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

Situated gracefully in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, lies the esteemed Beehive Homes—a distinguished senior living residence offering a comprehensive range of care options, including assisted living, memory care, and respite care. With an illustrious heritage spanning an impressive 33 years, Beehive Homes has rightfully earned its esteemed position in providing high quality housing for seniors. The opulent private rooms, boasting exquisite decor and complete with lavish private bathrooms featuring ADA showers, provide an opulent blend of comfort, privacy, and sophistication.
Each meticulously furnished room offers a tranquil refuge, purposefully tailored to the distinctive preferences and needs of every resident. The dedicated staff attends to every facet of daily housekeeping and laundry, ensuring an impeccable living environment for residents. Moreover, the pursuit of holistic wellness is embraced, as Beehive Homes maintains a pristine, smoke-free facility, fostering an atmosphere of vitality and well-being. A secure outdoor courtyard, enveloped in tranquility and natural beauty, offers a serene retreat for residents to savor fresh air and bask in the scenic surroundings. To guarantee swift assistance during times of need, an advanced emergency call system has been seamlessly integrated throughout the premises.

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 #106 / 141Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 141 homes 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 cover every community we track in New Mexico 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.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #138 / 186Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 186 homes 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 cover every community we track in New Mexico 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.
28 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #23 / 106Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 106 homes we track in New Mexico for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Mexico average, with its Statewide rank out of 106. 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 New Mexico 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.
93% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the New Mexico average: 78.9%
Occupied beds
14 / 15

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.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than New Mexico average:
• Total deficiencies (11% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (22% below)

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. 3135 This facility has 11% fewer total deficiencies than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (31 vs. NM avg 35).↓ 11% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.13.98 This facility has 22% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Mexico assisted living residence (3.1 vs. NM avg 3.98).↓ 22% better

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. 1011 This facility has had 9% fewer total inspections than the New Mexico average (10 vs. NM avg 11). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 9% 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 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. 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.
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.
Kingston Residences of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
105
Facility 105
NM AVG 68
Rank #29 / 141
Yes
34
Facility 34
NM AVG 48
Rank #127 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
97.1%
Facility 97.1%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #14 / 106
A+Sandria AllenKingston Healthcare Company35
16
Facility 16
NM AVG 4
Rank #81 / 82
18
Facility 18
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #80 / 82
112
Facility 112
NM AVG 30
Rank #81 / 82
3.2
Facility 3.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #58 / 82
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
103
Facility 103
NM AVG 68
Rank #33 / 141
Yes
65
Facility 65
NM AVG 48
Rank #53 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #37 / 106
A+Ashley J. MartinezPacheco Senior Care LLC12
4
Facility 4
NM AVG 4
Rank #46 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
22
Facility 22
NM AVG 30
Rank #48 / 82
1.8
Facility 1.8
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #31 / 82
Brookdale Santa Fe
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Santa Fe
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 68
Rank #58 / 141
Yes
76
Facility 76
NM AVG 48
Rank #24 / 186
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
52.6%
Facility 52.6%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #92 / 106
A+Pamela C. Plaza-20
6
Facility 6
NM AVG 4
Rank #64 / 82
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #58 / 82
44
Facility 44
NM AVG 30
Rank #65 / 82
2.2
Facility 2.2
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #39 / 82
Sierra Vista Retirement Community
AL
HC
MC
PC
Santa Fe
24
Facility 24
NM AVG 68
Rank #97 / 141
No
17
Facility 17
NM AVG 48
Rank #159 / 186
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #1 / 106
A+Caroline AndradeVista Living Communities12
2
Facility 2
NM AVG 4
Rank #29 / 82
5
Facility 5
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #49 / 82
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 30
Rank #52 / 82
2.3
Facility 2.3
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #40 / 82
Beehive Homes
AL
MC
RC
Santa Fe
15
Facility 15
NM AVG 68
Rank #106 / 141
No
28
Facility 28
NM AVG 48
Rank #138 / 186
-
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NM AVG 78.1%
Rank #23 / 106
-Danica O\'NealSanta Fe Hive LLC10
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 4
Rank #69 / 82
7
Facility 7
NM AVG 5.3
Rank #58 / 82
31
Facility 31
NM AVG 30
Rank #56 / 82
3.1
Facility 3.1
NM AVG 2.7
Rank #56 / 82

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in New Mexico

Beehive Homes is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Mexico.

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Centennial Care Community Benefit

NM Medicaid Centennial Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Mexico resident, Medicaid- eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
NM

Managed care model; rural outreach efforts.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Medical services

New Mexico Caregiver Support Program

NM NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General New Mexico resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
NM

Limited slots; rural focus due to sparse population.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

New Mexico PACE (e.g., InnovAge New Mexico PACE)

Age 55+
General NM resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.
NM

Available in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Valencia Counties via InnovAge.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Respite Therapies

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

New Mexico Older Americans Act Services

Age 60+
General NM resident (or spouse of any age); no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; sliding scale fees may apply for some services.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Two AAAs (Albuquerque vs. Non-Metro); services vary by region.

Benefits
Meals (home-delivered or group, ~$5-$7/meal value) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Mexico Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NM resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits None in NM unique among states
NM

No asset test; includes Extra Help for Part D.

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

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

New Mexico VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NM 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
NM

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

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

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

New Mexico Property Tax Rebate

Age 65+
General NM resident, homeowner or renter, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$36,000/year individual, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NM

Rebate up to $250-$500; annual application required.

Benefits
Tax rebate (~$250-$500/year) to offset housing costs

Frequently Asked Questions about Beehive Homes

Who is the owner of Beehive Homes?

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

Is Beehive Homes in a walkable area?

Beehive Homes has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Beehive Homes's license expire?

According to NM state health department records, Beehive Homes's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Beehive Homes?

Beehive Homes's occupancy is 93%.

Are pets allowed at Beehive Homes?

No, Beehive Homes has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Beehive Homes?

The team at Beehive Homes can be reached at nmanning@beehivehomes.com.

Who is the administrator of Beehive Homes?

Danica O\'Neal is the administrator of Beehive Homes.

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