Beehive Homes of Santaquin sits in a peaceful spot surrounded by mountains in Santaquin, Utah, and has a small, home-like feeling since it's made up of smaller buildings rather than one big place, with room for about twenty residents. The staff are there around the clock, and they're always ready to help, whether someone needs a little support with bathing or dressing, a reminder about medicine, or full transfers with mechanical lifts for those who can't get around by themselves. They work closely to create a personalized care plan for every resident, adjusting things as needs change, and they've got both assisted living and memory care services, including specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia, with a secure courtyard and wander alert systems for safety.
Respite care is also available, so someone recovering from surgery or whose family needs a break can stay for a short while. Housekeeping, laundry, and meal prep are all handled by staff, so nobody has to worry about those chores. Meals come fresh from the kitchen, with a restaurant-style dining room or room service, thoughtfully planned out by a dietitian, and prepared for a wide range of needs, like gluten-free, vegetarian, kosher, or low/no sugar. The rooms-both private and semi-private-are simple, clean, well-lit, have private bathrooms with ADA showers, and include cable TV, telephone, and Wi-Fi. Couples can live together if they want, and everyone can use the shared beauty salon, barber, media room, and indoor or outdoor spaces for relaxing. Transportation services are provided for doctor's appointments, trips to the store, and outings to cultural events, with resident parking and access to bus lines available as well.
Activities are planned every day by a full-time activity director, and they try their best to offer something for everyone-stretching classes, gardening, guest lectures, religious services, arts and crafts, trivia, karaoke, Wii bowling, fishing, and even quilting and crocheting get-togethers. There are special programs for those who benefit from things like Montessori or reminiscence therapy, and spiritual care with devotional and religious services is offered onsite, including LDS/Mormon services and chaplain visits. Pet-focused events, outdoor walking paths, and a secure garden courtyard give some fresh air and social engagement.
The community is licensed and regulated under local and state law, with on-site nurses, medication managers, and a nutritionist/dietitian on staff, and a doctor always on call, so health care and safety are a top priority, including high acuity care, non-ambulatory care, medication management, diabetic and incontinence care, and even hospice. They've got several ways to support aging in place, so residents don't have to move as their needs increase. Entry costs start with a $500 fee, and utilities are included, so bills are kept simple. Beehive Homes of Santaquin puts effort into giving every resident a sense of family, comfort, and belonging, while handling the tasks that make daily life safe and more relaxed for aging adults and their families.
