Beehive Homes of Eau Claire

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What ongoing training does the staff receive in dementia care?

We provide dementia training upon hire and also incorporate in our monthly staff in-services.

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

Our residents enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including painting, coloring, puzzles, walking, reading, and socializing. Residents like to use the sun room and outdoor patio, each of which offers a beautiful view of a private pond with wildlife. The average age is approximately 85.

What programs or activities does Beehive Homes of Eau Claire offer to enrich residents' well-being?

We have a Life Enrichment program that allows our staff to interact with residents individually and as a group - offering activities supporting physical, spiritual, and mental well-being.

What places are near Beehive Homes of Eau Claire or within walking distance for assisted living residents to enjoy?

Our setting is in a quiet neighborhood that includes quick access to walking trails. We do not have the traffic or noise involved with nearby retail business.

What transportation services does Beehive Homes of Eau Claire offer to assisted living residents?

We assist in coordinating transportation with area providers.

What makes the chef or dining program at Beehive Homes of Eau Claire exceptional? What kind of menu can assisted living residents expect?

Chef Cindy creates home-made meals that please all tastes, preferences, and dietary needs. Residents and family members regularly comment on the quality meals and expert baking. Special care is taken to create dishes using ingredients and methods true to the time period that gets residents excited about meal time.

What safety features or security measures does Beehive Homes of Eau Claire offer to assisted living residents?

All of our entrances and exits are secured. Home has personal call system for residents.

How does Beehive Homes of Eau Claire keep residents' families informed about their loved ones?

We have a newsletter that is sent out to our families quarterly with an activity calendar that is sent monthly. We also have individual contact with families regularly via phone, email, or face to face.

What is the care staff-to-resident ratio at Beehive Homes of Eau Claire during daytime and nighttime hours?

We currently have 2 caregivers on each shift for our residents and we will increase staff as needed based on resident care needs.

If Beehive Homes of Eau Claire accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

We currently do not accept pets at our location. However, we do welcome pets to visit as long as they are friendly and up to date on vaccinations.

What ongoing senior care training does the staff receive?

We have monthly in-services and incorporate a variety of trainings, including hospice, diabetes, Healing Touch, etc.

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

We currently have 2 caregivers on each shift for our residents and we will increase staff as needed based on resident care needs.

What safety features or security measures does Beehive Homes of Eau Claire provide to protect residents who wander?

All of our entrances and exits are secured and we do frequent safety checks on each of our residents.

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

Our residents enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities including painting, coloring, puzzles, walking, reading, and socializing. Residents like to use the sun room and outdoor patio, each of which offers a beautiful view of a private pond with wildlife.

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

Our Nursing Supervisor. These assessments are done every 6 months and as needed with a change in condition.

What techniques does Beehive Homes of Eau Claire use to support memory care residents during mealtimes?

Supervising, cueing, one-on-one interaction.

How does Beehive Homes of Eau Claire keep residents' families informed about their loved ones' health?

We have a newsletter that is sent out to our families quarterly. We also have individual contact with families regularly via phone, email, or face to face.

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

Our setting is in a quiet neighborhood that includes quick access to walking trails. We do not have the traffic or noise involved with nearby retail business.

Is Beehive Homes of Eau Claire affiliated with a hospital if more care is needed?

No we are not, but we work with all 4 local hospitals.

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About Beehive Homes of Eau Claire

Is this your business?

We invite you to experience BeeHive Homes of Eau Claire, the area’s newest assisted living and memory care home. Our locally owned and operated home specializes in offering compassionate care in a smaller, residential-like setting where residents feel secure and are never lost in a crowd. We truly get to know our resident’s needs and preferences on an individual level.

BeeHive Homes of Eau Claire offers all-inclusive pricing which makes budgeting easy and more predictable. Our age-in-place model allows most residents to stay with us as they may need to transition from assisted living to memory care.

Private rooms: Each room has its own private bath with shower that includes grab bars to help with the stability and safety of each resident. There are emergency call systems in each of the bedrooms and bathrooms. Also, each bedroom is equipped with cable TV, phone, and wireless internet capabilities.

Double Rooms: We also have 2 spacious double rooms that offer a view overlooking a 6-acre pond. These rooms have 2 closets, 2 emergency call systems, and cable TV, phone, and wireless internet capabilities.

Spacious Living Areas: We offer 3 great gathering areas for our residents and their families. Along with our very spacious living room and dining room, our residents and their families can enjoy our sunroom with a large patio that has a beautiful view overlooking a 6-acre pond.

24 Hour Staffing: Your loved one will never be alone with our knowledgeable, loving, and passionate staff always on site 24 hours a day.

Meals: We offer delicious, home-cooked, dietician approved meals and snacks all day. The kitchen is never closed as we also offer a great all day menu to our residents.

Activities/Outings: Our goal is to keep each of the residents active and engaged both mentally and physically each and every day. We offer a variety of activities ranging from games, crafts, baking, music, exercise, to visiting therapy dogs. Outings will also be available to areas of interest.

Special Events: Birthdays, Mother’s Day, holidays…all of these special occasions are a BIG deal at BeeHive! We are all about family, love, and friendship at BeeHive Homes. We welcome family members to participate in all special events, and to visit us and your loved one at any time!

Outdoor patio and walking trails: Our residents who wish to enjoy the outdoors will be pleased with our large patio overlooking a beautiful pond teaming with wildlife. Our neighborhood also includes excellent walking trails just feet from our home.

Therapy: We contract with in-home physical and occupational therapy services for any resident needing services and wants to stay in the comfort of their home.