Estancia Geriátrica CRYAM Temozón Norte (Women's Only Residence)

CRYAM Temozón Norte is a women-only geriatric residential community in Temozón Norte, Mérida, providing specialized care for older adults within a small residential setting. The branch forms part of the CRYAM network, founded in 2019 by healthcare professionals with a focus on comprehensive geriatric care and residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social wellbeing. Care combines 24/7 nursing with regular geriatric medical follow-up, gerontological assessment, physiotherapy, cognitive stimulation, nutritional monitoring and structured social and recreational activities.

Types of Stay at CRYAM Temozón Norte

• Permanent Residential Stay: Full-time residential care is available around the clock for older women who need ongoing nursing, supervision and assistance within a supported home environment.
• Day Care: CRYAM also provides pasadía services for older adults who attend during the day and return home in the evening, giving families access to professional daytime care without requiring permanent residence.
• Women-Only Residence: The Temozón Norte branch is CRYAM’s dedicated women-only location, while the network’s other residences generally accommodate both men and women.
• Small Community Setting: CRYAM operates boutique-style residences with relatively small resident populations, allowing care to be delivered in a more personal residential environment. Facilities generally accommodate approximately 7 to 16 residents, with individual locations typically housing around 15 to 16 people.

Care & Health Services

• 24/7 Nursing: Geriatric nursing staff provide continuous professional care and monitoring throughout the day and night.
• Initial Geriatric Assessment: Each resident receives a comprehensive medical assessment by a geriatrician upon admission to establish their health status and care requirements.
• Weekly Geriatric Follow-Up: A geriatric physician provides regular weekly follow-up to monitor residents’ health and adjust ongoing care when required.
• Medication Management: Nursing support includes individualized medication administration and ongoing health monitoring.
• Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: Personalized physical therapy is provided approximately two to three times per week according to each resident’s needs, with in-room sessions available when required.
• Gerontological Care: Gerontology professionals work with residents several times each week, combining cognitive stimulation, memory exercises, social participation and recreational activities.
• Cognitive Therapy: Structured cognitive stimulation forms part of the regular care program and is adapted to residents with different levels of independence and dependency.
• Personalized Support: Daily assistance is adapted around each resident’s functional needs, helping with everyday routines while maintaining as much comfort and participation as possible.

Accommodation & Daily Services

• Shared Bedrooms: Shared-room accommodation is available for residents who prefer or require a communal bedroom arrangement.
• Individual Bedrooms: Private bedrooms provide an alternative for residents seeking greater personal space and privacy.
• Air-Conditioned Facilities: Private and common areas are air-conditioned to provide a comfortable environment throughout Mérida’s warmer months.
• Laundry: Laundry service is included as part of the residential stay.
• Daily Meals: Residents receive three balanced meals and two snacks per day as part of the residential service.
• Nutritional Monitoring: Meals and residents’ wider nutritional needs are monitored as part of CRYAM’s multidisciplinary geriatric-care model.

Facilities & Accessibility

• Pool: The Temozón Norte residence includes a swimming pool among its amenities.
• Gardens & Outdoor Areas: The branch provides garden areas, vegetation and outdoor communal spaces where residents can spend time outside.
• Patio & Terrace: Outdoor communal areas provide additional space for relaxation and social activities.
• Common Areas: Shared spaces are available for residents to socialize, relax and participate in group activities.
• Access Ramps: CRYAM facilities are adapted for older adults and include ramps to support residents with reduced mobility.
• No Elevator: The residences do not have elevators, with accessibility instead supported through adapted layouts and ramps.
• Handrails: Handrails are included among the accessibility features available within the residence.
• 24/7 Video Surveillance: Continuous surveillance forms part of the residence’s safety and monitoring measures.

Activities & Family Life

• Physical Activities: Residents participate in physical activation and movement-based activities designed around their abilities.
• Cognitive & Occupational Activities: Cognitive stimulation and occupational therapy support mental engagement and day-to-day functional wellbeing.
• Social & Recreational Activities: CRYAM organizes regular recreational and group activities to encourage participation and interaction between residents.
• Special Celebrations: Community life includes celebrations for occasions such as Christmas, New Year’s, Day of the Dead and Carnival.
• Open Family Visits: Family members can visit residents throughout the week rather than being limited to specific visiting days.
• Family Outings: Families are permitted to take residents out for day trips and personal outings when appropriate.
• English Support: Some members of the support team can communicate in English, although the full staff is not bilingual. This corresponds to a basic English level rather than fully bilingual care.

Location & Pricing

• Temozón Norte
• Shared Bedroom: MXN $17,000 per month.
• Individual Bedroom: MXN $25,000 per month.
• Reservation Deposit: A deposit equal to 50% of the monthly fee is required to reserve a room, secure availability and begin the admission process.
• Pricing Structure: Monthly residential pricing is based primarily on room type, with separate rates for shared and individual bedroom accommodation.

Admission Process

• Location & Availability: The family selects the Temozón Norte residence and confirms that the required room type is available.
• Reservation: A 50% deposit of the monthly fee is paid to hold the space.
• Documentation: The required medical and administrative paperwork is submitted before admission.
• Admission Date: An official move-in date is arranged with the residence.
• Admission Day: The contract is signed, the outstanding balance is paid and the resident completes their initial geriatric medical assessment.