Honeybee Home
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Pahrump, NV

Honeybee Home

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Pahrump, NV

Overview of Honeybee Home

Live a blissful retirement at Honeybee Home, a blissful retreat in Pahrump, NV, offering assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents can rest assured of receiving top-notch care tailored to their unique needs. Housekeeping, linens, and laundry are also taken care of, so the residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with friendly companions and various activities that aim to keep them active and socially connected. Three delicious and well-balanced meals, alongside delightful snacks, are provided to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also available for residents’ convenience. Promoting a nurturing and inviting environment, the community strives to help residents make the most of their golden years.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 10 Rank #103 / 319Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 319 homes we track in Nevada for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Nevada 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 cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. Rank #52 / 278Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 278 homes we track in Nevada for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Nevada facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
26 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #376 / 403Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 376th out of 403 homes we track in Nevada for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Nevada facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
11 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #221 / 259Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 221st out of 259 homes we track in Nevada for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Nevada average, with its Statewide rank out of 259. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Nevada that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
60% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Nevada average: 81.5%
Occupied beds
6 / 10

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Facility For Groups
StatusActive
IssuanceJuly 19, 2000
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026

Ownership & Operating Entity

Honeybee Home is administered by Patricia Rippie.

Type Of Units

Independent Living
0 units
Assisted Living Beds (Low Income) Units designated for residents who qualify for low-income assistance programs.
0 units
Assisted Living
10 units
Total beds
10 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Staff-to-Resident Ratio: 2:6 during the day, 1:6 at night

Additional Services

1 service
Level 1 And Level 2 Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Inspection History

In Nevada, the Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance performs unannounced onsite surveys to evaluate resident safety and care quality.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 65 deficiencies 15 inspections

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

Since 2013 vs. Nevada state average
Overall vs. NV average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Nevada average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (17% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Nevada average:
• Total deficiencies (at NV avg)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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

This FacilityNV Averagevs. NV Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6565 This facility has total deficiencies in line with the Nevada average (65 vs. NV avg 65).— At avg
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.33.67 This facility has 17% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Nevada assisted living residence (4.3 vs. NV avg 3.67).↑ 17% worse

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

This FacilityNV Averagevs. NV Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1521 This facility has had 29% fewer total inspections than the Nevada average (15 vs. NV avg 21). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 29% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Housekeeping Services

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Personal Care Assistance

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pahrump's city center to Honeybee Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Nye County

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

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Licensed beds for memory care or secured dementia units from state or unit-type data.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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.
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.
Honeybee Home
AL
RESC
Pahrump
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 41
Rank #103 / 319
No
11
Facility 11
NV AVG 46
Rank #376 / 403
Private / Shared Rooms
26
Facility 26
NV AVG 14
Rank #52 / 278
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #221 / 259
-15
65
Facility 65
NV AVG 62
Rank #171 / 233
4.3
Facility 4.3
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #161 / 233
Patricia Rippie
V N Senior Care Inc at Winery Rd
AL
IL
MC
RC
Pahrump
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 41
Rank #103 / 319
No
26
Facility 26
NV AVG 46
Rank #318 / 403
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Alzheimer's Care (10)
16
Facility 16
NV AVG 14
Rank #104 / 278
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #190 / 259
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #24 / 95
16
42
Facility 42
NV AVG 62
Rank #130 / 233
2.6
Facility 2.6
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #92 / 233
Prudence Landicho
V N Senior Care Of The Vineyards
AL
IL
MC
RC
South Pahrump (Pahrump)
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 41
Rank #103 / 319
No
15
Facility 15
NV AVG 46
Rank #364 / 403
Independent Living, Assisted Living Beds (Low Income), Alzheimer's Care (10)
20
Facility 20
NV AVG 14
Rank #88 / 278
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
NV AVG 80.2%
Rank #221 / 259
10
Facility 10
NV AVG 17.2
Rank #24 / 95
16
36
Facility 36
NV AVG 62
Rank #112 / 233
2.3
Facility 2.3
NV AVG 3.0
Rank #82 / 233
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Nevada

Honeybee Home is located in Pahrump, Nevada.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Nevada.

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Home and Community Based Waiver

Nevada Medicaid HCBW

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV

High urban demand (e.g., Las Vegas); rural challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Nevada Senior Services Program

NV SSP

Age 60+
General Nevada resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
NV

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Personal Care Services (PCS)

Nevada Personal Care Services

Age 19+ (65+ for seniors focus)
General Nevada resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$967/month (individual); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NV

Self-directed (family can be paid); statewide via DHHS.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Limited homemaker services Respite (~200 hours/year)

Senior Rx Program

Nevada Senior Rx Program

Age 65+
General Nevada resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NV

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; funded by tobacco settlement.

Benefits
Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Nevada Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Nevada resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NV

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Nevada Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Nevada resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NV

5 AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

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

Nevada VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Nevada resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NV

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Honeybee Home

Is Honeybee Home in a walkable area?

Honeybee Home has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

When does Honeybee Home's license expire?

According to NV state health department records, Honeybee Home's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Honeybee Home?

Honeybee Home's occupancy is 60%.

How long has Honeybee Home been in business?

Honeybee Home has been operating for approximately 26 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Honeybee Home?

No, Honeybee Home has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Honeybee Home?

Patricia Rippie is the administrator of Honeybee Home.

How many beds does Honeybee Home have?

Honeybee Home has 10 beds.

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