Tell Tom after all of us senior U.S. citizens see this, he'd better get busy building another few stories high. His late wife would be proud of his accomplishments. And the lady that let you view her room is a sweetheart. She should have her own TH-cam channel. Thanks for a very informative educational video.
Thanks for the tour. I'm envious. Unfortunately America's nursing homes are designed to take the last remaining savings an individual has. It's not about helping, it's about profit in the US. Another plus for Mexico.
I'm not against profits. I am disgusted by excess profits resulting in the richest country in the world creating a culture that simply warehouses their elderly draining not only their resources, but often their faimily's finances as well.
Duene I totally agree with you , I was a maintenance tech for 7 years for a senior living place , in Northern California, and I got fired for speaking up, I got into it with the ED many times , because all the bullshit that was going on
Every time a doctor sticks his head in the door to say “hi”, he bills Medicare. I Remember how warm and fuzzy the administration was at the nursing home my father in law was in. The day before his Medicare ran out we were told to “get him out”.
@@calbob750 I have a son who is a doctor. He would wish health care would be to help people and he is not going to use his medical license to get rich. There is the hope that good outlasts profit. Enough money will get you by. Nobody likes a pig.
Wow! Seemed like paradise compared to the home my grandmother was in, in NE PA! And the cost!!!??? You just can’t get any better than that, for what you get....I imagine it’s NOT a place for critical care.....but....heck! I especially liked the interview with one of the tenants! She seemed VERY happy! That makes me feel happy! And to think you can bring your pet! Now THATS half the battle won right there! America should feel ashamed at how they treat our elderly!
I use to work for a senior living place for 7 years , and I agree with your comment , when the person doing the sales, on her tour to the future resident, he/she would tell them how wonderful it was there , as soon as they sign the contract there were on there own , and never mind how expensive it was ,
Wow, what a gorgeous property. And I was blown away by the price. My grandmother was in a nursing home and she received wonderful care, but it was thousands upon thousands of dollars a month, and the rooms were so much less homey and personal feeling. Just wow. It makes me happy to know there are places like this out there.
Mexican people, and probably certainly caregivers are by nature, kinder, more patient, and more respectful of older people. I hate to stereo-type but anyone who has spent time here knows it's true. Looks like a wonderful place to be cared for. Great interview!
59yo male here planning ahead. Appreciate the Care Home tour. In home care you have touched on a little in the past. More of both please. You’re honesty and integrity shine through. 🙏 TYVM
$1,500 month for total skills care!?. My mother just passed this past week. She was staying in group home for Alzheimers and skilled nursing, in San Luis Obispo. We were paying $4,800 a month. God you bless you Tom !
@@calbob750 not sure what you mean. The cost of nursing homes in USA is insane. The only people who can afford them are rock stars and professional athletes. Ordinary people are drained in a matter of months or couple of years. My mom thought 120k was a BIG Safety net. THEY STEAL IT QUICKLY. One year.
jaim haas what I meant to say is based on a conversation I had with a doctor who sees Medicare patients. When a doctor is at a nursing home if he is unethical he will bill Medicare just by looking in the room and saying hello. He will bill Medicare for a patient assessment. Multiply this by 20 patients a day. I’m thinking this is unethical. It also adds to the patients bill. I had a relative who had the same experience. The nursing home makes you feel good until your Medicare coverage ends and then they are eager to push the patient out the door. At many US nursing homes it’s all about the money and not patient care.
I’m a nurse for over 35 years . I am learning to speak the Mexican language so that I can live and work in Mexico 🇲🇽 Your Home is Beautiful ! I know that the residents are very happy living there.
wow ! when the time comes I could afford the care on my small canadian pension ! and get driven about and do things ! not just shelved away .. thanks JC .. another excellent video. xo
don't know how to make this private but oh well..contacting realtors to look for a place for me to rent long term for next year..in touch with a woman, i think, and it's called Eden of Ajijic .. curious if you know anything about this company..checked it out and the site hasn't been active for a few years..she says they only do long term rentals...just being careful J.C...any thoughts on this... ?
My mother needs full care and it costs $10K a month for that and is a nicer facility in San Diego but not as nice or as much personal options and care as this place. I hope I don't need a care facility when I get older (guarding my health) but I'd sure rather be in Mexico in one than in the states!
I agree. That was a wonderful video. I'm 73 and - knock on wood- in good health but sooner or later I will have need of a nursing home and in New York City they cost a minimum of $5,000 month and can't compare to the one in Mexico: next to a clinic, with a swimming pool, view, airy open layout, nice private rooms, affordable prices. I always wondered about nursing homes outside the USA for foreigners and saw a video of one in San Miguel that looked interesting. This tour was really a great service. You deserve a million subscribers and there are 70 million baby boomers who would agree. Look forward to more of the same content.
@@jonathansarno6586 We're 40 miles north of NYC and my dad was 72 when he had bypass surgery in Yale, New Haven, CT. That gave him a stroke which left him an invalid almost 20 years ago. He had been active and happy before that. The nursing home he wound up in was charging $7200 a month which didn't include haircuts, nail clipping etc. He had his own room until they picked him clean of his last dollar, house, everything.Then moved him to a double room. He lasted 10 years before passing with an amputated leg (developed diabetes). This place was cleaner than others that he had to stay at short term. $5000 a month is a steal. When was the last time you checked the price? I've been to San Miguel in Cozumel at the only water front hotel 3 years ago on a dive vacation and it was infested with ants the 2nd night up on the 3rd floor. Had to request wash cloth's and a bath mat. The place looked nice from the outside but left much to be desired otherwise. Didn't visit nursing or long stay facilities though. Doubt if they would be nicer than the showcase Hotel!
Great video. Peaceful and serene place Tom has created. Its very clear, this home was created from love and continues in that manor. I am a healthcare professional in the US and recognize quality living. This place is how it should be everywhere! Sincerely.
Thank you for the wonderful tour of a beautiful home. The Beautiful Lady you interviewed was very appreciative to be there which speaks volumes. The man who honored his wife by building this wonderful home is a Saint and you are the brother I wish I could have had.
I wish my mother could have been in a place like this that did not look like a hospital, it's a long and sad story about her so I won't talk about it. If only things would change and the people would learn to make surroundings more cheerful like they do in Mexico's home care facility's. I don't feel they get it, but maybe they just don't care. Thank you for the tour and visit, it was very nice.
I had my mom in a rehab nursing home for two months in San Jose. They charged us 8000/month did not include transportation. And this facility is suppose to be one of the best , yet the service and doctors where terrible. I ended being mom home and therapy came here. She improved mentally almost immediately. Awesome video.
Wow. A Total Care 24/7 unit with plenty of amenities $1600? What A Bargain! Who owns Mister? Got protection too yeah? Nicely done video JC Mahalos for showing us.
Wow. Beautiful facility. Thanks for giving me lots to think about. A lot more afforable than here. My mom was in assisted living here in CA before she died 4 years ago. She was in a wheelchair but got herself around fine, had no memory issues, and was able to dress and mostly care for herself but she liked to have someone stand by when she showered for safety reasons. Her meals, laundry and housecleaning was provided. $7500/month for this "level 1" care. My parents had separated years before and my dad was still working out of state and paying for my mom's living was financially very very difficult for him. My house has lots of stairs so living with us wasn't an option, plus she wanted her own place. My dad is now 81 and pretty active with his German language seniors (he spoke German only til age 5) group and his closest child is 800 miles away. He has pretty bad arthritis so one day soon he might need to think about a warmer climate than Chicago. He would enjoy learning Spanish (oh boy does he love to talk!), not having to deal with "staff" he has hired to do the cleaning, yard work and snow shoveling he can't do well any more, and tasty Mexican food he loves. He stays in his house only because he owns it so its cheap. CA near me is too expensive, Omaha where my sister lives has bad weather too. It's nice to know that Ajijic has an option when people need more care and they wouldn't have to leave Mexico and go bankrupt quickly back in the states while paying for care. Thank you Jerry.
Aghast ~ in a Good Way!! $1500USD/Monthly. 😊😍 And you can see how pleasant it seems to be; I'm sure the musica added even more good vibes! Building two new rooms?! Better make that 200. . .!! Even though I am not at this stage of need currently, this video makes me want to take up residence, or get on a list, to claim one of them now. Thank you so much, JC, for taking the time to look at it and video for us. Wow. . .
Up here in my part of Canada we are blessed. My Dad just passed but for approx. the last five years of his life he lived in a nice nursing home with 24/7 medical care and meals included for approx. $1,150 U.S.D. per month. Another reason our taxes are so high up here in Canada I guess. However, it is nice to see that for $1,500 or a bit more, the same is available in Mexico. The majority of expat pensioners could afford such a place in Mexico, good to know for when I get to that stage of life.
Wow! Here in BC (Canada) you are looking at $2000 to 2500/mo, Unless you are low income, then its subsidized. You can only get subsidy if you exhaust all savings and resources first. So I guess its $1750 -$1850 USD for most people that have savings or own a home. Maybe where you live there is a provincial subsidy?
What a beautiful place! It’s a home 🏡 not a storage facility. I love that. Loretta’s room is so lovely and I really like what she had to share about her time there. And the doggy!! Oh my. The price is incredible with all the amenities. Thanks for sharing Jerry!
Mary Oliva That sounds real good! I cannot see things getting better here. And your right, I see a lot of new asian faces at the Costco in La Habra. I was going to suggest looking at Rosarito as well since it would be close to the border, however, you’ve got this nut of a President always threatening to close the border!
$15,000.00 to $17,000.00 A MONTH in my area and the care is horrific !!!!! A swimming pool...are you kidding me...can I put my name on a reservation list for the future?????
Thanks for showing us around Mexico. I really enjoy the videos you make. It's been several years since I visit Chapala, and it's good to see the places around
I believe you’ve given a gift to the folks who watch your videos. In the US the average assisted living stay is 29 months. 59% of assisted living people move on to a skilled nursing facility. The average skilled nursing facility stay is 835 days. At $220 a day that’s $183,700. Based on the experience of a family member, once Medicare coverage ends the nursing home is ready to push the resident out the door (literally)unless funding from other sources becomes available. It seems that in Mexico the average expat could meet the costs of assisted living and nursing home stays without going into bankruptcy. What a blessing.
Very sobering numbers there, Cal. And the worst case comes after those numbers .... what happens AFTER bankruptcy? A shopping cart in the alley? Suicide? It happens. Thanks for the info. :)
It is criminal. I figured out why they set this up in such a fashion here in USA. They try to get your loved ones into the "skilled" nursing as fast as possible so they can jack up the cost. Sickening to see how they maneuvered my parents into this Venus Fly trap. They could never escape until I took mom out asap. They had already milked her dry by then.
OMG... Jerry, I can not believe how nice this facility is... It’s beautiful...! My Grandma turned 100 on 9/11/2018 and she’s blind. She had been living in her own home until then but we finally had to put her into a nursing home... I hate to say it but our family is paying $10,000 per Month for her to live there...! We have had several issues with her not receiving the type of care that we believe she should have. One example is all of the staff has been asked to please introduce themselves to her as they enter the room since she can not see them. There have been several times when she can hear that someone has entered her room and she will ask who is there and they refuse to answer her then they leave... I can not tell you how much I wish we could have her down there...! Thanks for sharing this with us. Have a great day and be blessed.
I can relate...the issues will only get worse. These places are all set up to glean as much as they can and put in as little effort as possible. They are criminal for the most part. Even the charge ahead of time for shower assistance or medication help....so many times they would charge us and nobody shows up. Horrible.
Excellent topic, Jerry. Good job! On a related topic, I have a funeral service plan here in Mexico in which I pay $1,000 pesos/month (US$ 52/mo) for a total of $40,000 pesos (around US$ 2,105) and it includes casket and/or cremation/mass/facility for the wake. First quality all around. It also gives me the option of naming two persons of my selection in case one of them dies before I do, then this plan can be applied to whoever croaks first.
Thanks for that info! I may mention it in a video. Send me an email if there is more you'd like to share including the name of the company. jc.travel.stories@gmail.com :)
It really does make sense for so many Americans to examine their options for living out their twilight years in comfort that's healthy and affordable. I think the culture in Mexico as well as many Asian countries place a healthy emphasis on respect and care for the elderly (more so than our country). My guess is that the locals (nurses/maids/orderlies) who do most of the work for these people are quite empathetic to their residents and patients.
This world needs thousands more Toms and Casa Anastasias and dedicated professionals. Thank you for this video. Curious how long the waiting list might be.
I am new subscriber, and I am so glad that TH-cam introduced your channel to me. Your personality, stories and life experience helping me to organize my thoughts on my life. Being an emigrant my life paths have been often difficult, maybe because of my choices, but it doeasn’t mean I regret them. Thank you Jerry and your wife for being now part of my life while watching your videos. Being a photographer and fimmaker in our houshold I know how time takes to edit those memories. Best regards from Mississauga, Ontario 🇨🇦 ❤️🤗
Wow, so nice, working in a place like that for a guy like Tom could bring me out of retirement :D Ahhh, he already has an RN ;) Perfect location too next to a hospital and pharmacies. Just perfect.
Crazy prices and neglectful care; sometimes outright abusive. I was driving Rideshare for awhile, and one of my passengers was an attorney specializing in representing victims in the USA of such bad care in nursing homes. She told me horror stories during the ride. She was so busy, too, shuttling around (she was a pickup at the airport) trying to stay on top of her cases. . .
Thanks for covering an aspect of life the retirees should be mindful of but typically left "untouched." Considering your skills (that includes age) and resources, you are in a unique position to educate us all. You can save many from "warehousing"!
Reat video!!!!! I'm sharing this with my adult kids. This is the kind of place I want my care when I need it!! The real questions is what time is happy hour? Sign me up!!
Thanks for the nice tour of Tom's place. I'm glad he's fully occupied and expanding. I know he works hard to provide a nice home and living experience for his residents. Great information, Jerry.
My Mom was in 1 rehabilitation and 2 nursing homes in all over 9 years with Alzeimers in the States .What a lovely place this man has built in honor of his wife . They allows pets ! What a nice cozy home for the cost not that clinical feel . Thanks for the tour .
This was awesome. I'm always interested in other countries and how they do things. I have no family and at 75 often wonder where I will end up. Perhaps a place such as this.
My Dad had to pay $6000 a month for what I will charitably call "indifferent care" at an assisted living facility in California. There were non-stop renovations constantly going on. He had to move three times to different apartments. There were three elevators but always one and sometimes two were out of operation. This Anastasia Nursing Home looks smaller and more intimate.
They are the lucky ones. Cry for those who are warehoused for thousands of dollars in the US. Cry even more for those who can not afford to be warehoused.
This video is amazing...I had 2 parents in a nursing homes 15 years ago...they were spending 12 to 15 THOUSAND DOLLARS A MONTH EACH...it is now 15 to 17 thousand a month and the care is horrible...borderline neglect....I am so impressed to see how another country cares for its elderly...let me tell you your video's have totally changed my mind on living in Mexico....thank you...
What a nice place! I hope more people realize your standard of living in retirement and elder age can be a beautiful blessing when you have people and places like this. Thank you for sharing and cheers to the gentleman who did this and all the staff making it work!
I am but my place don’t got damaged thank god. I’m just still not right here Neb is beautiful but this time really got us the Mother Nature But thank god we alive. Thanks for asking. Have a great day you and your wife
It breaks my heart. when I see the old people. On the one hand. It gives me a lot of joy that they have come to live. until the age they have. But on the other hand. It gives me a lot of anger. when I see the countries and their relatives. they do not give them all those cares that now require. That good. who have chosen Mexico. to come to live his last years. with joy, peace and love. That is something. that Mexico has too much! In Mexico. they celebrate death. Nobody has to be sad in Mexico. Here. they are all family Without Borders!
And there are more like this one in Ajijic, but definitely this is one of the best, thank you so much because you are showing just some of all good things of Mexico. Blessings.
THANK YOU !-! Excellent tour. I tried to research similar care and couldn't find accurate pricing with explanations. Tom was very clear. Thank him for giving me and your viewers the answers we need to have more peace of mind.
Lovely place, great tour. Amazing that it is so comfortable AND affordable! Looks like an excellent option for when aging "in place" (or long term post-surgical/illness rehabilitation) isn't viable. Thanks for sharing this!
Very nice care home...Colors were very cheerful and I liked that it was clean looking..Price is much more reasonable then here in the states...2 bedroom here in Sebring is 2,600..
I kept waiting for you to do an “interview” with the resident of the assisted living. I’d instantly wanted to know her story. I have this feeling she had a great story. Go back to her get the story about her bottles of perfume and why she had them. FYI I’m a fraghead soooo
Oh my goodness 😮. That's beautiful. I have worked with the elderly for most of life. ( I'm getting older) I worked in a nursing home. Not nearly as beautiful. $3000-5000 a month to start here in the states. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
Nice home. My wife has worked residential care and an alzheimer's unit both in England and the U.S. Will are considering moving to Guanajuato city in 2021. Nice to known that as we get a little older the options are more palatable there than here.
Wow, very impressive. It's more like private care here in states but not... love the colors and open airways. What a beautiful dedication to Tom's wife. Here in WA my friend still paid over 5 grand for her mama. I cared for her in her assisted living apartment. With Alzheimer's she forgot to get up and get dressed, I loved spending my time with her. I'm thankful they have such a place to go. They thought of everything for elders to still be appreciated and loved. Of course they do value their elders more so than in the states... just my opinion. Thanks for sharing. I have always loved Mexico. When my dad passed we celebrated his life around the Rosorita area. We had lobster his favorite food and shared our best memories. Loved the head board also, I had to come back I was so excited to share with my friends I forgot to comment. Thank you.
Meet the nurses. They are the ones who make the care happen, and make sure you like them. The rest of the staff respond/ take direction to/ from the nurse....its a huge dynamic within a system like this.
Julie C In my family there are many doctors and nurses. It's a pride for me. See them work in Mexico. especially. that I have an infallible system. to verify. the level of humanity they have. First. I've seen them work for more than 24 hours, they give home service. and with so much work. some still do not buy a car! That talks about how important money is to them!
@@dorianbelen I agree...I just know that it is important to meet the folks who provide the direct care. Your family members who are nurses would agree, I'm sure. 😎
The care in Mexico in nursing homes or assisted living is far above US elderly care from what I have seen on tours of facilities in Mexico. Also, it is much cheaper. The Mexican people have a culture of having great respect for the elderly. It comes from their upbringing. I wish I could convince my husband to consider Mexico for retirement. We moved to Florida and we are not happy with the quality of life in Palm Coast, FL. Thanks JC for highlighting another great elder care facility in Mexico. You should do more of these just to show this is common elder care in Mexico.
Thank you Mr. JC for letting know your folks here in 🇺🇸 that there is HOPE and a PLACE for those who are just but to retire! I’m going to visit my relatives in TONALA en SEMANA SANTA, and definitely I’m going to take a trip to Ajijic and CHAPALA!! Keep enjoying the wonderful weather Mr Jc!! 👍👍👍
Tell Tom after all of us senior U.S. citizens see this, he'd better get busy building another few stories high. His late wife would be proud of his accomplishments. And the lady that let you view her room is a sweetheart. She should have her own TH-cam channel. Thanks for a very informative educational video.
Thanks for the tour. I'm envious. Unfortunately America's nursing homes are designed to take the last remaining savings an individual has. It's not about helping, it's about profit in the US. Another plus for Mexico.
I'm not against profits. I am disgusted by excess profits resulting in the richest country in the world creating a culture that simply warehouses their elderly draining not only their resources, but often their faimily's finances as well.
Duene I totally agree with you , I was a maintenance tech for 7 years for a senior living place , in Northern California, and I got fired for speaking up, I got into it with the ED many times , because all the bullshit that was going on
Every time a doctor sticks his head in the door to say “hi”, he bills Medicare. I Remember how warm and fuzzy the administration was at the nursing home my father in law was in. The day before his Medicare ran out we were told to “get him out”.
@@calbob750 I have a son who is a doctor. He would wish health care would be to help people and he is not going to use his medical license to get rich. There is the hope that good outlasts profit. Enough money will get you by. Nobody likes a pig.
@@JCTravelStories Exactly, JC. It has become like: You can run but you cannot hide!
Yes, the world needs thousands just like this. Tom has done a first class job. It’s really lovely.
Wow! Seemed like paradise compared to the home my grandmother was in, in NE PA! And the cost!!!??? You just can’t get any better than that, for what you get....I imagine it’s NOT a place for critical care.....but....heck! I especially liked the interview with one of the tenants! She seemed VERY happy! That makes me feel happy! And to think you can bring your pet! Now THATS half the battle won right there! America should feel ashamed at how they treat our elderly!
I use to work for a senior living place for 7 years , and I agree with your comment , when the person doing the sales, on her tour to the future resident, he/she would tell them how wonderful it was there , as soon as they sign the contract there were on there own , and never mind how expensive it was ,
Wow, what a gorgeous property. And I was blown away by the price. My grandmother was in a nursing home and she received wonderful care, but it was thousands upon thousands of dollars a month, and the rooms were so much less homey and personal feeling. Just wow. It makes me happy to know there are places like this out there.
Wow beautiful place. My husband and I are thinking very seriously of retiring to Mexico. I love that type of lifestyle!!
Ditto.
Mexican people, and probably certainly caregivers are by nature, kinder, more patient, and more respectful of older people. I hate to stereo-type but anyone who has spent time here knows it's true. Looks like a wonderful place to be cared for. Great interview!
Better than anything we have. They should be proud of what they are doing.
59yo male here planning ahead. Appreciate the Care Home tour. In home care you have touched on a little in the past. More of both please. You’re honesty and integrity shine through. 🙏 TYVM
$1,500 month for total skills care!?. My mother just passed this past week. She was staying in group home for Alzheimers and skilled nursing,
in San Luis Obispo. We were paying $4,800 a month. God you bless you Tom !
Seems a much better experience than my mom had here in the states. They stole her money at a horrible pace.
jaim haas just remember that every time the staff doctors stick there head in the room to say hi they bill Medicare.
@@calbob750 not sure what you mean. The cost of nursing homes in USA is insane. The only people who can afford them are rock stars and professional athletes. Ordinary people are drained in a matter of months or couple of years. My mom thought 120k was a BIG Safety net. THEY STEAL IT QUICKLY. One year.
jaim haas what I meant to say is based on a conversation I had with a doctor who sees Medicare patients. When a doctor is at a nursing home if he is unethical he will bill Medicare just by looking in the room and saying hello. He will bill Medicare for a patient assessment. Multiply this by 20 patients a day. I’m thinking this is unethical. It also adds to the patients bill. I had a relative who had the same experience. The nursing home makes you feel good until your Medicare coverage ends and then they are eager to push the patient out the door. At many US nursing homes it’s all about the money and not patient care.
I’m a nurse for over 35 years . I am learning to speak the Mexican language so that I can live and work in Mexico 🇲🇽 Your Home is Beautiful ! I know that the residents are very happy living there.
Interesting.....I'm no nurse, but I'm beginning to think I should learn it too...
Spanish
wow ! when the time comes I could afford the care on my small canadian pension ! and get driven about and do things ! not just shelved away .. thanks JC .. another excellent video. xo
don't know how to make this private but oh well..contacting realtors to look for a place for me to rent long term for next year..in touch with a woman, i think, and it's called Eden of Ajijic .. curious if you know anything about this company..checked it out and the site hasn't been active for a few years..she says they only do long term rentals...just being careful J.C...any thoughts on this... ?
Lovely tour.
I have worked in places that care was $8,000 and believe me the care was not top notch. This tour was so warm and inviting
What a great place. People here can only dream of this. $1200 a month, wow. $1200 a week in London and many other parts of the UK, basic.
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!
My mother needs full care and it costs $10K a month for that and is a nicer facility in San Diego but not as nice or as much personal options and care as this place. I hope I don't need a care facility when I get older (guarding my health) but I'd sure rather be in Mexico in one than in the states!
What a beautiful place. Tom created a wonderful place. And you did a wonderful interview and tour, Jerry. Awesome job!
I agree. That was a wonderful video. I'm 73 and - knock on wood- in good health but sooner or later I will have need of a nursing home and in New York City they cost a minimum of $5,000 month and can't compare to the one in Mexico: next to a clinic, with a swimming pool, view, airy open layout, nice private rooms, affordable prices.
I always wondered about nursing homes outside the USA for foreigners and saw a video of one in San Miguel that looked interesting. This tour was really a great service. You deserve a million subscribers and there are 70 million baby boomers who would agree. Look forward to more of the same content.
@@jonathansarno6586 We're 40 miles north of NYC and my dad was 72 when he had bypass surgery in Yale, New Haven, CT. That gave him a stroke which left him an invalid almost 20 years ago. He had been active and happy before that. The nursing home he wound up in was charging $7200 a month which didn't include haircuts, nail clipping etc. He had his own room until they picked him clean of his last dollar, house, everything.Then moved him to a double room. He lasted 10 years before passing with an amputated leg (developed diabetes). This place was cleaner than others that he had to stay at short term. $5000 a month is a steal. When was the last time you checked the price? I've been to San Miguel in Cozumel at the only water front hotel 3 years ago on a dive vacation and it was infested with ants the 2nd night up on the 3rd floor. Had to request wash cloth's and a bath mat. The place looked nice from the outside but left much to be desired otherwise. Didn't visit nursing or long stay facilities though. Doubt if they would be nicer than the showcase Hotel!
Thank you for providing the tour and details.
It is my pleasure. :)
just want to say I have been enjoying your videos so much lately!
Sure beats the ones from the dang desert.
Great video. Peaceful and serene place Tom has created. Its very clear, this home was created from love and continues in that manor. I am a healthcare professional in the US and recognize quality living. This place is how it should be everywhere! Sincerely.
Thank you for the wonderful tour of a beautiful home. The Beautiful Lady you interviewed was very appreciative to be there which speaks volumes. The man who honored his wife by building this wonderful home is a Saint and you are the brother I wish I could have had.
Very compassionate care!
An ecxelent vídeo me. J. C thukyou.
I'm only 40 and I want this NOW haha. I'd love to have everything taken care of for me and I only need to pay rent.
You and me both. I can't imagine handling all the bills and maintenance I do now at 55 when I am 65.
This place sounds like a dream.
Please visit more nursing homes. Great videos. I'm an old man and interested.
Muchos gracias JC !
Thanks so much for this content ! So valuable to actually tour the resident experience! Heartwarming. 💕 Much appreciated.
I wish my mother could have been in a place like this that did not look like a hospital, it's a long and sad story about her so I won't talk about it. If only things would change and the people would learn to make surroundings more cheerful like they do in Mexico's home care facility's. I don't feel they get it, but maybe they just don't care. Thank you for the tour and visit, it was very nice.
I like the pillow with the face on it.
I had my mom in a rehab nursing home for two months in San Jose. They charged us 8000/month did not include transportation. And this facility is suppose to be one of the best , yet the service and doctors where terrible. I ended being mom home and therapy came here. She improved mentally almost immediately.
Awesome video.
Wow. A Total Care 24/7 unit with plenty of amenities $1600? What A Bargain! Who owns Mister? Got protection too yeah? Nicely done video JC Mahalos for showing us.
Mister is Tom's dog. :)
Thank You for Showing everyone around. The living Assistance place was Beautiful.
Wow. Beautiful facility. Thanks for giving me lots to think about. A lot more afforable than here. My mom was in assisted living here in CA before she died 4 years ago. She was in a wheelchair but got herself around fine, had no memory issues, and was able to dress and mostly care for herself but she liked to have someone stand by when she showered for safety reasons. Her meals, laundry and housecleaning was provided. $7500/month for this "level 1" care. My parents had separated years before and my dad was still working out of state and paying for my mom's living was financially very very difficult for him. My house has lots of stairs so living with us wasn't an option, plus she wanted her own place. My dad is now 81 and pretty active with his German language seniors (he spoke German only til age 5) group and his closest child is 800 miles away. He has pretty bad arthritis so one day soon he might need to think about a warmer climate than Chicago. He would enjoy learning Spanish (oh boy does he love to talk!), not having to deal with "staff" he has hired to do the cleaning, yard work and snow shoveling he can't do well any more, and tasty Mexican food he loves. He stays in his house only because he owns it so its cheap. CA near me is too expensive, Omaha where my sister lives has bad weather too. It's nice to know that Ajijic has an option when people need more care and they wouldn't have to leave Mexico and go bankrupt quickly back in the states while paying for care. Thank you Jerry.
I noticed they had s man in wheelchair there and tom said that was reason for elevator. .pool for him to walk in and physical therapy.
Pets allowed that is a big bonus.
👍Great Information... Nice job, always making the world a better place...Shout out to Lynn. 🙏 8^}
Aghast ~ in a Good Way!!
$1500USD/Monthly. 😊😍
And you can see how pleasant it seems to be; I'm sure the musica added even more good vibes!
Building two new rooms?!
Better make that 200. . .!!
Even though I am not at this stage of need currently, this video makes me want to take up residence, or get on a list, to claim one of them now.
Thank you so much, JC, for taking the time to look at it and video for us.
Wow. . .
Up here in my part of Canada we are blessed. My Dad just passed but for approx. the last five years of his life he lived in a nice nursing home with 24/7 medical care and meals included for approx. $1,150 U.S.D. per month. Another reason our taxes are so high up here in Canada I guess. However, it is nice to see that for $1,500 or a bit more, the same is available in Mexico. The majority of expat pensioners could afford such a place in Mexico, good to know for when I get to that stage of life.
Wow! Here in BC (Canada) you are looking at $2000 to 2500/mo, Unless you are low income, then its subsidized. You can only get subsidy if you exhaust all savings and resources first. So I guess its $1750 -$1850 USD for most people that have savings or own a home. Maybe where you live there is a provincial subsidy?
What a beautiful place! It’s a home 🏡 not a storage facility. I love that. Loretta’s room is so lovely and I really like what she had to share about her time there. And the doggy!! Oh my. The price is incredible with all the amenities.
Thanks for sharing Jerry!
I can see why so many ex-pats move to Mexico. $1200 here in California will get you a cup of coffee!
Stiles Humphrey 🤣🤣🤣🤣 you are absolutely Right!!!
That's so funny $1200 for a cup of coffee LMAO
Mary Oliva That sounds real good! I cannot see things getting better here. And your right, I see a lot of new asian faces at the Costco in La Habra. I was going to suggest looking at Rosarito as well since it would be close to the border, however, you’ve got this nut of a President always threatening to close the border!
@@brussell1626 Yes, the comparison is so apt!
$15,000.00 to $17,000.00 A MONTH in my area and the care is horrific !!!!! A swimming pool...are you kidding me...can I put my name on a reservation list for the future?????
Thanks for showing us around Mexico. I really enjoy the videos you make. It's been several years since I visit Chapala, and it's good to see the places around
I believe you’ve given a gift to the folks who watch your videos. In the US the average assisted living stay is 29 months. 59% of assisted living people move on to a skilled nursing facility. The average skilled nursing facility stay is 835 days. At $220 a day that’s $183,700.
Based on the experience of a family member, once Medicare coverage ends the nursing home is ready to push the resident out the door (literally)unless funding from other sources becomes available.
It seems that in Mexico the average expat could meet the costs of assisted living and nursing home stays without going into bankruptcy.
What a blessing.
Very sobering numbers there, Cal. And the worst case comes after those numbers .... what happens AFTER bankruptcy? A shopping cart in the alley? Suicide? It happens. Thanks for the info. :)
Based on my understanding after bankruptcy (house and assets sold, cash depleted) then comes Medicaid.
It is criminal. I figured out why they set this up in such a fashion here in USA. They try to get your loved ones into the "skilled" nursing as fast as possible so they can jack up the cost. Sickening to see how they maneuvered my parents into this Venus Fly trap. They could never escape until I took mom out asap. They had already milked her dry by then.
OMG...
Jerry, I can not believe how nice this facility is...
It’s beautiful...!
My Grandma turned 100 on 9/11/2018 and she’s
blind.
She had been living in her own home until then but
we finally had to put her into a nursing home...
I hate to say it but our family is paying $10,000 per
Month for her to live there...!
We have had several issues with her not receiving the
type of care that we believe she should have.
One example is all of the staff has been asked to please
introduce themselves to her as they enter the room since
she can not see them.
There have been several times when she can hear that someone
has entered her room and she will ask who is there and they
refuse to answer her then they leave...
I can not tell you how much I wish we could have her down there...!
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Have a great day and be blessed.
I can relate...the issues will only get worse. These places are all set up to glean as much as they can and put in as little effort as possible. They are criminal for the most part. Even the charge ahead of time for shower assistance or medication help....so many times they would charge us and nobody shows up. Horrible.
Excellent topic, Jerry. Good job! On a related topic, I have a funeral service plan here in Mexico in which I pay $1,000 pesos/month (US$ 52/mo) for a total of $40,000 pesos (around US$ 2,105) and it includes casket and/or cremation/mass/facility for the wake. First quality all around. It also gives me the option of naming two persons of my selection in case one of them dies before I do, then this plan can be applied to whoever croaks first.
Thanks for that info! I may mention it in a video. Send me an email if there is more you'd like to share including the name of the company. jc.travel.stories@gmail.com :)
May I ask what is the name of the company?
@@DeepScubaDiver Descanso Eterno SA de CV
Thanks Jerry Very Nice
It really does make sense for so many Americans to examine their options for living out their twilight years in comfort that's healthy and affordable. I think the culture in Mexico as well as many Asian countries place a healthy emphasis on respect and care for the elderly (more so than our country). My guess is that the locals (nurses/maids/orderlies) who do most of the work for these people are quite empathetic to their residents and patients.
Don't wait until your last chapter to embrace Mexico
@@k0d3g3ar I agree
Retirement will include a care facility for many of us. This is really nice and the price is reasonable! Good to know!
Your picture looks like it will be awhile before you'll need to worry about this. :)
This world needs thousands more Toms and Casa Anastasias and dedicated professionals. Thank you for this video.
Curious how long the waiting list might be.
There are other places available in the area. I asked Tom about a waiting list. Nope. And the two new rooms are not yet taken, either. :)
Look forward to any videos you do of other places in the area. This video on the facility was excellent. Thanks so much for making it,
Jonathan Sarno ..is there a place nearby where spouses of the residents can live..or can the spouse stay in same room for an additional fee?
I am new subscriber, and I am so glad that TH-cam introduced your channel to me. Your personality, stories and life experience helping me to organize my thoughts on my life. Being an emigrant my life paths have been often difficult, maybe because of my choices, but it doeasn’t mean I regret them. Thank you Jerry and your wife for being now part of my life while watching your videos. Being a photographer and fimmaker in our houshold I know how time takes to edit those memories. Best regards from Mississauga, Ontario 🇨🇦 ❤️🤗
Thanks for the kind words, Maria! Have a great day. :)
Wow, so nice, working in a place like that for a guy like Tom could bring me out of retirement :D Ahhh, he already has an RN ;) Perfect location too next to a hospital and pharmacies. Just perfect.
That may be an idea for you ... wages would be low, but the gratification could be priceless. :)
That was very nice for the price. In the US it is crazy prices.
Crazy prices and neglectful care; sometimes outright abusive. I was driving Rideshare for awhile, and one of my passengers was an attorney specializing in representing victims in the USA of such bad care in nursing homes. She told me horror stories during the ride. She was so busy, too, shuttling around (she was a pickup at the airport) trying to stay on top of her cases. . .
Thanks for covering an aspect of life the retirees should be mindful of but typically left "untouched." Considering your skills (that includes age) and resources, you are in a unique position to educate us all. You can save many from "warehousing"!
Reat video!!!!! I'm sharing this with my adult kids. This is the kind of place I want my care when I need it!! The real questions is what time is happy hour? Sign me up!!
Great not Reat
I figured it out. :)
Its always 5 o'clock somewhere. :)
Thanks for the nice tour of Tom's place. I'm glad he's fully occupied and expanding. I know he works hard to provide a nice home and living experience for his residents. Great information, Jerry.
My Mom was in 1 rehabilitation and 2 nursing homes in all over 9 years with Alzeimers in the States .What a lovely place this man has built in honor of his wife . They allows pets ! What a nice cozy home for the cost not that clinical feel . Thanks for the tour .
This was awesome. I'm always interested in other countries and how they do things. I have no family and at 75 often wonder where I will end up. Perhaps a place such as this.
My Dad had to pay $6000 a month for what I will charitably call "indifferent care" at an assisted living facility in California. There were non-stop renovations constantly going on. He had to move three times to different apartments. There were three elevators but always one and sometimes two were out of operation. This Anastasia Nursing Home looks smaller and more intimate.
I feel Sorry For of Those Erdearly People. That Makes me Cry God Bless them
They are the lucky ones. Cry for those who are warehoused for thousands of dollars in the US. Cry even more for those who can not afford to be warehoused.
This video is amazing...I had 2 parents in a nursing homes 15 years ago...they were spending 12 to 15 THOUSAND DOLLARS A MONTH EACH...it is now 15 to 17 thousand a month and the care is horrible...borderline neglect....I am so impressed to see how another country cares for its elderly...let me tell you your video's have totally changed my mind on living in Mexico....thank you...
Great idea for a video . You provide a bunch of important information in a very non invasive way.
What a nice place! I hope more people realize your standard of living in retirement and elder age can be a beautiful blessing when you have people and places like this. Thank you for sharing and cheers to the gentleman who did this and all the staff making it work!
Great video, Sir! Thank you. 🙏🏼
Good morning from Nebraska. Thanks to you for all your info I wish one day I get the care like this so nice and a caring care 🙏
Hope you're not in the floods there in Nebraska. :)
I am but my place don’t got damaged thank god. I’m just still not right here Neb is beautiful but this time really got us the Mother Nature But thank god we alive. Thanks for asking. Have a great day you and your wife
thanks so much for sharing this, so many people are desperate for care and support,
Wow! Thank you! ❤🕉
Yeah sign us up!!
Greetings from Merida. Great video 👍
That was good! Thank you.
Awwch ese lindo perrito cariñoso
we were in Ajijic last month from Florida..wanted to visit this place... gps got confused and couldn't find it.... great video
It's beautiful. More like a resort then a rest home. Really nice. Reassuring.
It breaks my heart. when I see the old people. On the one hand. It gives me a lot of joy that they have come to live. until the age they have. But on the other hand. It gives me a lot of anger. when I see the countries and their relatives. they do not give them all those cares that now require.
That good. who have chosen Mexico. to come to live his last years. with joy, peace and love. That is something. that Mexico has too much! In Mexico. they celebrate death. Nobody has to be sad in Mexico. Here. they are all family Without Borders!
really enjoy your presentation JC. may come down to check things out.
And there are more like this one in Ajijic, but definitely this is one of the best, thank you so much because you are showing just some of all good things of Mexico. Blessings.
THANK YOU !-! Excellent tour.
I tried to research similar care and couldn't find accurate pricing with explanations. Tom was very clear. Thank him for giving me and your viewers the answers we need to have more peace of mind.
Lovely place, great tour. Amazing that it is so comfortable AND affordable! Looks like an excellent option for when aging "in place" (or long term post-surgical/illness rehabilitation) isn't viable. Thanks for sharing this!
Very nice care home...Colors were very cheerful and I liked that it was clean looking..Price is much more reasonable then here in the states...2 bedroom here in Sebring is 2,600..
Fantastic video. Loved the tour. Would be great to see other parts of downtown and restaurants too for other videos.
Saludos desde San Francisco.
I kept waiting for you to do an “interview” with the resident of the assisted living. I’d instantly wanted to know her story. I have this feeling she had a great story. Go back to her get the story about her bottles of perfume and why she had them. FYI I’m a fraghead soooo
Oh my goodness 😮. That's beautiful. I have worked with the elderly for most of life. ( I'm getting older) I worked in a nursing home. Not nearly as beautiful. $3000-5000 a month to start here in the states. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.
yup that is what stupid gets you in Mexico!!!! muy buen video amigo gracias..saludos
Nice home. My wife has worked residential care and an alzheimer's unit both in England and the U.S. Will are considering moving to Guanajuato city in 2021. Nice to known that as we get a little older the options are more palatable there than here.
Good morning Jerry ☺️
That is a beautiful place! Have a very blessed day! ❤️
Another great informational video. I am sure there were a lot of questions answered. Thanks JC. Look forward for more :)
Wow, very impressive. It's more like private care here in states but not... love the colors and open airways. What a beautiful dedication to Tom's wife. Here in WA my friend still paid over 5 grand for her mama. I cared for her in her assisted living apartment. With Alzheimer's she forgot to get up and get dressed, I loved spending my time with her. I'm thankful they have such a place to go. They thought of everything for elders to still be appreciated and loved. Of course they do value their elders more so than in the states... just my opinion. Thanks for sharing. I have always loved Mexico. When my dad passed we celebrated his life around the Rosorita area. We had lobster his favorite food and shared our best memories.
Loved the head board also, I had to come back I was so excited to share with my friends I forgot to comment. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing with your friends. Kathy! :)
This gives me hope.
Thanks JC for taking the time to do this video. It’s so helpful!
Great job, Jerry. Excellently informative video.
Meet the nurses. They are the ones who make the care happen, and make sure you like them. The rest of the staff respond/ take direction to/ from the nurse....its a huge dynamic within a system like this.
Julie C In my family there are many doctors and nurses. It's a pride for me. See them work in Mexico. especially. that I have an infallible system. to verify. the level of humanity they have. First. I've seen them work for more than 24 hours, they give home service. and with so much work. some still do not buy a car! That talks about how important money is to them!
@@dorianbelen I agree...I just know that it is important to meet the folks who provide the direct care. Your family members who are nurses would agree, I'm sure. 😎
Thank you so much for your videos. I am sending this especial one to my mother right now. Very good to now that dogs are welcome there.
It's always a pleasure watching your videos
Thank you so much for this information!
You're welcome, Edith. :)
🎯 Very good... like see you. 🤗 Thanks.
Hi JC. Thanks for the tour of the Assisted Living, it really looks nice and the price is right. Great video! Take care.
Omg,,you,really open our eyes to life in mexico. Mucho t hanks
Thank you for this information. Greatly appreciated.
The care in Mexico in nursing homes or assisted living is far above US elderly care from what I have seen on tours of facilities in Mexico. Also, it is much cheaper. The Mexican people have a culture of having great respect for the elderly. It comes from their upbringing. I wish I could convince my husband to consider Mexico for retirement. We moved to Florida and we are not happy with the quality of life in Palm Coast, FL. Thanks JC for highlighting another great elder care facility in Mexico. You should do more of these just to show this is common elder care in Mexico.
Thank you for your comment, I totally agree, to take care of our elderly , it’s in our genes , to respect them
Thank you Mr. JC for letting know your folks here in 🇺🇸 that there is HOPE and a PLACE for those who are just but to retire! I’m going to visit my relatives in TONALA en SEMANA SANTA, and definitely I’m going to take a trip to Ajijic and CHAPALA!! Keep enjoying the wonderful weather Mr Jc!! 👍👍👍
Me gusta mucho el Tonala. Muchos artistas. :)
Good morning friend. Have a good day. Great video thank you 🤗 hugs