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Hi Susan

What kind of apartment complex are you looking and in what area of Puerto Rico? Any specific budgets?

Am not sure if I already responded to you, but I actually have no idea what part would be safest, have public transportation and have washer/dryer hookups in the apt (that's negotiable). Multi-unit, seniors (preferred), duplex, mother-in-law quarters. I simply want to spend what's left of my life in a place like PR. I've visited 2x in Dorado Beach, but that was >30 yrs ago, so I know things hv changed dramatically! Safety & convenience are my primary concerns...1 bdrm, 1 bath. I have 2 cats that are Service Cats (severe PTSD). I HATE Texas & actually anywhere I've lived in the continental US (5 states). I would like to continue serving as a caregiver/concierge (am sole proprietor of my own company).
That's a very long answer to a short question, but part of me is scared - this will be my very last move.
Thank you,.Suzan

I am interested in a Sr. Apartment complex.   Please provide me with a few listings from the best towns for retirees

I, too, need senior's apt listing TO RENT, not own.I am dead serious about moving, not just "dreamer." Need public transportation and safe surroundings.  If ANYONE can help with suggestions/answers, please let me know. I'm 74 & time's a wasting! THANK YOU!!

I knows there’s a senior building in Humacao next to Ryder Hospital, it’s a low income community if I’m not mistaken. My friends mother lived in it for few years and it was fairly nice just like a normal 1 bedroom apt with kitchen. I don’t think there’s any public transportation and Uber hasn’t caught on much outside of San Juan. There’s a taxi service but I don’t know how reliable it is, I tried to call one around 4 AM and waited over an hour to have it be canceled and trying to contact via phone was impossible. Here everything is in extra slow motion.

Thank you for the info! I'm going to be lost without a car, but at my age, you don't go many places
Dumb question  - do u know if Instacart is available in San Juan? Thanks again!
Suzan

If you qualify for Reforma which is PR version of Medicaid transportation to doctor visits is provided but you have to call well in advance. You will find the people for the most part are very friendly & welcoming to others. I spent my life in Miami and the difference in how people are just amazes me here. I would imagine a senior building may have some kind of organized shopping trips on certain days but am not sure.

Unfortunately there’s no Instacart here, I really miss it as we came from FL and I ordered almost everything from Publix that way. Also used Home Chef a lot when COVID started since it guaranteed me getting everything I needed. There’s a supermarket chain called Econo that does pickup/delivery but the trick is questing wherever the item is posted in English or Spanish. Walmart doesn’t have any order ahead options like the States does. Uber Eats operates in San Juan and there’s other apps that are local to order food as well. I’m outside the Metro area so not much is available to me order that way. There’s lots of things that I order from Amazon as you can’t find it here, I use buttermilk in baking and I can’t find it anywhere but was able to order a powder version of it.

I'm 79, really semi-retired, as I own a profitable online company, in Tucson, AZ, but stumbled on your post and felt duty-bound to put my 2 cents in.  I know PR from the way back machine of the 70s, Not the same now, and the world is not the same now. I'm also searching, so far in vain, to spend the last few comfortable years. 

You would be well advised to do your homework. Some pros, but a whole host of cons that anyone on the island can tell you. Places like USVI or Guam, even Hawaii now, not all that idyllic or appealing, and most are savaged by the well-heeled raising prices. One final thing. If you're 74 and have any pre-existing condition, you're going to end up stateside to fix it anyway. I put medical care on the island on a par with socialized medicine in a place like Colombia or Peru...long waits. Oh, I forgot, ask anyone about the traffic fatalities. I won't even cross streets in Tucson. I have volunteer drivers.

Sorry, but be realistic.

D

Seoulguy, I was a conversation English Instructor in Seoul,, Beijing and Indo, Is there any chance of teaching in PR?

I worked in Busan and Seoul. I guess if you have the tolerance and patience, you could find something in PR, as there are, or were, lots of private and parochial schools. But while the Chinese and South Koreans are motivated to learn English, you would find Puerto Ricans less so.  Too many problems on the island just getting by. I wouldn't think learning English to be a top priority. Remember, it was battered by Maria, corrupt politicians and covid.

D

I would think you would have to reside near the more upscale areas to get anyone interested in English teaching. I know Palmas Del Mar in Humacao is one and Dorado is another area the upscale folks are moving to. I suggest going to YouTube @ watch Jentheredonethat & Lifetransplanet they have some helpful videos on PR life