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SENIOR LIVING AT A DISTANCE™ Independent living · advocacy · legacy
Senior living in Costa Rica.
Senior living in Costa Rica.
Independence, with family-like support.
Growing older doesn’t mean giving up your independence — it means having the right people by your side. We become your trusted healthcare and life advocate, helping you prepare, coordinate and decide with confidence, while family stays informed from anywhere.
Stay independent with a trusted healthcare & life advocate — and keep family informed from anywhere.
Costa Rica · Available nowColombia · Coming soonMexico · Coming soon
Where would you like to start?
Choose what matters most right now.
🛡️Stay independent & preparedMembership plans from $29/month 🏘️Find a retirement homeIndependent, assisted & memory care 🤝Get help at homeThree levels of long-term care 💰Plan the costsWays to pay + cost calculator 📜Plan my legacyWishes, directives & final arrangementsWhere to beginFour simple steps
Four simple steps
to peace of mind.
Whether you’re planning for yourself or a parent, start here. Take one step at a time — we’re with you for every one.
Explore your options
Membership plans, retirement communities, help at home and legacy planning — side by side.
Compare options →Plan the costs
Ways to pay, published prices and a calculator for your first-year plan.
Plan finances →Talk with family & begin
A private planning conversation, then a written plan everyone understands.
Start the conversation →
At a glance
Senior living support in Costa Rica — how Senior Living at a Distance™ works
Senior Living at a Distance™ by Green Healthcare is an independent healthcare-advocacy, planning and coordination membership for seniors, retirees, expatriates and their families, available now in Costa Rica (Colombia and Mexico coming soon). Members receive a personal Life & Legacy Plan, emergency preparedness, healthcare navigation, permission-based family updates and coordination with independent providers for retirement homes, home care and legacy planning. Plans start at $350 setup + $29/month. It is not insurance, a care facility or emergency response.
Last updated: · Green Healthcare editorial team
- Who it’s for
- Independent seniors, retirees, expats and families coordinating from afar
- Availability
- Costa Rica now · Colombia & Mexico coming soon
- Plans
- Independent Living $350 + $29/mo · Care Navigator $990 + $69/mo · LifeCare Advocate $1,500 + $99/mo · Executive Legacy $5,000 + $295/mo
- Also offered
- Retirement-home search, 3 levels of home & long-term care, legacy planning, Costa Rica healthcare navigation
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Contact
- 1-866-497-7163 · info@greenhealthcarecr.com
1-minute guide
Which support
Which support
fits best?
Answer three quick questions. We’ll suggest where to start — then a coordinator confirms the right fit in a private conversation.
Membership plansChoose the level of
Choose the level of
support that fits your life.
Every relationship begins with a comprehensive setup. Ongoing membership keeps your plan current and gives you continued access to coordination and advocacy.
Independent Living Plan
For active, independent seniors who want to prepare before a crisis happens.
$350one-time setup
then $299/year or $29/month
- Complete Life & Emergency Profile
- Hospital, physician, medication & allergy profile
- Emergency contacts & action plan
- Annual wellness schedule & home safety review
- Digital emergency file & member portal
- Annual review, unlimited profile updates
Care Navigator Plan
Regular guidance and practical coordination without a full dedicated-advocate program.
$990one-time setup
then $69/month
- Everything in Independent Living
- Personal healthcare-navigation roadmap
- Monthly planning check-in
- Appointment & referral coordination
- Medication-list & record organization
- Family communication plan with permission
- Quarterly plan & support-needs review
LifeCare Advocate
A dedicated healthcare advocate and a complete aging plan.
$1,500one-time setup
then $99/month
- Everything in Care Navigator
- Medical advocacy & family communication plans
- Hospital, home care & transportation planning
- Chronic care & specialist coordination
- Legal & estate-planning coordination
- Unlimited healthcare coordination & wellness check-ins
Executive Legacy Concierge
Our most complete independent living, healthcare and legacy-planning service.
$5,000comprehensive setup
then $295/month
- Everything in LifeCare Advocate
- Dedicated healthcare & life advocate
- Complete healthcare & emergency roadmap
- Legacy, funeral & final-wishes coordination
- Family transition guide & care conferences
- Second-home & lifestyle concierge support
- Quarterly reviews & priority coordination
| Core support | Independent Living | LifeCare Advocate | Executive Legacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life & emergency profile | Included | Included | Included |
| Healthcare & wellness schedule | Included | Included | Included |
| Home safety & emergency planning | Included | Included | Included |
| Ongoing healthcare advocacy | Consultation support | Unlimited coordination | Priority coordination |
| Family communication plan | Basic profile | Included | Care conferences |
| Home-care & aging-in-place plan | Resources | Included | Managed support |
| Legal-professional coordination | Referrals | Planning coordination | Comprehensive coordination |
| Legacy & final-wishes plan | Emergency preferences | Foundational planning | Complete legacy plan |
| Formal plan reviews | Annual | Annual | Quarterly |
All prices in U.S. dollars. Third-party professional, legal, clinical, home-care, transportation and provider fees are separate unless expressly included in a written agreement. Prices are subject to change and are confirmed in writing before enrollment.
Care optionsEvery chapter,
Every chapter,
one trusted team.
Explore retirement homes, help at home, legacy planning, Costa Rica healthcare navigation and private executive programs.
Independent retirement living
Communities for active retirees
An easier lifestyle, community connection and practical support while remaining independent.
- Location & lifestyle preference review
- Community & amenity comparisons
- Transportation & healthcare-access questions
- Visit & information-request coordination
Assisted residential living
Help with daily activities
Meals, medication support, personal assistance or a more structured residential setting.
- Daily-support needs checklist
- Services, staffing & availability questions
- Family comparison & visit planning
- Move & healthcare-transition coordination
Higher-support placement
Memory & complex-care options
Residential environments with closer supervision, nursing access or specialized support.
- Care-level & safety requirement review
- Appropriate provider-option research
- Clinical-record & family-question preparation
- Admission & transition coordination
Independent choices: Green Healthcare provides research, navigation and coordination. We do not own, operate, license or guarantee any retirement home, care facility or residential provider. Each provider confirms suitability, availability, services, licensing and final pricing directly.
Level 1
Independent Living Support
Best for: mostly independent seniors who value a dependable safety net.
- Medication reminders
- Scheduled wellbeing check-ins
- Routine housekeeping & linen support
- Prepared-meal access coordination
- Transportation & appointment resources
- Family communication plan
Goal: freedom and convenience with minimal intervention.
Ask about Level 1 →Level 2 · Balanced support
Daily Living Support
Best for: seniors who need regular hands-on help with several daily activities.
- Bathing, dressing & grooming support
- Active medication-management coordination
- Periodic vital-sign tracking by qualified personnel
- Meal, mobility & appointment support
- Regular family updates with permission
- Care-plan reviews as needs change
Goal: reliable personal support for everyday routines.
Ask about Level 2 →Level 3
Comprehensive Care Coordination
Best for: seniors with advanced limitations requiring frequent or continuous support.
- Extensive daily-living support
- Eating, mobility & transfer assistance
- Closer supervision & safety planning
- On-site or home nursing coordination
- Hospital, specialist & medication coordination
- Family care conferences & transition planning
Goal: maximum safety, comfort and coordinated personal care.
Ask about Level 3 →Personalized assessment and pricing: these levels are planning guides — not insurance products, clinical assessments or guarantees of placement. Hands-on caregiving, nursing, residential care and medical services are delivered and billed separately by qualified independent providers. Availability, scope and pricing are confirmed in writing.
Legacy & end-of-life planning
Honoring your wishes with compassion and dignity
One of the greatest gifts you can give your family is a clear plan. We organize the process and coordinate the appropriate licensed professionals.
Ask about legacy planning →Healthcare & personal wishes
Your care preferences
- Advance healthcare directive coordination
- Medical power of attorney coordination
- Emergency contact planning
- Hospital & physician preferences
- Palliative & hospice care coordination
- DNR documentation where legally established
- Preferred place of care
- Organ & tissue donation wishes
Family & final arrangements
Peace of mind for loved ones
- Attorney & estate-planning referrals
- Funeral or memorial preferences
- Burial or cremation coordination
- Religious & cultural requests
- Digital account & document inventory
- Legacy letters & family messages
- Family communication roadmap
- Survivor resource guidance
Clear, accurate coordination: Green Healthcare does not prepare legal documents, provide legal or financial advice, practice medicine, guarantee outcomes or hold funeral funds. Members may pre-fund arrangements directly with their chosen provider; Green Healthcare does not hold or guarantee those funds.
Program 1
Executive Independent Living™
“Everything you need to remain independent — with a private healthcare strategy built around you.” For retirees, snowbirds, executives and international residents with private insurance or self-pay.
- Annual executive health assessment & strategy
- Private physician network & preferred hospitals
- Concierge appointments, labs & imaging
- Wellness, nutrition & home safety planning
- Digital medical vault & private advocate
Program 2 · Advanced advocacy
Private Healthcare Concierge™
“Your personal healthcare advocate when life becomes complicated.” For chronic conditions, multiple physicians or complex needs abroad.
- Everything in Executive Independent Living
- Unlimited navigation within written scope
- Hospital, surgical & oncology coordination
- ER advocacy, discharge & home-recovery planning
- Quarterly executive reviews
Program 3
Executive Legacy Concierge™
“A complete life-management service designed to protect your independence, your family and your legacy.” A private Family Office for Seniors.
- Everything in Private Healthcare Concierge
- Dedicated advocate & VIP hospital coordination
- Medical-travel & air-ambulance coordination
- Attorney & financial-professional coordination
- Funeral, digital legacy & family transition support
Executive Family Office for Seniors™: families hire a family office to coordinate wealth — this coordinates life, connecting physicians, hospitals, family, attorneys, pharmacies, home-care agencies, insurance, veterans services, transportation and funeral homes around the member.
Financial planningPlan the costs
Plan the costs
with confidence.
Money shouldn’t be what holds you back from the right support. Most families combine several resources — here’s where to start, plus a simple calculator to estimate your plan.
Savings & retirement income
Pensions, retirement accounts and Social Security. U.S. Social Security benefits can generally be received while living abroad — confirm your situation with the SSA.
Selling or renting a home
Home equity is one of the most common ways families fund a move, a retirement community or care at home.
Long-term care insurance
Some policies help with home care or residential care. Ask your insurer whether benefits apply outside your home country.
Life insurance options
Some policies offer living benefits or other options. A licensed advisor can explain what applies to you.
Veterans benefits
Eligible U.S. veterans may have VA benefits, including programs for service-connected care abroad. Ask us about veteran discounts on our programs.
Medicare & health coverage
Original Medicare generally doesn’t cover care outside the U.S. Review private insurance, local options such as the CCSS in Costa Rica, or self-pay plans.
Family contributions
Adult children or relatives often share costs. A clear written plan makes those conversations easier.
Combine resources
Most families blend two or three of these. We help you see the full picture — with no hidden coordination fees.
Cost calculator
Estimate your first-year plan cost
Choose a Senior Living at a Distance™ plan, then compare your current monthly living costs with your expected costs after a move or change in support.
Membership, first year$698
Membership, following years$348/yr
Living costs, 12 months (current)$54,000
Living costs + membership, 12 months (new)$36,698
Estimated yearly difference$17,30232% lower
For planning only — not a quote or financial advice. Independent provider, housing, clinical, legal and transport costs are separate and confirmed in writing. The Independent Living Plan can also be paid as $299/year after setup.
Request a personalized estimate1
List what you already have
Income, savings, home equity, insurance and benefits.
2
Compare real options
We gather written quotes so you compare actual costs — not estimates.
3
Talk with an advisor
We coordinate with your CPA, financial advisor or attorney when needed.
4
Review every year
Membership keeps the plan and budget current as needs change.
Green Healthcare does not provide financial, tax, insurance or legal advice. Benefit eligibility (Social Security, VA, insurance) is determined by the relevant agency or insurer.
Your Life & Legacy PlanOne organized plan.
One organized plan.
A team that knows you.
We don’t wait for emergencies — we prepare for them. Then we keep your plan current and coordinate the next step when life changes.
👂
Listen & understand
Priorities, independence, health, family, home and future wishes.
Step 1🗂️
Build your Life Profile
Medical info, contacts, preferences, providers and documents.
Step 2📋
Create the action plan
Healthcare, emergency, family, home safety and wellness plans.
Step 3🤝
Coordinate support
Physicians, attorneys, home care, transport and other professionals.
Step 4🔄
Review & stay ready
Membership keeps everything updated as your life evolves.
Step 5Your Digital Life VaultA complete Life Profile,
A complete Life Profile,
organized around you.
With your authorization and subject to your plan, your member profile keeps what matters current and accessible to the people you approve — reviewed every year.
🪪Personal
Identification, residency, insurance, veterans status, language, religious preferences, quality-of-life goals.
🩺Medical
History, diagnoses, blood type, medications, allergies, physicians, hospitals, preventive-care timeline.
🚨Emergency
Contacts in notification order, caregivers, transport, hospital preferences, emergency action plan.
🏠Home
Access instructions, alarm and shut-off details, pet care, maintenance and evacuation plan.
⚖️Legal & advisors
Attorney, CPA and financial-advisor contacts; will, trust, power-of-attorney and directive status.
🕊️Legacy
Funeral and memorial preferences, burial or cremation, donation wishes, letters and traditions.
👨👩👧Family
Approved contacts, communication and decision roadmap, succession instructions.
📅Healthcare timeline
Exams, screenings, vaccinations, dental care, hospitalizations, falls and medication changes.
Honest guidance · clear costs
“When the bill comes, you should understand what was provided and know you were treated fairly.”Our commitment to transparent healthcare navigation
1Clear written scope
Services, fees, limits, response times and known third-party costs — before paid work begins.
2No hidden coordination fees
Our fees are disclosed in advance; independent provider charges remain separate.
3Honest recommendations
We tell you when a service adds value — and when it may not be necessary.
01
Green Healthcare Navigation™
CCSS & private-care navigation, quotes, records and provider coordination in Costa Rica.
02
Senior Living at a Distance™
Independent living, relocation, aging in place, long-term care planning and family support.
03
Executive Healthcare Concierge™
Private-pay executive coordination with a private-provider strategy.
04
Executive Legacy Services™
Life planning, legal-professional coordination, funeral pre-planning and family transition.
Begin your plan
Tell us who you’re
Tell us who you’re
planning for.
Three short steps. A coordinator reviews your request and contacts you about the next step.
- No obligation to enrollAsk about one plan or compare everything.
- Private planning conversationNeeds, geography and priorities.
- Clear scope before services beginEverything confirmed in writing.
Please don’t include passwords, financial account numbers or unnecessary medical details. In an emergency, contact local emergency services immediately.
Common questionsClarity
Clarity
before you begin.
Every member’s needs are different. Your first conversation confirms scope, availability and the most appropriate plan.
Help me compare optionsWhat is Senior Living at a Distance™?+
An independent healthcare-advocacy, planning and coordination membership by Green Healthcare for seniors, retirees, expats and their families. It helps you stay independent, prepare for emergencies, organize your Life & Legacy Plan and coordinate independent providers when needed.
How much does it cost?+
Membership plans start at $350 setup plus $29/month (or $299/year) for the Independent Living Plan. Care Navigator is $990 + $69/month, LifeCare Advocate $1,500 + $99/month, and Executive Legacy Concierge $5,000 + $295/month. Third-party provider fees are separate.
Where is it available?+
Costa Rica is available now. Colombia and Mexico are coming soon.
Is this assisted living or a home-care agency?+
No. It’s an advocacy, planning and coordination service. When clinical care, caregiving or residential services are needed, we help coordinate with appropriate independent providers.
Can you help when family lives in another country?+
Yes. Long-distance reassurance is central to the program. With the member’s permission, we set up a communication plan and provide agreed updates to designated family members.
How can we pay for senior living support?+
Most families combine savings and retirement income, home equity, long-term care or life insurance options, veterans benefits and family contributions. Original Medicare generally doesn’t cover care outside the U.S. See our financial planning section and cost calculator.
Do you provide legal, financial or medical advice?+
No. We organize information, explain coordination options and connect members with qualified professionals, who remain responsible for legal, clinical and financial advice.
What happens in an emergency?+
We follow the member’s documented coordination plan and membership scope. Emergency medical services must always be contacted first for immediate or life-threatening situations.
Can plans be customized?+
Yes. The initial planning conversation identifies needs, geography and priorities. Customized services, limits and fees are documented before work begins.
About Green Healthcare
About us Founded by Johnny Umaña, a U.S. Navy veteran with a background in hospital operations and patient-care IT, Green Healthcare has supported 700+ clients over 8 years. Green Healthcare is not an insurance company and does not provide medical treatment, legal or financial advice, or emergency response.
Because family is more than geography
Maintaining your independence.
Maintaining your independence.
Treating you like family.
Start with a private planning conversation — no obligation, clear scope before anything begins.