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Drastic increase in operating costs jeopardizes the livelihoods of elderly care homes

Increases in water, electricity and minimum wage are not keeping pace with the income of the members of these institutions, whose services are increasingly required due to the aging population

July 10, 2024 - 11:22 AM

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The average cost of a home for the elderly is between $1,900 and $2,200 per month in order to provide basic services, meet the number of employees required, and provide its participants with a nutritious diet, among other things. (Vanessa Serra Díaz)

By Marga Parés Arroyo

Periodista de Noticiasmarga.pares@gfrmedia.com

The anticipated increase of $250 a month announced in recent days by the administration of a long-term care center reflects some of the urgent measures that these institutions, which serve a population of approximately 33,000 seniors in the country, have had to take in order to cope with the increases in operating costs that took effect in early July.