Health Care In Mexico

3. Similar or better activities

Assisted living communities in Mexico offer social meals, medicine management, personalized assistance with daily life issues such as bathing, grooming, and bathroom needs, recreational and outdoor activities, and more.

4. Facility size

On average, most U.S. assisted living facilities hold 45 residents. In Mexico, only 15 to 20 residents live in each community which allows the staff to provide more personalized care and attention.

5. No language barrier

In expat-friendly assisted living communities, the staff and doctors speak English. Most of the other residents are also expats who speak English so Americans and Canadians will be able to communicate.

Potential Challenges for Assisted Living in Mexico

1. Culture adjustment

If the assisted living facility is the senior’s first home in Mexico, they may not be used to Mexican food, cultural activities, a warmer or humid climate, and integrating into the surrounding community.

2. Medicare is not accepted

If you live in a community near the U.S. border, you can still use Medicare by returning to the States for medical treatment and have prescriptions brought in. But if you live further into Mexico, it can be more difficult. You can buy Mexican health insurance which is substantially more affordable than U.S. insurance. Lastly, you can also pay out of pocket because the cost of medicines and medical care is far cheaper in Mexico than in America.

3. Dementia care needs

It is not common to separate Alzheimer’s and dementia patients from other senior residents. If your loved one requires special protection or dementia care, you should investigate each facility carefully.