Casa de Retiro El Mirador

Casa de Retiro El Mirador is an assisted living and senior care residence in Tijuana, Baja California, providing 24-hour nursing support, medical supervision and personalised assistance for older adults. Managed by an interdisciplinary team of specialists, the residence offers private and shared rooms, daily physical and occupational therapy, and specialised care for residents with cognitive and medical conditions. Its facilities include wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, communal living spaces and an outdoor terrace overlooking Tijuana and San Diego.

Assisted Living and Specialised Care

Casa de Retiro El Mirador supports older adults who need assistance with everyday activities, including bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, mobility and medication administration.

Professional nurses and caregivers provide continuous supervision, with specialised support for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, as well as those undergoing haemodialysis.

The residence also accommodates people with cognitive impairments who may be at risk of wandering, providing trained staff and ongoing supervision within a residential setting.

Care is organised around each resident’s individual medical condition, mobility and level of independence, reflecting the different levels of support available through senior living in Mexico.

Rooms and Accommodation

Casa de Retiro El Mirador offers private and shared accommodation equipped with air conditioning, heating, ceiling fans and cable television. Hospital beds are available when required.

Private rooms include a bed with safety rails, a wardrobe, nightstand and flat-screen television with a remote control. Shared rooms accommodate two residents and feature similar furnishings.

Some rooms have private bathrooms, while others have shared bathrooms. Bathroom facilities include specialised shower seating and safety grab bars.

The residence’s bathrooms are designed for wheelchair accessibility, with wide spaces intended to accommodate residents with mobility limitations.

Terrace and Outdoor Spaces

Casa de Retiro El Mirador has an outdoor terrace overlooking Tijuana and San Diego.

The terrace features a central fountain surrounded by flowers, benches, birds and a barbecue grill. It provides space for residents to spend time outdoors and receive visits from family and friends.

Craft activities and group physical therapy sessions can also take place in this outdoor area.

Communal Areas and Facilities

The residence includes a shared dining room where residents can have their meals together.

An entertainment centre has a large television, stereo, a selection of books and movies, and dedicated space for board games and crafts used in occupational therapy.

A fireplace and specialised reclining armchairs provide additional seating for residents.

Computer access is also available for video calls with family members through Skype.

Nursing and Medical Support

Professional nurses and caregivers provide 24-hour assistance with personal care, mobility, medication management and other daily activities.

A designated physician visits Monday through Friday to oversee residents’ medical needs, while specialists are available on call when necessary.

Staff monitor residents’ vital signs daily, including blood pressure, pulse and glucose levels, to support ongoing medical care.

An optional monthly geriatrician consultation is also available to assess and monitor residents’ health.

Meals and Daily Living

Residents receive three balanced meals a day, accompanied by morning and afternoon snacks.

Meals can be adapted to individual nutritional requirements, including specialised diets.

Daily residential services include assistance with personal hygiene, medication administration, cleaning and laundry.

Residents also receive haircuts and fingernail and toenail trimming once a month.

Physical and Occupational Therapy

Casa de Retiro El Mirador offers structured physical and occupational therapy as part of its daily residential care.

Group physical therapy takes place for two hours a day from Monday through Friday, alongside individual massage sessions.

Afternoon occupational therapy includes painting, drawing, reading, board games and other creative activities.

Additional recreational activities include exercise, movement programmes, singing, games and social interaction.

Social Activities and Family Visits

The residence organises birthday celebrations and activities marking major holidays.

Catholic prayer and communion are offered every Wednesday.

Family visits are permitted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing residents to maintain regular contact with loved ones.

The residence also provides computer access for video communication with relatives.

Bilingual Support

Casa de Retiro El Mirador has bilingual administrative and caregiving staff to support English-speaking residents and their families.

This allows communication about residents’ daily needs, medical supervision and general care in English or Spanish.

Adult Day Care Services

Casa de Retiro El Mirador provides adult day care for older adults who require temporary supervision and assistance.

Available arrangements include six, eight, ten and 24-hour stays, with meals and snacks provided according to the duration.

Six-hour stays include one meal and one snack. Eight-hour stays include two meals and two snacks, while ten-hour and 24-hour stays include three meals and two snacks.

Safety and Accessibility

The residence provides continuous supervision, including specialised monitoring for residents with cognitive impairments who may be at risk of wandering.

Bathrooms are designed for wheelchair accessibility and equipped with safety rails and specialised shower seating.

Private and shared rooms include beds with safety rails, while the residence’s communal facilities provide areas for dining, recreation and occupational therapy.

Admission and Medical Assessment

Before admission, prospective residents undergo a free, no-obligation medical evaluation to determine their care requirements.

The assessment considers mobility, the required level of daily assistance and the type of accommodation selected.

These factors are used to determine an appropriate residential care arrangement.

Monthly Cost at Casa de Retiro El Mirador

Monthly prices depend on the room selected and the resident’s required level of care.

Shared rooms range from approximately $22,498 to $41,246 MXN per month.

Private rooms range from approximately $37,497 to $56,245 MXN per month.

Some rooms include private bathrooms, while others have shared bathroom facilities.

Regular physician visits from Monday through Friday are included in the monthly fee.

Specialist consultations are available on call for approximately $2,250 MXN per visit, while optional monthly geriatrician consultations are charged separately.