Care Options
Available in Vilcabamba
In-Home Care
- Average pay for bilingual Nursing Assistants – $65 per day – $30 day/ $35 night, 12 hour shifts. Some charge $10 per hour.
(Might be able to find Spanish only speakers for $5 per shift less) - Nursing Assistants, some bi-lingual
- Body care, cooking, cleaning
- Independent Contractors. Make arrangements with the Caregivers directly.
Hogar De La Paz
Residential Care
- Catholic faith-based facility in Malacatos
- $500 per month, plus medications, plus move-in expenses
- No English
- Requires Medical Power of Attorney
- Typical Ecuadorian menu
- Body care and meals
- Minimalist room
- Limited availability
Contact: Hermanita Margarita, Phone: +593 07 267 3242
Elder Care Facility
- Loja Canton Owned
- No English speaking staff
- Vaccination required
- Provide comprehensive care, in the modality of daily and permanent care, to older adults, men and women, from the age of 65, in order to improve their quality of life
ESTANCIA MUNICIPAL DEL ADULTO MAYOR DE VILCABAMBA
Vilcabamba Basic Hospital
Triage/Emergency Care
- Free
- Ambulance Service (sometimes)
- Usually sends you to Loja Hospital
- Minimal care available
Call a taxi or 911
