BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills

    6336 Enchanted Hills Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM, 87144
    4.5 · 15 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Caring staff, cozy home, troubling

    My family and I appreciated the small, homey (~15 residents) facility and genuinely caring, attentive staff - compassionate bedside care, emotional and religious support, hospice coordination, personalized meals, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere made my dad happy. At the same time I witnessed alarming issues: unsafe practices (forced medication), privacy/HIPAA violations, withholding food as punishment, neglect by management, and staff harassment that management ignored and I reported to authorities. Overall the caring staff and cozy setting stood out, but the safety, privacy, and management problems left me conflicted.

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    4.53 · 15 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Small, home-like environment (~15 residents)
    • Compassionate and attentive staff
    • Personalized meals and assistance with ADLs
    • Strong, compassionate end-of-life and hospice support
    • Opportunities to furnish rooms with personal furniture
    • Call buttons available in rooms
    • Clean, quiet, welcoming location with nice views
    • Therapy dog visits and occasional activities
    • Staff described as friendly, positive, and family-like (specific praise for Kayla)
    • Responsive staff and individualized bedside care
    • Cable service available

    Cons

    • Allegations of forced medication without proper training
    • Reports of unsafe practices and neglect by some staff
    • Privacy / HIPAA violations alleged
    • Claims that food was withheld as punishment
    • Management reportedly ignoring issues and allegedly coercing reviewers
    • Allegations of stalking and harassment of employees
    • Serious complaints that required authorities to be notified
    • Activities described as only occasional (inconsistent programming)
    • Rooms may lack TVs (though cable service is available)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed but largely positive about day-to-day care, with a small number of reviews raising very serious allegations that warrant verification. The majority of reviewers emphasize a warm, home-like atmosphere in a small facility (approximately 15 residents), with staff who are compassionate, attentive, and treat residents and families like family. Specific staff members (e.g., Kayla) and the cook receive repeated praise. Many families highlight personalized, respectful care—help with activities of daily living (ADLs), individualized meals, coordination with hospice, emotional and spiritual support, and attentive end-of-life care where staff stayed with residents and ensured families could say goodbye. Visitors note a quiet, welcoming location with attractive views, clean and homey rooms, and the option for residents to bring their own furniture. Practical amenities mentioned favorably include call buttons in rooms and cable service availability; some rooms reportedly do not have TVs by default but can accommodate personal electronics or cable. Therapy dogs and occasional activities are cited as positive touches that add to resident engagement, though programming appears to be intermittent rather than extensive.

    Care quality and staff culture emerge as the strongest themes in the positive reviews. Multiple accounts describe compassionate bedside care, consistent responsiveness, and staff who go beyond basic duties—helping with religious needs, providing companionship, and supporting families during hospice transitions. The small size of the home is repeatedly framed as a benefit: it enables personalized attention, close relationships between staff, residents, and families, and a quieter, less institutional feel. Meals are another repeated positive: reviewers call the cook "marvelous," note good, home-cooked meals, and appreciate personalized meal arrangements.

    Facilities and activities are described as simple and homey rather than fancy. The environment is praised for being cozy and comfortable, with clean common areas and resident rooms. Activities occur, including visits from therapy dogs, but several reviews indicate that organized activities happen only occasionally, suggesting limited programming compared with larger assisted-living communities. Practical accommodations like allowing personal furnishings and providing cable service are appreciated and contribute to the homelike environment.

    However, intermingled with these positive reports are serious and specific allegations from at least one review that significantly alter the overall risk picture. These complaints include claims of forced medication administered by inadequately trained staff, reports of unsafe practices, allegations of withholding food as punishment, privacy and HIPAA violations, and neglect attributed to an assistant manager. That same review accuses management of ignoring complaints, coercing or retaliating against reviewers, stalking and harassing employees, and prompted notification of authorities. These are severe allegations that, if substantiated, represent major violations of care standards and legal/ethical obligations.

    The reviews therefore show a clear pattern: many families experienced compassionate, individualized care in a small, home-like setting and were very satisfied, particularly around end-of-life support and daily attentiveness. At the same time, at least one reviewer reported multiple, grave concerns about clinical practices, resident rights, and management behavior. Because of the contrast between overwhelmingly positive personal accounts and the presence of very serious accusations, prospective residents and families should treat the favorable pattern as promising but should proactively verify safety and compliance. Recommended next steps for anyone considering this facility would be to ask about staff training and medication protocols, request state inspection and complaint history, inquire how the facility handles grievances and protects resident privacy, and speak with multiple families or references to corroborate both the positive experiences and to determine whether the allegations represent isolated incidents or indicate systemic problems. The overall picture is of a small, caring home with strengths in personalized and end-of-life care, paired with at least one concerning report that requires careful follow-up before making placement decisions.

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    About BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills

    BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills is an assisted living and respite care community with several locations across New Mexico, including Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and others, and the setting looks and feels like a real home since they use single-family style houses for small groups of residents. The staff gives help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication, meals, and mobility, and caregivers provide round-the-clock support, so help's always there if someone needs it, and they're also specially trained to care for those living with memory loss, including dementia and Alzheimer's. In addition to long-term care, they offer short-term stays for people who need respite care, which makes things easier when caregivers at home need a break or during recovery from illness.

    The homes have private bedrooms with bathrooms that include ADA showers, and some rooms are big enough for couples, plus there are kitchens or kitchenettes, washers and dryers, and living areas where people can gather, watch TV, or chat. Residents eat home-cooked meals approved by dietitians, and staff can make food for people with special diets like gluten-free or low-sodium options. Housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and utilities like phone, cable TV, and Wi-Fi are included, so folks don't have to worry about chores. There's a big focus on safety with features like handrails, emergency pendants, wheelchair accessible spaces, and secure outdoor areas for fresh air and getting some sun. Pets like dogs and cats are welcome, too.

    BeeHive Homes offers activities like fishing, quilting, crafts, games, and group outings, so residents can stay busy and interact with others if they'd like, and there's a fitness center for those who want to keep moving. Memory care plans help residents with dementia or Alzheimer's keep up with routines, and staff check in often to adjust care for each person's needs. There are studios, single rooms, and two-bedroom options, and the atmosphere aims to be calm, clean, and friendly with lots of common spaces for visiting and building friendships. The staff help families from start to finish with moving in, and the goal is always to treat residents with respect and kindness, letting everyone feel valued and comfortable throughout their stay.

    About BeeHive Homes

    BeeHive Homes of Enchanted Hills is managed by BeeHive Homes.

    Founded in 1987 by Twayne Walker in Idaho, BeeHive Homes is headquartered in Boise with over 26 assisted living communities nationwide. They provide personalized assisted living, memory care, and respite services in small, home-like environments with 12-16 residents.

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