The Bridge at Farmington Assisted Living

The Bridge at Farmington Assisted Living is part of Beehive Homes and sits in a peaceful spot between Pinion Hills and the San Juan River in New Mexico, so residents see both natural beauty and New Mexico's unique colors in everything from the Spanish-style buildings to the Southwest decorations. Residents can choose from independent living, assisted living, or memory care, and the place does a good job of matching help to each person's needs, whether someone just wants a worry-free home in a social setting, needs some help with day-to-day things like bathing, dressing, or medications, or requires more help because of memory problems like Alzheimer's. They've got aides on staff all the time, and the 24-hour emergency response system keeps people safer. Some folks use the community's home care service, which means trained aides visit to offer companionship and non-medical care. The grounds are nice, with peaceful water features, well-kept courtyards, and cozy sitting spots. Residents often use the library and wellness center, can go to the hair salon or barbershop, and take the scheduled transportation out into town. Meals come home-cooked three times a day, and staff makes sure laundry and housekeeping get done. There's a full calendar of social events, plenty of exercise classes, and scheduled activities for both independent and assisted living, so there's usually something to do. Residents can follow along with their personal care plans, and if someone's health changes, the community is set up to work with the Life Care Center of Farmington for more care or rehab. People see friendly staff around, and the Sales & Marketing Director is Debbie Fentiman. The building stays clean and safe, with visitor identification, health checks, and the Accushield® 5-Star Safety Rating, so families feel better about leaving their loved ones there. The Bridge at Farmington Assisted Living got named a 2022-2023 U.S. News & World Report best assisted living community, probably because the focus is on supporting independence while offering help, keeping everything homey, and making sure residents have options based on what they need as time goes by.