17 Nursing Homes Near El Paso, TX
A relatively affordable city with an agreeable climate, El Paso has been ranked as one of Texas’ top retirement destinations. Many seniors have taken notice of the city’s elder-friendliness: Nearly 13% of the city’s 681,728 residents are seniors aged 65 or older. Among other medical facilities, they have access to the University Medical Center of El Paso, which includes surgery, geriatric services and spine care in its areas of focus. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care survey indicates that in El Paso, an average semiprivate nursing home room costs $5,232 per month, which compares quite favorably to the corresponding national figure of $7,756.
In a nursing home, residents receive intensive supervision and medical attention that cannot be provided to individuals living at home. Skilled nurses and aides are common sights in nursing homes, and they typically provide services on a 24/7 basis. The high level of attention has the drawback of requiring higher prices, so more independent older adults may find assisted living or home health care to be appropriate and less expensive.
This guide delves more deeply into senior care costs. It concludes with an overview of helpful resources El Paso’s older adults can tap into.
Directory of Nursing Homes in El Paso, TX
The MonteVista at Coronado
1575 Belvidere Street, El Paso, TX, 79912
Our mom has been on the Rehab side several times. She was well cared for each time, physical therapy was good.
We recently had to move her to the nursing side, again very well taken care of.
This pa
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Our mom has been on the Rehab side several times. She was well cared for each time, physical therapy was good.
We recently had to move her to the nursing side, again very well taken care of.
This past April was her 90th birthday. We had a party for her on the independent side. The two sides were very gracious coordinating. The room was perfect, the staff so helpful, they were very accommodating!
A special shout out to Sheila Roth.
She is amazing with the residents!
It is very comforting knowing our mom is in a facility where she is taken good care of!
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Our mom has been on the Rehab side several times. She was well cared for each time, physical therapy was good.
We recently had to move her to the nursing side, again very well taken care of.
This pa
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Our mom has been on the Rehab side several times. She was well cared for each time, physical therapy was good.
We recently had to move her to the nursing side, again very well taken care of.
This past April was her 90th birthday. We had a party for her on the independent side. The two sides were very gracious coordinating. The room was perfect, the staff so helpful, they were very accommodating!
A special shout out to Sheila Roth.
She is amazing with the residents!
It is very comforting knowing our mom is in a facility where she is taken good care of!
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Regent Care Center of El Paso
10880 EDGEMERE BLVD, El Paso, TX, 79935
My father is at Regent Care Center. It’s very good, very nice, welcoming, very attentive, and they’re very responsive. The rooms are clean, large, and they have nice beds in them, and fairly new. So f
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My father is at Regent Care Center. It’s very good, very nice, welcoming, very attentive, and they’re very responsive. The rooms are clean, large, and they have nice beds in them, and fairly new. So far it’s been very good. The rooms are nice, too. I haven’t tried the food, we’re not able to get in. There haven’t been any activities or anything because of Covid here in El Paso. I went in to sign the papers, and that’s all. You’re not allowed pass that.
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My father is at Regent Care Center. It’s very good, very nice, welcoming, very attentive, and they’re very responsive. The rooms are clean, large, and they have nice beds in them, and fairly new. So f
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My father is at Regent Care Center. It’s very good, very nice, welcoming, very attentive, and they’re very responsive. The rooms are clean, large, and they have nice beds in them, and fairly new. So far it’s been very good. The rooms are nice, too. I haven’t tried the food, we’re not able to get in. There haven’t been any activities or anything because of Covid here in El Paso. I went in to sign the papers, and that’s all. You’re not allowed pass that.
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Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
9650 Kenworthy Street, El Paso, TX, 79924
My husband moved into Texas State Veterans Home, and I think it’s a fantastic place. The staff is wonderful, really helpful, very good, and the director is very helpful. The place is very clean ad ver
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My husband moved into Texas State Veterans Home, and I think it’s a fantastic place. The staff is wonderful, really helpful, very good, and the director is very helpful. The place is very clean ad very nice. The rooms are good, don’t have a nursing home odor, and it seemed to be very nice. It’s more reasonable than other places.
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My husband moved into Texas State Veterans Home, and I think it’s a fantastic place. The staff is wonderful, really helpful, very good, and the director is very helpful. The place is very clean ad ver
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My husband moved into Texas State Veterans Home, and I think it’s a fantastic place. The staff is wonderful, really helpful, very good, and the director is very helpful. The place is very clean ad very nice. The rooms are good, don’t have a nursing home odor, and it seemed to be very nice. It’s more reasonable than other places.
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Pebble Creek Nursing Center
11608 SCOTT SIMPSON DR, El Paso, TX, 79936
They called at 4 in the morning telling us about an incident with our aunt and it turns out they had the wrong patient information. Definitely a HIPAA violation. Then on a different occasion when we c
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They called at 4 in the morning telling us about an incident with our aunt and it turns out they had the wrong patient information. Definitely a HIPAA violation. Then on a different occasion when we called to ask them to turn on her phone they said they forgot to tell us she fell that morning and asked if anyone has called to inform us which no one had. We have to call several times to even get a hold of anyone and then they claim that there is no one in charge on the weekends that we could speak with about our aunt. My aunt said they didn’t even give her anything for her face when she fell.
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They called at 4 in the morning telling us about an incident with our aunt and it turns out they had the wrong patient information. Definitely a HIPAA violation. Then on a different occasion when we c
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They called at 4 in the morning telling us about an incident with our aunt and it turns out they had the wrong patient information. Definitely a HIPAA violation. Then on a different occasion when we called to ask them to turn on her phone they said they forgot to tell us she fell that morning and asked if anyone has called to inform us which no one had. We have to call several times to even get a hold of anyone and then they claim that there is no one in charge on the weekends that we could speak with about our aunt. My aunt said they didn’t even give her anything for her face when she fell.
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Vibralife Of El Paso Rehabilitation Center
3421 Joe Battle Boulevard, El Paso, TX, 79936
VibraLife of El Paso was wonderful. My father-in-law had stayed before. It was clean, bright, and comfortable for him and his family. They had nice visiting spaces and made even grandkids comfortable
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VibraLife of El Paso was wonderful. My father-in-law had stayed before. It was clean, bright, and comfortable for him and his family. They had nice visiting spaces and made even grandkids comfortable visiting. The nursing was very skillful and compassionate. His room was lovely, he had a nice window where the sun came in, and there was a nice view to where he could see people coming and going and the landscaping outside. There was enough sitting to make visitors comfortable. My mother-in-law thought the food was fine. The staff was very kind, very helpful, and informative.
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VibraLife of El Paso was wonderful. My father-in-law had stayed before. It was clean, bright, and comfortable for him and his family. They had nice visiting spaces and made even grandkids comfortable
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VibraLife of El Paso was wonderful. My father-in-law had stayed before. It was clean, bright, and comfortable for him and his family. They had nice visiting spaces and made even grandkids comfortable visiting. The nursing was very skillful and compassionate. His room was lovely, he had a nice window where the sun came in, and there was a nice view to where he could see people coming and going and the landscaping outside. There was enough sitting to make visitors comfortable. My mother-in-law thought the food was fine. The staff was very kind, very helpful, and informative.
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Good Samaritan Society – White Acres
7304 Good Samaritan Ct., El Paso, TX, 79912
My Father had been a resident at this facility for over two years. I am blessed we found this place, my Father loves it and they did a wonderful job on keeping the residents safe on this pandemic. The
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My Father had been a resident at this facility for over two years. I am blessed we found this place, my Father loves it and they did a wonderful job on keeping the residents safe on this pandemic. They might have been the safest in El Paso. I would recommend this place 100 percent.
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My Father had been a resident at this facility for over two years. I am blessed we found this place, my Father loves it and they did a wonderful job on keeping the residents safe on this pandemic. The
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My Father had been a resident at this facility for over two years. I am blessed we found this place, my Father loves it and they did a wonderful job on keeping the residents safe on this pandemic. They might have been the safest in El Paso. I would recommend this place 100 percent.
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Oasis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
9001 N Loop Dr, El Paso, TX, 79907
We take a group of young students into the facility to visit with the residents. We go often into the nursing home for community service and our students just love it. They talk to them, tell them j
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We take a group of young students into the facility to visit with the residents. We go often into the nursing home for community service and our students just love it. They talk to them, tell them jokes and play different games. Our organizations: mother daughter/father son program and the AVID program enjoy visiting with the patients and spending time with them. Our students have grown attached to them that they request to go often. They like to play lottery and bingo and we always take a lot of stuff animals and other gifts to reward them. Thank you to Heidi, activity director and Gabi, our courteous nurse who have opened the door to us for five years. The are always inviting and cordial.
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We take a group of young students into the facility to visit with the residents. We go often into the nursing home for community service and our students just love it. They talk to them, tell them j
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We take a group of young students into the facility to visit with the residents. We go often into the nursing home for community service and our students just love it. They talk to them, tell them jokes and play different games. Our organizations: mother daughter/father son program and the AVID program enjoy visiting with the patients and spending time with them. Our students have grown attached to them that they request to go often. They like to play lottery and bingo and we always take a lot of stuff animals and other gifts to reward them. Thank you to Heidi, activity director and Gabi, our courteous nurse who have opened the door to us for five years. The are always inviting and cordial.
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Horizon Healthcare Center at El Paso
2301 N OREGON ST, El Paso, TX, 79902
I would give it five stars, but it is an old building. If they can make the 2nd and 3rd floors look like the specialty hospital on the 5th floor, this would be 5-star all the way. With that being sa
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I would give it five stars, but it is an old building. If they can make the 2nd and 3rd floors look like the specialty hospital on the 5th floor, this would be 5-star all the way. With that being said, the staff does a miraculous job keeping things clean and tidy. The administrative, nursing, and therapy staffs are second-to-none. My mother has been there three weeks and, sadly, will have to be there for much longer. She could not be in better hands. This is a very stressful time for me and my family, and the folks at Horizon have made it much less painful. I must point out a few outstanding individuals who have helped us with the transition. Favi and Sarah, two nurses responsible for the bulk of my mother’s care, are professional and approachable. I always get quick responses to my concerns and questions. They are the best! Grace, the social services director, has been more helpful and informative than I could ever ask. In all, everyone at Horizon is friendly, helpful, and patient care oriented. I am very pleased to consider it my mother’s temporary home.
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I would give it five stars, but it is an old building. If they can make the 2nd and 3rd floors look like the specialty hospital on the 5th floor, this would be 5-star all the way. With that being sa
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I would give it five stars, but it is an old building. If they can make the 2nd and 3rd floors look like the specialty hospital on the 5th floor, this would be 5-star all the way. With that being said, the staff does a miraculous job keeping things clean and tidy. The administrative, nursing, and therapy staffs are second-to-none. My mother has been there three weeks and, sadly, will have to be there for much longer. She could not be in better hands. This is a very stressful time for me and my family, and the folks at Horizon have made it much less painful. I must point out a few outstanding individuals who have helped us with the transition. Favi and Sarah, two nurses responsible for the bulk of my mother’s care, are professional and approachable. I always get quick responses to my concerns and questions. They are the best! Grace, the social services director, has been more helpful and informative than I could ever ask. In all, everyone at Horizon is friendly, helpful, and patient care oriented. I am very pleased to consider it my mother’s temporary home.
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Vista Hills Health Care Center
1599 LOMALAND DR, El Paso, TX, 79935
Vista Hills Health Care Center is a really clean place. They’re gentle with my father and they treat him pretty good — they get along pretty well. It is homey and they take care of the elderly people
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Vista Hills Health Care Center is a really clean place. They’re gentle with my father and they treat him pretty good — they get along pretty well. It is homey and they take care of the elderly people pretty good. It has a friendly atmosphere and I can talk to the staff if I need some information, like the therapist. They keep him clean and help him to go to the restroom. Their menu includes chicken, fish, and meat. He has a choice of eating something different every day. The food is pretty good, I’ve seen it being cooked and served to him, and he will eat everything. It’s an old building, but they keep the restrooms, the shower, the rooms, and the halls really clean. It’s kind of expensive though.
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Vista Hills Health Care Center is a really clean place. They’re gentle with my father and they treat him pretty good — they get along pretty well. It is homey and they take care of the elderly people
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Vista Hills Health Care Center is a really clean place. They’re gentle with my father and they treat him pretty good — they get along pretty well. It is homey and they take care of the elderly people pretty good. It has a friendly atmosphere and I can talk to the staff if I need some information, like the therapist. They keep him clean and help him to go to the restroom. Their menu includes chicken, fish, and meat. He has a choice of eating something different every day. The food is pretty good, I’ve seen it being cooked and served to him, and he will eat everything. It’s an old building, but they keep the restrooms, the shower, the rooms, and the halls really clean. It’s kind of expensive though.
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Excellent office staff
Mountain Villa Nursing Center
2729 PORTER AVE, El Paso, TX, 79930
my grandfather was there for a few months. he had been doing really well, and only got moved there because he had a foley. after being there a short time he deteriorated rapidly, and even got a seriou
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my grandfather was there for a few months. he had been doing really well, and only got moved there because he had a foley. after being there a short time he deteriorated rapidly, and even got a serious infection. the place feels overcrowded, understaffed, and very dirty. I’ve even had roaches falling on me while I was talking to the nurses, and they didn’t even bat an eye. they moved him without notice to another room, and his stuff disappeared. They always made us feel unwelcome when we went to visit. Personally I always got the feeling that they just send people there to wait for/ hasten their death.
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my grandfather was there for a few months. he had been doing really well, and only got moved there because he had a foley. after being there a short time he deteriorated rapidly, and even got a seriou
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my grandfather was there for a few months. he had been doing really well, and only got moved there because he had a foley. after being there a short time he deteriorated rapidly, and even got a serious infection. the place feels overcrowded, understaffed, and very dirty. I’ve even had roaches falling on me while I was talking to the nurses, and they didn’t even bat an eye. they moved him without notice to another room, and his stuff disappeared. They always made us feel unwelcome when we went to visit. Personally I always got the feeling that they just send people there to wait for/ hasten their death.
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Nursing Home Costs in El Paso, Texas
The average semiprivate nursing home in El Paso costs $5,232 per month. Residents of private rooms pay $7,817 monthly, on average.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Compared to the nation as a whole, where semiprivate nursing home rooms average $7,756 in cost per month, El Paso is more affordable: Typical semiprivate rooms cost only $5,232 per month. The state of Texas, however, has a lower average price of $5,019. That same rate applies in Odessa, to El Paso’s east. Compared to other nearby cities, El Paso is a middle-of-the-road option. San Angelo is $743 less expensive, but Midland is $684 more expensive than El Paso. Lubbock, with its monthly average of $5,293, aligns closely with El Paso’s costs.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
A rundown of other types of senior care costs may also be helpful when evaluating where to place a loved one. In El Paso, adult day health care providers charge an average of $628 per month, making this the cheapest option. Home care and home health care come next on the price spectrum, averaging $2,860 each. Assisted living costs more ($2,950), but not as much as a semiprivate nursing home room, which costs $5,232 monthly. A private nursing home room, meanwhile, has an average monthly price of $7,817.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in El Paso, Texas
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in El Paso, Texas
El Paso’s seniors have access to numerous programs that can make a person’s later years more affordable and enjoyable. The following offerings may make it easier to remain at home or to handle the transition to a nursing home when the time comes.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Nutrition Program Centers | (915) 546-8167 | The county of El Paso makes it easier for older adults to feed themselves by delivering lunchtime meals six days per week. Homebound adults aged 60 and over are eligible, and each meal provides a third of a day’s recommended nutritional allowance. Milk comes with each meal, and example dishes include chicken fajitas and turkey stew. |
| Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging | (915) 533-0998 | The Rio Grande AAA’s staff can counsel seniors on their medical benefits and options, including Medicare, Social Security and long-term care insurance. Assistance with advanced directives and other legal matters is available as well. Additionally, the AAA can help set up in-home care and obtain medical equipment for older adults. The minimum eligibility age is 60. |
| Aging, Disability & Transportation Resource Center of El Paso and Far West Texas | (915) 298-7307 | The ADTRC aims to preserve the dignity and independence of the El Paso area’s elders. Transportation to doctors’ appointments is available through the ADTRC, as is counseling regarding long-term support services. Financial assistance, including help with Social Security applications, is another offering. |
| El Paso Seniors Guide | (915) 598-0004 | Individuals looking for senior-relevant information may find the El Paso Seniors Guide of use. It’s both a searchable online list and a printed resource; the latter is distributed as a free monthly magazine. The guide covers information such as health care services, senior housing and local events. |
| Veterans Assistance | (915) 759-7990, ext. 1 | Older El Paso residents who served in the military can turn to the Veterans Assistance program for help accessing benefits they have earned. For instance, it can make Veterans Administration applications easier to complete. Financial aid is available for veterans in need, and the program also works with dependents and surviving spouses of veterans. |