform an assessment within 14 days. This assessment is then done every six months - unless there is a significant change in the health of the resident, in which case an assessment would be done at the time of change.
What techniques does BeeHive Homes of Snowflake use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?
We love and encourage our residents to eat together in the dining room for the additional socialization and support of memory care residents. Of course, eating in the dining room is optional and all meals can be enjoyed in the privacy of their room.
How does BeeHive Homes of Snowflake keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?
Any changes in health will be immediately communicated to the resident's primary point of contact via a phone call.
Describe the neighborhood around BeeHive Homes of Snowflake. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?
Our home is located in a very quiet residential neighborhood and is nested against the country club.
Is BeeHive Homes of Snowflake affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?
Summit Healthcare Hospital, located in Show Low AZ, has two clinics located in Snowflake.
There may come a time when your family member or loved one needs more care than you are able to give at home. We can provide that home away from home where you can feel comfortable that your loved one is in the best hands, safe and secure. At BeeHive Homes of Snowflake assisted living, we take pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for our residents and providing a positive and supportive staff that truly cares for our residents.
BeeHive Homes is designed as a smaller facility for a homier more comfortable atmosphere, yet we offer plenty of privacy for our residents. We have family-style living with a large open dining room and living room so our residents can have plenty of contact with other residents and our caregivers.
Our BeeHive Homes of Snowflake residents enjoy the following:
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