Beehive Homes
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Fe, NM

Beehive Homes

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Santa Fe, NM

Overview of Beehive Homes

Beehive Homes provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Santa Fe, NM. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Respite care and the Short-Term Care program provide a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 15 beds, Beehive Homes is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Danica O’Neal serves as the administrator, and Santa Fe Hive operates the community. Beehive Homes accommodates special diets, so residents with dietary restrictions can have those needs addressed. Its combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 15 Rank #57 / 92Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 57th out of 92 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Mexico facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #64 / 100Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 64th out of 100 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New Mexico facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
28 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #18 / 67Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 18th out of 67 assisted living communities we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 67. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in New Mexico that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
93.3% This home usually has limited availability

Based on 14 residents and 15 beds. Source: state inspection report (May 2023)

Higher than the New Mexico average: 81.6%

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CountySanta Fe

Ownership & Operating Entity

Beehive Homes is legally operated by Santa Fe Hive LLC, and administered by Danica O\'Neal.

Leadership

ContactDanica O\'Neal (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

1 service
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.

Contact Information

Fax(505) 821-1834

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In New Mexico, the Department of Health, Division of Health Improvement is the primary regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and investigates quality of care complaints.

Since 2011 · 15 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
31 deficiencies 10 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Mexico state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2011 vs. New Mexico state average
Overall vs. NM average 2 Worse Metrics worse than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (29% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (24% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3124.0 This facility has 29% more total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (31 vs. NM avg 24).↑ 29% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.12.5 This facility has 24% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (3.1 vs. NM avg 2.5).↑ 24% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNM Averagevs. NM Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1012.0 This facility has had 17% fewer total inspections than the New Mexico average (10 vs. NM avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 17% fewer

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Address 7.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Santa Fe's city center to Beehive Homes's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.03 miles to nearest hospital (Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Santa Fe

Info below is compiled from the NM Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
How many inspections had one or more deficiencies recorded. Compare to total inspections to see how often problems were found on visit.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
103
Facility 103
NM AVG 48
Rank #11 / 92
Yes
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 40
Rank #17 / 100
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #27 / 67
A+Ashley J. MartinezPacheco Senior Care LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 3
Rank #44 / 74
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #48 / 74
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 24
Rank #47 / 74
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #32 / 74
Sierra Vista Retirement Community
AL
HC
MC
PC
Santa Fe
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 48
Rank #49 / 92
Yes
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 40
Rank #79 / 100
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #1 / 67
A+Caroline AndradeVista Living Communities12
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 3
Rank #27 / 74
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #48 / 74
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 24
Rank #51 / 74
2.3
Facility 2.3
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #41 / 74
Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
105
Facility 105
NM AVG 48
Rank #9 / 92
Yes
34
Facility 34
NM AVG 40
Rank #57 / 100
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #16 / 67
A+Sandria AllenKingston Healthcare Company35
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 3
Rank #74 / 74
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #73 / 74
104
Facility 104
NM AVG 24
Rank #74 / 74
3.0
Facility 3.0
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #50 / 74
Brookdale Santa Fe
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Fe
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 48
Rank #25 / 92
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 40
Rank #9 / 100
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #62 / 67
A+Pamela C. Plaza-20
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 3
Rank #61 / 74
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #57 / 74
44
Facility 44
NM AVG 24
Rank #61 / 74
2.2
Facility 2.2
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #40 / 74
Beehive Homes
AL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 48
Rank #57 / 92
No
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 40
Rank #64 / 100
-
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NM AVG 81.6%
Rank #18 / 67
-Danica O\'NealSanta Fe Hive LLC10
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 3
Rank #64 / 74
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 4.7
Rank #57 / 74
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 24
Rank #55 / 74
3.1
Facility 3.1
NM AVG 2.0
Rank #54 / 74

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other NM assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in New Mexico

Beehive Homes is in Santa Fe, New Mexico. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
2026 · Countable income is compared with the applicable maximum annual pension rate (MAPR), which varies by dependents and benefit category. For a veteran with one dependent and Aid and Attendance, MAPR is $34,488/year.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth ceiling is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus income for VA purposes; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Aid and Attendance or Housebound is an increased VA pension rate for eligible veterans or surviving spouses who meet pension and additional care/disability requirements; it is not a stand-alone state benefit.
NM specifics
Federal VA pension rules apply nationwide.

What it provides

  • Monthly pension is based on the applicable MAPR less countable annual income; divided by 12. Maximum annual veteran Aid and Attendance rates are $29,093 without dependents and $34,488 with one dependent; actual payments may be lower.
In-home & community support

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Turquoise Care Community Benefit

Eligibility

General
Medicaid members who qualify for nursing-facility services may receive Community Benefit services to remain at home, subject to eligibility and assessment.
NM specifics
Turquoise Care replaced Centennial Care on July 1, 2024; Community Benefit is provided through the Medicaid managed-care program.

What it provides

  • Medicaid in-home care services for members who qualify for nursing-facility services but choose to remain at home.
Caregiver support

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an older adult

Eligibility

General
Family caregivers of older adults receive support through the New Mexico aging network.

What it provides

  • Respite care; caregiver training; information and referral assistance; and counseling.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
No financial eligibility test for Older Americans Act Title III services.
Asset limit
No asset limit for Older Americans Act Title III services.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 60+ seeking Older Americans Act Title III services through the local Area Agency on Aging.

What it provides

  • Older Americans Act Title III services include nutrition; health promotion and caregiver support.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiary; the state determines the applicable Medicare Savings Program. QMB helps with premiums and Medicare cost sharing; SLMB and QI generally help with Part B premiums.
NM specifics
QI requires annual application and is funded first-come, first-served with priority for prior recipients. QMB, SLMB and QI confer Part D Extra Help.

What it provides

  • QMB pays eligible Part A/Part B premiums and Medicare deductibles and cost sharing; SLMB and QI pay Part B premiums. The exact benefit depends on the approved program.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs

Eligibility

General
Income-eligible households with qualifying home-energy costs; the administering agency applies household-size and program eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Assistance with eligible home energy costs through the state LIHEAP program.
Homeowner tax relief

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Eligibility

General
New Mexico provides a Property Tax Rebate for Persons 65 or Older; eligible low-income renters can qualify as well as homeowners. Filing and income calculations follow the applicable PIT-RC instructions.
NM specifics
Claim through the applicable PIT-RC schedule. Refund claims are generally permitted within three years from the end of the calendar year in which the tax was due; use the eligibility rules for the claimed tax year.

What it provides

  • Property-tax rebate claimed through the New Mexico personal income-tax return; qualifying renters may also claim it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Beehive Homes

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Beehive Homes?
Beehive Homes is legally operated by Santa Fe Hive LLC, and administered by Danica O\'Neal.
02 Is Beehive Homes in a walkable area?
Beehive Homes has a walk score of 28. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 When does Beehive Homes's license expire?
According to NM state health department records, Beehive Homes's license expires on December 31, 2026.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Beehive Homes?
Beehive Homes's occupancy is 93.3%.
05 Are pets allowed at Beehive Homes?
No, Beehive Homes has a no-pet policy.
06 What is the best email address for Beehive Homes?
The team at Beehive Homes can be reached at nmanning@beehivehomes.com.
07 Who is the administrator of Beehive Homes?
Danica O\'Neal is the administrator of Beehive Homes.