New Assisted Living Facility - Bang Saray

[craigt3365]

http://www.zbreeze.net/

I just ran across this facility yesterday. I haven't been there yet, but met the lady running the place while I was at a business function. I'm heading over there later this week to check it out.

I thought I'd post this as I know this topic comes up a fair amount.

From their website:

Z-Breeze Elderly Resort
Provides both short-term acute care and long-term care.Our services include, but are not limited to: -Long Term Elderly Care for seniors who require continuous nursing care or supervision. -Elderly Day Care for seniors who do not require continuous nursing care but do need nursing supervision and supportive care. -Nursing services and ongoing help with activites of daily living for people with Disabilities. -Nursing supervision and supportive care for people suffering from Paralysis -Rehabilitation Care for people requiring regular Physical or Occupational Therapy while recovering from surgery, or those who have wounds needing ongoing medical care

[KittenKong]

I have seen this sort of service as a potentially very big market for some time. Strange that their website has so little English content.

Is this one actually new or is it one of the places that was on Pattaya cable TV last year? I seem to remember seeing at least two of them.

[saakura]

There seems to be only one certified doctor in the facility, who specialises in general medicine. The other 3 have certificates in homeopathy, acupuncture and cosmetology. But a large number of pretty nurses which might be of more help to geriatrics.

[craigt3365]

I have seen this sort of service as a potentially very big market for some time. Strange that their website has so little English content.

Is this one actually new or is it one of the places that was on Pattaya cable TV last year? I seem to remember seeing at least two of them.

I've read about one out near Lake Maprachan, and a few others around town. But the "others" seem to have gone out of business. No answers to emails and the phone numbers listed don't work.

I think this is pretty new. Had a conversation with the lady in the pics in the grand opening section. Her English is fine. Seems like a very nice lady. But the grand opening could have been last year. I don't know.

I'm fast approaching needing a facility like this for my Mom. Only so much we can do at home now that she's hit severe/late stage Alzheimer's.

[KittenKong]

I'm surprised those other local ones should have gone out of business. It seems like an easy service to be providing here and an obvious extension to the already hugely popular medical/dental tourism. Strange but TIT.

I remember seeing reports on UK TV a few months ago about similar facilities in Chiang Mai, specifically for Alzheimer's sufferers. I think it was either Swiss or Scandinavian patients who were being sent there and having the bill covered by their social security service back home. Also some interviews with other farangs who had put relatives in there and were footing the bill themselves (the bill being much lower here than it would have been in their home country of course). Not as convenient for you as Bang Saray but maybe worth investigating.

[craigt3365]

There seems to be only one certified doctor in the facility, who specialises in general medicine. The other 3 have certificates in homeopathy, acupuncture and cosmetology. But a large number of pretty nurses which might be of more help to geriatrics.

I've been looking for doctors that specialize in geriatrics here for several years. I've done tons of research and even met the guy who works for the government who is in charge of this (a doc himself). There is one at Bumrungrad that is pretty good, but he's the only one I've found.

I researched facilities like this back home in the US before bringing my mom over here. Most only have RNs on staff. And even then, it's normally only one or two looking out for a dozen or so customers. Docs come in at various times, but never on duty full time unless you are talking about a hospital facility.

[craigt3365]

I'm surprised those other local ones should have gone out of business. It seems like an easy service to be providing here and an obvious extension to the already hugely popular medical/dental tourism. Strange but TIT.

I remember seeing reports on UK TV a few months ago about similar facilities in Chiang Mai, specifically for Alzheimer's sufferers. I think it was either Swiss or Scandinavian patients who were being sent there and having the bill covered by their social security service back home. Also some interviews with other farangs who had put relatives in there and were footing the bill themselves (the bill being much lower here than it would have been in their home country of course). Not as convenient for you as Bang Saray but maybe worth investigating.

I saw that article about the one in Chiang Mai for Europeans. It's quite expensive. There's another one up there that was started by a guy from the UK. Looks like a really nice facility and the prices seemed more reasonable. But that one for the Europeans looked really nice!!

[craigt3365]

I stopped by today and have to say I was impressed. It's a very nice facility and the prices are quite reasonable. If you want the large VIP room with 24/7 care by a personal nurse, it's only 50k per month.

They have experience with Alzheimers patients. Have one in residence right now.

Very nice facility, nice ocean breeze, very nice staff. Worth a look if you need something like this.

[johnh869]

I taught a Medical English course at her (K.Ting's) Chonburi Health Care School about 8 years ago in Dtao Tahn...They have since moved to near (before) the Sattahip Technical College on the left side going towards Pattaya from Bangsaray. I've been to Z-Breeze as well...It opened a year ago in April. See the links....https://www.facebook.com/zbreezehealthcare?fref=ts and http://www.cs-nursing.com/ It looks like a well run facility. Some of her graduates work at her nursing home as well. Also, another nursing home (RPB) in Sattahip, Kilo 8 run by K. Wirot. It has air conditioning in the main room whereas Z-Breeze has only fans. Here's the link http://www.rbp.co.th/%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%94%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2/ Z-Breeze is trying to fix their website at the moment.Hope this helps...

[Brit_Doggie]

Damn they say i'm underage to apply.bbut how come i'm classed as a retiree extension person.

[quasimodo]

try www.nursinghomethailand.com. A place called Namthip Nursing Home close to Lake Maprachan. Belongs to a very senior nursing professional. My friend was there and they really do care about the patients.

[OMGImInPattaya]

I have a friend at a place called Namthip Nursing Home out by Maprachan lake. Same set-up...long-term elderly and hospice care, injury and accident post-hospitalization recovery care and physical therapy, stroke care and recovery. Place has both Thais and farangs

www.nursinghomethailand.com

[craigt3365]

That place looks great. But not cheap. Up to 50k if you want Western food. I'd hate to think what the charge would be for a full time caregiver.

But very nice looking facility!

[balo]

If its 50k better to pay someone to look after you full time for 20k .

[OMGImInPattaya]

That place looks great. But not cheap. Up to 50k if you want Western food. I'd hate to think what the charge would be for a full time caregiver.

But very nice looking facility!

Well, it's less than 2000 baht a day...about the cost of an average hotel room in Pattaya, and includes 24/7 nursing care as well as all meals. Good luck finding a place to live, get 3 meals a day, plus 24/7 caregiver for that price. They also have a full time QUALIFIED physical therapist and a massage lady who comes in 2-3x per week. Those services are included as well and my friend gets very good care there.

This is an issue all expats should consider, however. The cost of your long-term care when old or incapacitated, Thai family care, return to Farangland plan for care, or join the Pattaya Flying Club if no funds.

[craigt3365]

The place I listed does all of the above for the same amount.

[OMGImInPattaya]

If its 50k better to pay someone to look after you full time for 20k .

Well it would be more like 2 or 3 people for 24/7 care. Don't forget food and especially adult diapers (they ain't cheap) and several are needed per day for patients that need them (unless you want to sit/sleep in your own feces and urine). Then there is your food costs and then utilities. of course, this all presumes one is even in a position to find an honest and competent care giver in the first place.

[craigt3365]

We have a live in and a full time maid, and my wife and I still have to step in and help out from time to time. The Z Breeze facility does 2 shifts of 12 hours each.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

Thanks for the information and descriptions on these various places... Very good for the retired folks here to know... for whatever time in the future.

[OMGImInPattaya]

We have a live in and a full time maid, and my wife and I still have to step in and help out from time to time. The Z Breeze facility does 2 shifts of 12 hours each.

It very much depends on the type of care required. There are "assisted living" facilities around that provide just room and board for those who don't want to or are unable to do these things for themselves. One may also be able to find a maid to do these services on a live-in or out basis. Of course, one may loose their maid or girlfriend at any time and find it difficult to find another at a vulnerable time of life.

These nursing homes provide more of a medical setting for those that need them. They provide medical monitoring and medicine provision, as well as coordinating continuing hospital care when needed. It is important to choose a nursing home carefully, however, as there are "horror" stories out there where very vulnerable people are just abused and milked for their money and are often not in the physical or mental position to do anything about it.