Yes. Our medical director, head nurse psychologist, occupational therapist, and physiotherapist are bilingual. Many residential staff speak basic English.

Yes. You can provide your loved one a tablet or mobile phone to facilitate communication.

Most definitely. We encourage visits and can facilitate arrangements for your stay in Guatemala.

With few exceptions, these programs do not cover health care services outside of the United States.

Yes. Our Medical Director, a geriatric specialist, works with the staff to provide an individualized, comprehensive medical plan to address the specific needs of your loved one.

Absolutely. During our admissions process we gather all pertinent information from your loved one’s U.S. medical team so that we can provide continuity of care.

We manage minor emergencies on site at our fully equipped clinic. Surgeries, intensive care, and complex emergency care will be treated at a first-class medical center in Guatemala City. Once stabilized, your loved one will return to Casa de Los Ángeles for on-going care.

If your loved one does not have an international policy, you must purchase a local policy to cover to emergencies and health problems (strokes, fractures, heart attacks, etc.) that we cannot handle in our residence.

As part of the admissions process, you will complete a burial contract that specifies how your loved one’s remains are to be handled (cremation, local burial or repatriation).

No, prescription medications are not included in our prices. However, most prescription drugs are readily available in Guatemala and we can purchase them on your behalf. Our Medical Director closely monitors each resident’s medication plan, making appropriate adjustments over time.

At Casa de los Ángeles we have emergency earthquake and other catastrophe protocols incorporated with local authorities and national hospitals.

Since Madicaid nor Medicare are not valid outside the US, an unless your private health insurance provider allows for outside US coverage, we will require you purchase an emergency insurance policy through a local private health insurance provider.
The main interest of Casa de los Ángeles is that the health insurance can respond or cover to emergencies that we cannot handle in our residence. For example: cerebral Stroke, bone fractures, heart attack, etc.

The immigration procedure cost if the person is pensioned is about $1200. And you need incomes constancy, criminal/police records authenticated by the consul.

A valid us passport is required Guatemalan immigration allows for 90 days without visa, during does 90 days permanent residence procedures are started.

Yes, that’s the goal

No, if all the paperwork is in order.

Yes, our registered dietitian plans menus to fit the individual needs of our residents. All meals and snacks are prepared daily by our certified chef using fresh and healthful ingredients.

No, we do not provide that services, nevertheless, and a future we will provide spiritual guidance.