BeeHive Homes of the Gila Valley sits on Main Street in Thatcher, Arizona, offering assisted living and memory care in a small home setting where caregivers provide personal help for older adults every day, making it easier for residents to keep some independence while getting support with daily tasks like dressing, bathing, transferring, and medication management, and the place offers private rooms and bathrooms, some with kitchenettes, plus semi-private and one-bedroom units that have lots of closets for storage, and the facility stays active with 16 assisted living units and opens seven days a week with care available from 9:00 to 17:00, so people can get help when they need it, including special programs for Parkinson's disease and memory care made for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and caregivers who speak English keep watch around the clock to assist with emergencies and daily living, so families can feel a little more at ease knowing someone's always nearby.
Residents here get nutritious meals made by chefs, with the kitchen supporting dietary needs such as allergies, diabetes, and other special requests, and dining happens in a big dining hall with snacks available as well. There are scheduled activities daily, with things like movie nights, card games, bingo, and group outings to help people stay social, plus a life enrichment program and devotional gatherings, and if folks want to spend time outside, there are walking paths, gardens, and big decks for taking in the fresh air. On-site, the place also has a theatre room, games room, access to computers, exercise equipment, and furnished common areas, along with parking available for those who drive or have visitors.
The BeeHive Homes of the Gila Valley team provides assistance with laundry, housekeeping, bed linens, towels, and keeps common areas clean, making daily life a bit simpler for everyone, and utilities like telephone, cable TV, and public Wi-Fi are included, so there's no need for extra bills. Health services here cover non-ambulatory care, incontinence care, diabetic care, help for low-mobility residents, and even massage therapy, and the staff helps with medication monitoring, continence management, and other daily needs. The facility provides free transportation for residents when they need to get to appointments or run errands, and there's also move-in coordination help.
They offer respite care for short-term stays, which means someone can live there for a short time and get all the support, meals, and activities, and regular staff-resident interaction helps tailor care to each person's needs. BeeHive Homes has a continuing care setup too, so residents' support level can change as needed, with both independent living and assisted living offered, along with memory and nursing care. The community operates under license number AL9332C, keeps a state-assigned ID, remains open and active, and had a health and staffing citation in January 2021 where they addressed issues related to employee skills, with about 23.1% of their citations tied to staffing or qualifications, and their records and inspection results are posted on their official website.
BeeHive Homes of the Gila Valley encourages tours so families and future residents can meet the staff, see what it's like, and decide if it feels right, and the place has picked up awards for Best Meals and Dining, Best Activities in Senior Living, and Most Friendly in Senior Living, all while being known for keeping a homelike atmosphere where professional, caring staff try to make folks feel welcome, helpful, and safe, without being overbearing.
