BeeHive Homes of Crownridge

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What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

In addition to 20 hours of initial orientation, our caregivers participate in monthly clinical in-services and semi-annual continuing education coursework which include understanding and caring for residents with dementia and Alzheimers.

Describe the overall population of assisted living residents at BeeHive Homes of Crownridge. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Our residents are in their 80's and 90's. They like to play games, do puzzles, participate in arts & crafts, sit outside on our patio and porch, watch birds and other wildlife, watch movies/TV, and eat!

What programs or activities does BeeHive Homes of Crownridge offer to enrich residents' well-being?

Our residents are watched over and engaged constantly. We have regularly-scheduled activities in the morning and the afternoon. We provide our residents with safety, security, dignified care, and peace of mind.

What places are near BeeHive Homes of Crownridge or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Our 3.5 acre property is in a beautiful Texas Hill Country setting for walking. There are also two prominent churches located just a few blocks from us.

What transportation services does BeeHive Homes of Crownridge offer to assisted living residents?

We will make the necessary transportation arrangements for our residents whenever their family is unable to provide for their transportation needs.

What makes the chef or dining program at BeeHive Homes of Crownridge exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Our residents enjoy 3 made-from-scratch meals each day along with unlimited snacks. Our recipes and menus are dietician-approved to be safe and nutritious.

What safety features or security measures does BeeHive Homes of Crownridge offer to assisted living residents?

Our property is carefully monitored and managed. All entry/exit doors are visible to staff at all times. Each of our residents is issued a personal call button to summons our caregivers whenever they need assistance.

How does BeeHive Homes of Crownridge keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

We operate a very family-friendly home where residents' families are able and encouraged to visit their loved ones at any time and join them for meals. Residents can continue to use their own mobile phones or use the house phone to talk with family. We also frequently post photos and videos of our residents in action. Finally, we are available any time to discuss with our residents' families their loved one's health condition and care plan.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at BeeHive Homes of Crownridge during daytime and nighttime hours?

Our staff-to-resident ratio is 1:8

If BeeHive Homes of Crownridge accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

We accept small dogs and cats on a case-by-case basis. Pets would be expected to stay with the resident or in the resident's room. We have a large outdoor area consisting of grass and tress available as well.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

In addition to 20 hours of initial orientation, our caregivers participate in monthly clinical in-services and semi-annual continuing education coursework.

How many staffers are on duty in the daytime and overnight?

There are typically 3 to 5 staff members on duty during normal business hours and 1 to 2 overnight.

What safety features or security measures does BeeHive Homes of Crownridge provide to protect residents who wander?

Our property is carefully monitored and managed. All entry/exit doors are visible to staff at all times. While we do not accept residents who are elopement risks, we utilize surveillance tools including security cameras, alarm systems, motion detectors and a wireless central monitoring system to provide for the safety and security of our residents.

What programs or activities does BeeHive Homes of Crownridge offer to keep residents engaged? How does the staff engage residents' long-term memories?

Residents participate in daily physical, mental, and social activities including morning walks, exercise class, trivia games, word games, puzzles, and arts & crafts. Staff are expected to become very familiar with each residents' background, experience, and health issues and tailor interactions accordingly.

Who assesses residents' health and cognitive functioning? How often is that assessment repeated?

Our administrator and staff RN conduct the initial assessment of all incoming residents and chart the health condition of all residents on a daily and weekly basis. Formal assessments are repeated every six months.

What techniques does BeeHive Homes of Crownridge use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

We do not accept residents who are elopement risks or are combative as a result of disease progression from dementia and Alzheimers. All of our residents, including those with more significant memory loss, live and eat together in our small friendly community and each one is treated commensurate with their needs with the utmost level of dignity and respect.

How does BeeHive Homes of Crownridge keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

We operate a very family-friendly home where residents' families are able and encouraged to visit their loved ones at any time and join them for meals. Residents can continue to use their own mobile phones or use the house phone to talk with family. We also frequently post photos and videos of our residents in action. Finally, we are available any time to discuss with our residents' families their loved one's health condition and care plan.

Describe the neighborhood around BeeHive Homes of Crownridge. Is it located in a residential neighborhood, a business district, a rural setting, or other type of locale?

Crownridge is a small, quiet affluent area located in northwest San Antonio. Community development is carefully planned so as to preserve the landscape and charm of the Texas Hill Country. We are located just outside of several residential neighborhoods and are between the Crownridge Banquet Hall and the Oak Hills Church office building. There is a Lutheran school a few blocks to the west and a prominent golf course view to the south.

Is BeeHive Homes of Crownridge affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

We have three hospitals and several skilled nursing facilities that we work closely with.

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About BeeHive Homes of Crownridge

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All-inclusive pricing–no hidden costs!

We invite you to experience BeeHive Homes of Crownridge in San Antonio, Texas. Our locally owned and operated assisted living home specializes in offering compassionate care in a smaller homelike setting where residents feel comfortable and secure. We are dedicated to really knowing each of our residents on a personal level and tailoring the care we provide to their unique individual needs and create those special moments of joy!

At BeeHive Homes of Crownridge in San Antonio, we offer the finest assisted living experience available in a cozy, comfortable homelike setting. Each of our residents has their own spacious room with a bathroom and shower. We prepare and serve delicious home-cooked meals three times a day every day. We maintain a small, friendly community of only 16 residents per home. We provide regular activities that our residents find fun and contribute to their health and well-being. Our staff is attentive and caring and provides assistance with daily activities to our residents in a loving and respectful manner.

We are big enough to be licensed and regulated by the State of Texas and provide our residents with a healthy amount of socialization yet small enough to offer a more flexible family-friendly assisted living experience for our residents and their families.

Our floor plan is designed to flow and feel like a home rather than a hotel so our kitchen and dining room are open and inviting and resident rooms are just down the short hallway from our common living areas.

Our residents enjoy the following:

• All-inclusive pricing–no hidden costs
• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
• Home-cooked meals, dietitian-approved
• Medication monitoring and charting
• Daily housekeeping
• Laundry
• Individual and Group Activities
• Peace of mind

We are owner-operated and we consider it a privilege to serve and care for our residents and lead a team of excellent and loving caregivers. We would like to invite you to tour and experience our assisted living home and feel the difference.

What Makes Us Special

Recent news reports have stated that smaller is better when it comes to assisted living facilities because we are safer and better equipped to manage and control infectious disease compared to large “big box” facilities. As a small property, we are aware at all times of who’s coming in and out of our home.