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Those of us who are considering Mexico as a lower-cost retirement destination will find it reassuring to know there are a growing number of assisted living and nursing care facility options south of the border. Many of these offer high-quality and affordable care with all the other benefits of living in Mexico: good weather, beautiful places to live in and visit, fresh wholesome food, and caring people.
With costs for long-term care in the US running between $3000 and $7000 per month, the majority of Americans might have to face a horrible reality: they may not be able to afford the care they need. There are currently no federal government programs that offer money for long-term nursing care and none is anticipated as part of the Affordable Care Act. Contrast this with $1000 to $1700 per month (typical fees) for assisted living and nursing care in Mexico. For example Residencia Lourdes Pacifica is located in Ensenada, it is just a short drive from San Diego and the facility sits beachfront for your loved one to enjoy the spectacular view. Their price is $1700 per month and includes all cost (except medication,diapers and personal items) and is guarantee to never increase. At these fee levels care is affordable to many more people, even those who may have to survive solely on Social Security benefits.
Mexican culture is very different from that of the US with respect to attitudes about elderly care. For example the regard for elders is present everywhere. The warmth and level of genuine caring is surprising to many US citizens who are accustomed to treatment dispensed within only institutional settings.
While assisted living and nursing care are not part of the local Mexican culture, the number of facilities designed for the needs of foreigners—including the provision of English-speaking staff members, awareness of the cultural differences such as food preferences, holidays and English television, magazines, etc.—are increasing across Mexico.
While the choice to move to Mexico might seem daunting, the quality of local life and the first-class facilities being offered here—coupled with the high quality of personal care—end up surprising many skeptics, and even get some of them asking the age-old question, 'why didn't I think of this years ago'?
Those of us who are considering Mexico as a lower-cost retirement destination will find it reassuring to know there are a growing number of assisted living and nursing care facility options south of the border. Many of these offer high-quality and affordable care with all the other benefits of living in Mexico: good weather, beautiful places to live in and visit, fresh wholesome food, and caring people.
With costs for long-term care in the US running between $3000 and $7000 per month, the majority of Americans might have to face a horrible reality: they may not be able to afford the care they need. There are currently no federal government programs that offer money for long-term nursing care and none is anticipated as part of the Affordable Care Act. Contrast this with $1000 to $1700 per month (typical fees) for assisted living and nursing care in Mexico. For example Residencia Lourdes Pacifica is located in Ensenada, it is just a short drive from San Diego and the facility sits beachfront for your loved one to enjoy the spectacular view. Their price is $1700 per month and includes all cost (except medication,diapers and personal items) and is guarantee to never increase. At these fee levels care is affordable to many more people, even those who may have to survive solely on Social Security benefits.
Mexican culture is very different from that of the US with respect to attitudes about elderly care. For example the regard for elders is present everywhere. The warmth and level of genuine caring is surprising to many US citizens who are accustomed to treatment dispensed within only institutional settings.
While assisted living and nursing care are not part of the local Mexican culture, the number of facilities designed for the needs of foreigners—including the provision of English-speaking staff members, awareness of the cultural differences such as food preferences, holidays and English television, magazines, etc.—are increasing across Mexico.
While the choice to move to Mexico might seem daunting, the quality of local life and the first-class facilities being offered here—coupled with the high quality of personal care—end up surprising many skeptics, and even get some of them asking the age-old question, 'why didn't I think of this years ago'?
