BeeHive Homes of Taylor Ranch sits in Albuquerque, NM, as a small, licensed assisted living facility with 15 beds, and the building's a single story, which helps folks who have trouble with stairs. The place has a family-like atmosphere where residents live in private rooms with their own bathrooms that follow ADA rules, and each room can come furnished or unfurnished, depending on what someone needs. Staff help with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, eating, and medication, and they're trained to work with seniors, especially those with memory loss or dementia, and there's a special memory care section with safety features like secured units and enclosed patios. Caregivers are on duty day and night, and there's no nurse living in, but a nurse can be called if needed, and staff are trained in medication use and work with pharmacies to help with things like insulin.
People here eat dietitian-approved, home-cooked meals together in a big dining room, and the menu includes low-sugar and low-salt options if needed, plus snacks and even guest meals if family visit, and small pets are welcome too if they're cared for and have their shots. The home feels more personal because there are fewer residents, and folks find lots of comfortable common rooms with things like a piano and TV, winter or summer, with natural light and a warm style that helps everyone feel a little more at home. Residents have cable TV, Wi-Fi, private phone lines, and there's plenty of room to sit together, hobbies, or visit in large spaces, whether that's the main living room, outside patios, or group meeting rooms.
Families get peace of mind knowing there are security features like pendant emergency call systems for every resident, electronic locks, and close attention from staff. There's a focus on individualized care, so each resident's support changes as their needs change, with options for assisted living, memory care, short-term respite stays, and adult day care. Activities fill the day, from outings and social events to physical and mental exercises meant to keep the mind and body moving, plus things like a hair salon and beauty services, all set up to help folks feel good, stay clean, and keep up with grooming.
BeeHive Homes of Taylor Ranch covers laundry, linens, housekeeping, and even transportation to help with appointments or shopping, and offers parking for residents. The bathrooms have safety rails, and rooms work for people who use walkers or wheelchairs, so moving around's easier. For those needing more support, the home offers medication review, incontinence care, memory care programming, and help with higher-acuity needs, and some extra services, like hospice or home health care, can be set up if required. The fee structure's all-inclusive, so families don't get surprised by extra charges, and everything focuses on keeping the daily routine comfortable and safe while encouraging friendship and a sense of independence. This setup works well for many seniors and families looking for a smaller, more personal, home-like place for care.
