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&amp;lt;/div&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Families rarely plan for senior living in a straight line. More often, a change requires the issue: a fall, a vehicle accident, a wandering episode, a whispered issue from a neighbor who discovered the range on once again. I have actually satisfied adult kids who showed up with a cool spreadsheet of choices and concerns, and others who showed up with a tote bag of medications and a knot in their stomach. Both approaches can work if you understand what assisted living and memory care actually do, where they overlap, and where the distinctions matter most.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; The goal here is practical. By the time you finish reading, you ought to know how to inform the 2 settings apart, what indications point one method or the other, how to assess communities on the ground, and where respite care fits when you are not all set to devote. Along the way, I will share details from years of walking halls, evaluating care strategies, and sitting with families at cooking area tables doing the tough math.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; What assisted living really provides&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Assisted living is a blend of housing, meals, and individual care, designed for people who desire independence however need aid with everyday jobs. The industry calls those jobs ADLs, or activities of daily living, and they include bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and consuming. A lot of neighborhoods tie their base rates to the apartment or condo and the meal plan, then layer a care charge based on how many ADLs somebody requires help with and how often.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Think of a resident who can handle their day however fights with showers and needles. She resides in a one-bedroom, eats in the dining room, and a med tech stops by two times a day for insulin and tablets. She attends chair yoga 3 mornings a week and FaceTimes with her granddaughter after lunch. That is assisted living at its best: structure without smothering, security without stripping away privacy.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Supervision in assisted living is periodic instead of constant. Personnel understand the rhythms of the building and who needs a prompt after breakfast. There is 24-hour personnel on site, however not usually a nurse all the time. Lots of have licensed nurses during service hours and on call after hours. Emergency pull cords or wearable buttons connect to personnel. Apartment doors lock. Bottom line, though: residents are expected to initiate some of their own safety. If somebody ends up being not able to acknowledge an emergency situation or consistently declines needed care, assisted living can struggle to satisfy the need safely.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Costs vary by area and home size. In numerous metro markets I work with, private-pay assisted living ranges from about 3,500 to 7,500 dollars each month. Add fees for higher care levels, medication management, or incontinence materials. Medicare does not pay room and board. Long-term care insurance may, depending on the policy. Some states provide Medicaid waiver programs that can help, but access and waitlists vary.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; What memory care really provides&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Memory care is developed for people living with dementia who need a greater level of structure, cueing, and security. The homes are often smaller. You trade square video footage for staffing density, protected borders, and specialized programming. The doors are alarmed and managed to prevent hazardous exits. Hallways loop to reduce dead ends. Lighting is softer. Menus are customized to decrease choking threats, and activities target at sensory engagement rather than lots of preparation and choice. Staff training is the essence. The best groups acknowledge agitation before it surges, understand how to approach from the front, and read nonverbal cues.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; I when viewed a caretaker reroute a resident who was watching the exit by offering a folded stack of towels and saying, &amp;quot;I need your aid. You fold much better than I do.&amp;quot; Ten minutes later, the resident was humming in a sunroom, hands busy and shoulders down. That scene repeats daily in strong memory care systems. It is not a trick. It is knowing the disease and meeting the individual where they are.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Memory care provides a tighter safeguard. Care is proactive, with frequent check-ins and cueing for meals, hydration, toileting, and activities. Roaming, exit seeking, sundowning, and tough habits are expected and prepared for. In many states, staffing ratios must be greater than in assisted living, and training requirements more extensive.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Costs normally exceed assisted living since of staffing and security functions. In numerous markets, expect 5,000 to 9,500 dollars each month, often more for personal suites or high acuity. Similar to assisted living, many payment is private unless a state Medicaid program funds memory care specifically. If a resident needs two-person assistance, specific equipment, or has regular hospitalizations, fees can rise quickly.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Understanding the gray zone between the two&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Families frequently ask for a brilliant line. There isn&#039;t one. Dementia is a spectrum. Some people with early Alzheimer&#039;s grow in assisted living with a little additional cueing and medication assistance. Others with mixed dementia and vascular modifications develop impulsivity and poor safety awareness well before memory loss is obvious. You can have two citizens with identical clinical medical diagnoses and really different needs.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; What matters is function and risk. If someone can handle in a less restrictive environment with supports, assisted living maintains more autonomy. If someone&#039;s cognitive changes result in repeated security lapses or distress that outstrips the setting, memory care is the much safer and more humane choice. In my experience, the most typically ignored threats are quiet ones: dehydration, medication mismanagement masked by appeal, and nighttime roaming that family never ever sees because they are asleep.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Another gray area is the so-called hybrid wing. Some assisted living neighborhoods develop a secured or dedicated community for homeowners with mild cognitive impairment who do not require complete memory care. These can work beautifully when properly staffed and trained. They can also be a stopgap that delays a required relocation and extends pain. Ask what specific training and staffing those communities have, and what requirements activate transfer to the devoted memory care.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Signs that point toward assisted living&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Look at everyday patterns rather than isolated incidents. A single lost bill is not a crisis. Six months of unpaid utilities and ended medications is. Assisted living tends to be a much better fit when the individual: &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;  Needs constant help with one to three ADLs, specifically bathing, dressing, or medication setup, however maintains awareness of surroundings and can call for help. Manages well with cueing, tips, and foreseeable regimens, and delights in social meals or group activities without becoming overwhelmed. Is oriented to individual and location most of the time, with small lapses that react to calendars, tablet boxes, and gentle prompts. Has had no roaming or exit-seeking habits and shows safe judgment around home appliances, doors, and driving has currently stopped. Can sleep through the night most nights without regular agitation, pacing, or sundowning that interferes with the household. &amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Even in assisted living, memory modifications exist. The question is whether the environment can support the person without constant supervision. If you discover yourself scripting every move, calling four times a day, or making daily crisis encounters town, that is a sign the existing support is not enough.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Signs that point toward memory care&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Memory care makes its keep when security and convenience depend upon a setting that prepares for requirements. Think about memory care when you see repeating patterns such as: &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;  Wandering or exit looking for, particularly tries to leave home not being watched, getting lost on familiar routes, or speaking about going &amp;quot;home&amp;quot; when already there. Sundowning, agitation, or fear that intensifies late afternoon or at night, leading to bad sleep, caregiver burnout, and increased threat of falls. Difficulty with sequencing and judgment that makes kitchen jobs, medication management, and toileting hazardous even with repeated cueing. Resistance to care that triggers combative minutes in bathing or dressing, or intensifying stress and anxiety in a busy environment the person used to enjoy. Incontinence that is inadequately recognized by the individual, triggering skin concerns, smell, and social withdrawal, beyond what assisted living personnel can handle without distress. &amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; An excellent memory care group can keep somebody hydrated, engaged, toileted on a schedule, and mentally settled. That day-to-day baseline avoids medical problems and minimizes emergency room journeys. It likewise restores self-respect. Numerous households tell me, a month after their loved one transferred to memory care, that the individual looks better, has color in their cheeks, and smiles more since the world is foreseeable again.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; The role of respite care when you are not ready to decide&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Respite care is short-term, furnished-stay senior living. It can be a test drive, a bridge during caretaker surgical treatment or travel, or a pressure release when routines at home have ended up being fragile. Many assisted living and memory care communities offer respite stays ranging from a week to a few months, with everyday or weekly pricing.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; I recommend respite care in 3 scenarios. Initially, when the family is divided on whether memory care is essential. A two-week remain in a memory program, with feedback from personnel and observable changes in mood and sleep, can settle the argument with proof rather of fear. Second, when the person is leaving the hospital or rehabilitation and should not go home alone, however the long-term destination is uncertain. Third, when the primary caregiver is exhausted and more errors are sneaking in. A rested caregiver at the end of a respite duration makes better decisions.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Ask whether the respite resident receives the same activities and staff attention as full-time residents, or if they are clustered in units far from the action. Confirm whether therapy suppliers can work with a respite resident if rehab is ongoing. Clarify billing every day versus by the month to avoid spending for unused days during a trial.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Touring with function: what to enjoy and what to ask&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; The polish of a lobby tells you very little. The material of a care meeting tells you a lot. When I tour, I constantly walk the back halls, the dining-room after meals, and the yard gates. I ask to see the med room, not since I wish to snoop, however due to the fact that clean logs and organized cart drawers suggest a disciplined operation. I ask to meet the executive director and the nurse. If a salesperson can not grant that demand quickly, I take note.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; You will hear claims about staffing ratios. Ratios can be slippery. What matters is how personnel are deployed. A published 1 to 8 ratio in memory care throughout the day might, after breaks and charting, feel more like 1 to 10. Expect the number of staff are on the floor and engaged. See whether citizens appear tidy, hydrated, and content, or separated and dozing in front of a TV. Smell the place after lunch. A great team knows how to safeguard self-respect during toileting and handle laundry cycles efficiently.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Ask for instances of resident-specific plans. For assisted living, how do they adapt bathing for somebody who resists mornings? For memory care, what is the plan if a resident declines medication or implicates staff of theft? Listen for strategies that depend on validation and regular, not threats or duplicated reasoning. Ask how they deal with falls, and who gets called when. Ask how they train new hires, how typically, and whether training consists of hands-on watching on the memory care floor.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Medication management deserves its own examination. In assisted living, many citizens take 8 to 12 medications in complicated schedules. The community needs to have a clear procedure for physician orders, pharmacy fills, and med pass documentation. In memory care, expect crushed medications or liquid forms to ease swallowing and reduce rejection. Inquire about psychotropic stewardship. A determined method aims to utilize the least required dose and sets it with nonpharmacologic interventions.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Culture consumes facilities for breakfast&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Theatrical ceilings, recreation room, and gelato bars are enjoyable, however they do not turn somebody, at 2 a.m. during a sundowning episode, toward bed rather of the elevator. Culture does that. I can generally pick up a strong culture in 10 minutes. Personnel welcome residents by name and with heat that feels unforced. The nurse laughs with a relative in a way that suggests a history of working problems out together. A maid stops briefly to pick up a dropped napkin rather of stepping over it. These small options amount to safety.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; In assisted living, culture programs in how self-reliance is respected. Are homeowners pushed toward the next activity like kids, or welcomed with genuine option? Does the group motivate residents to do as much as they can on their own, even if it takes longer? The fastest method to accelerate decline is to overhelp. In memory care, culture programs in how the group deals with unavoidable friction. Are rejections consulted with pressure, or with a pivot to a calmer technique and a 2nd shot later?&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Ask turnover concerns. High turnover saps culture. A lot of neighborhoods have churn. The difference is whether leadership is sincere about it and has a strategy. A director who states, &amp;quot;We lost two med techs to nursing school and simply promoted a CNA who has actually been with us three years,&amp;quot; makes trust. A defensive shrug does not.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Health changes, and plans need to too&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; A move to assisted living or memory care is not a forever service sculpted in stone. People&#039;s requirements rise and fall. A resident in assisted living may establish delirium after a urinary tract infection, wobble through a month of confusion, then get better to standard. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.facebook.com/BeeHiveHomesRaton&amp;quot;&amp;gt;respite care&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; A resident in memory care may stabilize with a consistent regular and gentle hints, needing less medications than in the past. The care plan ought to adapt. Excellent neighborhoods hold routine care conferences, typically quarterly, and welcome families. If you are not getting that invite, ask for it. Bring observations about hunger, sleep, state of mind, and bowel routines. Those ordinary details frequently point toward treatable problems.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Do not ignore hospice. Hospice is compatible with both assisted living and memory care. It brings an extra layer of assistance, from nurse sees and comfort-focused medications to social work and spiritual care. Families often withstand hospice due to the fact that it seems like quiting. In practice, it frequently results in better symptom control and less disruptive health center journeys. Hospice teams are incredibly helpful in memory care, where citizens may have a hard time to explain pain or shortness of breath.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; The financial truth you require to plan for&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Sticker shock prevails. The monthly fee is just the heading. Build a reasonable budget plan that includes the base lease, care level costs, medication management, incontinence materials, and incidentals like a beauty parlor, transportation, or cable. Request for a sample billing that reflects a resident similar to your loved one. For memory care, ask whether a two-person assist or behaviors that need additional staffing carry surcharges.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; If there is a long-lasting care insurance coverage, read it carefully. Numerous policies require 2 ADL reliances or a medical diagnosis of extreme cognitive problems. Clarify the elimination duration, frequently 30 to 90 days, throughout which you pay out of pocket. Verify whether the policy compensates you or pays the neighborhood straight. If Medicaid is in the photo, ask early if the neighborhood accepts it, due to the fact that lots of do not or just designate a few spots. Veterans might get approved for Aid and Presence advantages. Those applications take some time, and respectable neighborhoods typically have lists of complimentary or affordable companies that assist with paperwork.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Families often ask for how long funds will last. A rough planning tool is to divide liquid properties by the projected regular monthly expense and after that add in income streams like Social Security, pensions, and insurance coverage. Integrate in a cushion for care increases. Many residents go up one or two care levels within the first year as the team adjusts requirements. Resist the urge to overbuy a big house in assisted living if capital is tight. Care matters more than square video, and a studio with strong programming beats a two-bedroom on a shoestring.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; When to make the move&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; There is rarely a perfect day. Awaiting certainty often indicates waiting on a crisis. The much better question is, what is the pattern? Are falls more frequent? Is the caretaker losing persistence or missing work? Is social withdrawal deepening? Is weight dropping due to the fact that meals feel overwhelming? These are tipping-point indications. If two or more exist and persistent, the move is most likely past due.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; I have actually seen households move prematurely and families move far too late. Moving too soon can unsettle someone who may have succeeded at home with a couple of more assistances. Moving too late typically turns a planned shift into a scramble after a hospitalization, which limits choice and adds trauma. When in doubt, use respite care as a diagnostic. Watch the individual&#039;s face after three days. If they sleep through the night, accept care, and smile more, the setting fits.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; A basic comparison you can bring into tours&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;ul&amp;gt;  Autonomy and environment: Assisted living stresses independence with assistance available. Memory care emphasizes safety and structure with constant cueing. Staffing and training: Assisted living has intermittent support and general training. Memory care has greater staffing ratios and specialized dementia training. Safety features: Assisted living uses call systems and routine checks. Memory care utilizes secured borders, wandering management, and simplified spaces. Activities and dining: Assisted living deals varied menus and broad activities. Memory care uses sensory-based programming and customized dining to minimize overwhelm. Cost and acuity: Assisted living usually costs less and suits lower to moderate needs. Memory care costs more and matches moderate to sophisticated cognitive impairment. &amp;lt;/ul&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Use this as a standard, then evaluate it against the particular individual you like, not against a generic profile.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; Preparing the person and yourself&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; How you frame the relocation can set the tone. Prevent debates rooted in reasoning if dementia exists. Instead of &amp;quot;You require aid,&amp;quot; attempt &amp;quot;Your medical professional wants you to have a team nearby while you get stronger,&amp;quot; or &amp;quot;This brand-new place has a garden I believe you&#039;ll like. Let&#039;s try it for a bit.&amp;quot; Load familiar bed linen, images, and a couple of items with strong emotional connections. Avoid clutter. A lot of options can be overwhelming. Arrange for someone the resident trusts to be there the first couple of days. Coordinate medication transfers with the community to avoid gaps.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Caregivers typically feel regret at this phase. Guilt is a poor compass. Ask yourself whether the person will be more secure, cleaner, better nourished, and less distressed in the new setting. Ask whether you will be a better daughter or son when you can visit as household rather than as a tired nurse, cook, and night watch. The answers generally point the way.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;h2&amp;gt; The long view&amp;lt;/h2&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; Senior living is not fixed. It is a relationship in between a person, a family, and a team. Assisted living and memory care are various tools, each with strengths and limits. The best fit lowers emergencies, protects dignity, and provides families back time with their loved one that is not spent worrying. Visit more than when, at different times. Speak to citizens and families in the lobby. Read the regular monthly newsletter to see if activities in fact take place. Trust the evidence you gather on site over the promise in a brochure.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;p&amp;gt; If you get stuck between options, bring the focus back to every day life. Imagine the individual at breakfast, at 3 p.m., and at 2 a.m. Which setting makes those 3 minutes much safer and calmer, the majority of days of the week? That answer, more than any marketing line, will tell you whether assisted living or memory care is where to go next.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt; &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;BeeHive Homes of Raton provides assisted living care&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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BeeHive Homes of Raton has a phone number of (575) 271-2341&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
BeeHive Homes of Raton has an address of 1465 Turnesa St, Raton, NM 87740&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
BeeHive Homes of Raton has a website https://beehivehomes.com/locations/raton/&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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BeeHive Homes of Raton won Top Assisted Living Homes 2025&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;H1&amp;gt;What is BeeHive Homes of Raton Living monthly room rate?&amp;lt;/H1&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The rate depends on the level of care that is needed (see Pricing Guide above). We do a pre-admission evaluation for each resident to determine the level of care needed. The monthly rate is based on this evaluation. There are no hidden costs or fees&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;H1&amp;gt;Can residents stay in BeeHive Homes until the end of their life?&amp;lt;/H1&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Usually yes. There are exceptions, such as when there are safety issues with the resident, or they need 24 hour skilled nursing services&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;H1&amp;gt;Do we have a nurse on staff?&amp;lt;/H1&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;No, but each BeeHive Home has a consulting Nurse available 24 – 7. if nursing services are needed, a doctor can order home health to come into the home&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;H1&amp;gt;What are BeeHive Homes’ visiting hours?&amp;lt;/H1&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Visiting hours are adjusted to accommodate the families and the resident’s needs… just not too early or too late&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;H1&amp;gt;Do we have couple’s rooms available?&amp;lt;/H1&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Yes, each home has rooms designed to accommodate couples. Please ask about the availability of these rooms&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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&amp;lt;H1&amp;gt;Where is BeeHive Homes of Raton located?&amp;lt;/h1&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;BeeHive Homes of Raton is conveniently located at 1465 Turnesa St, Raton, NM 87740. You can easily find directions on &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://maps.app.goo.gl/ygyCwWrNmfhQoKaz7&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Google Maps&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; or call at &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;tel:+15752712341&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(575) 271-2341&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; Monday through Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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You can contact BeeHive Homes of Raton by phone at: &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;tel:+15752712341&amp;quot;&amp;gt;(575) 271-2341&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;, visit their website at https://beehivehomes.com/locations/raton/, or connect on social media via &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.facebook.com/BeeHiveHomesRaton&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Facebook&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
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