Estancia Geriátrica CRYAM Benito Juárez Norte

CRYAM Benito Juárez Norte is a geriatric residential community in Benito Juárez Norte, Mérida, forming part of CRYAM’s network of five senior-care residences across the city. Founded in 2019 by healthcare professionals, CRYAM focuses on comprehensive geriatric care that considers residents’ physical, cognitive, emotional and social wellbeing. The Benito Juárez Norte branch combines 24/7 nursing, regular geriatric medical follow-up, physiotherapy, gerontological care, cognitive stimulation, nutritional monitoring and daily assistance within a small residential environment.

Types of Stay at CRYAM Benito Juárez Norte

• Permanent Residential Stay: Full-time residential care is available 24 hours a day for older adults who need ongoing nursing, supervision, meals and assistance within a supported home environment.
• Day Care: CRYAM also provides pasadía services for older adults who attend during the day, receive professional support and participate in activities before returning home in the evening.
• Small Community Setting: CRYAM operates boutique-style residences with approximately 7 to 16 residents per location. Individual facilities generally accommodate around 15 to 16 residents, allowing care to be delivered in a smaller residential setting.
• Co-Ed Residence: Benito Juárez Norte is part of CRYAM’s co-ed residential network. The Temozón Norte branch is the network’s dedicated women-only residence.

Care & Health Services

• 24/7 Nursing: Geriatric nursing staff provide continuous professional care, supervision and monitoring throughout the day and night.
• Initial Geriatric Assessment: Each resident receives a comprehensive medical evaluation by a geriatrician upon admission to establish their health status and care requirements.
• Weekly Geriatric Follow-Up: Residents receive weekly medical follow-up from a geriatric physician to monitor changes in their health and ongoing care needs.
• Medication Management: Nursing services include individualized medication administration alongside regular daily health monitoring.
• Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: Personalized physical therapy is provided approximately two to three times per week according to residents’ mobility and rehabilitation needs. In-room sessions can also be provided when required.
• Gerontological Care: Gerontology professionals work with residents approximately three times per week, combining cognitive stimulation, social engagement and recreational activities.
• Cognitive Therapy: Memory exercises and other structured cognitive-stimulation activities form part of the care program.
• Personalized Support: Assistance with daily living is adapted around different levels of independence and dependency, allowing residents to receive the support appropriate to their individual needs.
• Nutritional Monitoring: Residents’ nutritional needs are followed as part of CRYAM’s multidisciplinary approach to geriatric care.

Accommodation & Daily Services

• Shared Bedrooms: Shared-room accommodation is available at MXN $17,000 per month per person.
• Individual Bedrooms: Private-room accommodation is available at MXN $25,000 per month per person.
• Family Sharing Option: Two family members can share a private room for approximately MXN $30,000 per month for both, subject to availability.
• Air-Conditioned Facilities: Private and communal areas are air-conditioned for comfort throughout Mérida’s warmer climate.
• Laundry: Laundry service is included within the residential stay.
• Dining: Residents receive three balanced meals and two snacks per day as part of the monthly residential service.

Facilities & Accessibility

• Pool: The Benito Juárez Norte residence includes a swimming pool among its amenities.
• Gardens & Outdoor Areas: Residents have access to gardens, vegetation and outdoor communal spaces within the residence.
• Common Areas: Shared spaces provide room for residents to relax, socialize and take part in activities together.
• Access Ramps: CRYAM facilities are adapted for older adults and include ramps to support residents with reduced mobility.
• No Elevator: CRYAM residences do not have elevators, with accessibility instead supported through adapted layouts and ramp access.
• Accessible Facilities: The Benito Juárez Norte residence provides wheelchair-accessible entry, seating and restroom facilities.
• Parking: Accessible parking is available at the residence.
• 24/7 Video Surveillance: Continuous video surveillance forms part of CRYAM’s wider safety and monitoring measures.

Activities & Family Life

• Physical Activities: Residents participate in physical activation and movement-based activities adapted to their abilities.
• Cognitive & Occupational Activities: Cognitive stimulation and occupational activities support mental engagement and everyday functional wellbeing.
• Social & Recreational Activities: Regular group and recreational activities encourage participation and interaction between residents.
• Special Celebrations: CRYAM celebrates occasions including Christmas, New Year’s, Day of the Dead and Carnival as part of community life.
• Open Family Visits: Family members are welcome to visit residents throughout the week.
• Family Outings: Relatives can take residents outside the residence for personal outings and day trips.
• English Support: Some members of the support team can communicate in English, although the full staff is not bilingual. The residence therefore offers a basic level of English support.

CRYAM Network

• Five Locations: CRYAM operates five residential centers across Mérida, including Benito Juárez Norte, Montes de Amé, Buenavista, Cordomex and Temozón Norte.
• Different Branch Formats: Facilities vary in size and amenities. Most branches offer gardens, vegetation, swimming pools and larger common areas, while the Cordomex location has a smaller footprint with more limited outdoor space.
• Limited Capacity: The small size of each residence means room availability can vary as spaces become occupied or available.

Location & Pricing

• Benito Juárez Norte: The residence is located in the Benito Juárez Norte neighborhood of Mérida.
• Shared Bedroom: MXN $17,000 per month.
• Individual Bedroom: MXN $25,000 per month.
• Two Family Members Sharing: Approximately MXN $30,000 per month for both, subject to room availability.
• Reservation Deposit: A deposit equal to 50% of the monthly fee is required to reserve a room, secure availability and begin the administrative admission process.

Admission Process

• Location & Availability: The family selects the Benito Juárez Norte residence and confirms that the required room type is available.
• Reservation: A deposit equal to 50% of the first month’s fee is paid to hold the room.
• Documentation: Required medical and administrative paperwork is submitted before admission.
• Scheduling: An official admission date is arranged with the residence.
• Admission Day: The contract is signed, the remaining balance is paid and the resident completes their initial geriatric medical assessment.