Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte

Offers Independent Living

16 Reviews

2018

1941 Saul Kleinfeld Dr

El Paso

79936

Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte

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4.7 16

Christine 2021-03-26 We took a tour of Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte and we loved it. The people were wonderful, fantastic, they were welcoming, and truly wanted to know some personal information that would help our communication be better with our mother-in-law. We were shown several different apartments, different sides of the building, views, and we are making another appointment tomorrow to bring my mother-in-law there. We received the menus, got introduced to the staff, maintenance, and their directors and entertainment people, and everything was covered. Tomorrow they're gonna prepare meals for us to go. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Irenev 2020-09-16 I visited Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte. I got to view some of the apartments when I was given a tour of the place. It was very nice. The staff member was a very nice person and he was very detailed about everything. He informed us of daily procedures that they follow right now with COVID. Everything went well. That was the one we really liked. The facility was great. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Laura 2019-07-02 Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte is very good. It's a lot better than where my mom was before. My mom's room is very nice and she has access to use the washer and dryer. It's a one-bedroom with a kitchenette, living room, and lots of closet space. We're also paying a lot less there than the previous place she lived. She has cable TV included. The people have been very nice and my mom is very happy. She also says the food is great. For the first month that a resident is there, family members could eat free with them, which was amazing. They've been nothing but professional and very caring for my mother. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Reviewer#JE040719 2019-04-19 Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte was very pleasant and everything was fine. The facility was very clean and the man who took me on the tour was nice. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Jan 2018-04-02 Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte is clean, bright, and cheery. The director was very kind. I saw 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, and they were clean, light, and airy. The place has nice landscaping. What impressed me was if you attend activities there, you get points, and once a week, you can cash in your points for toilet paper, soap, or things that they have out, and I thought that was really unique. The people seemed very friendly. My first impression was very favorable. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Talaya 2017-05-06 Rio Norte was nice, and I liked it. My father just didn’t want to move in because he kept thinking it was a retirement home, and I tried to tell him it wasn’t. The people were nice. The rooms were clean and an appropriate size for one person, but you would have to bring your own furniture. The grounds were beautiful. They were eating dinner when I went, and the food smelled delicious. They actually have a nice menu, and they give them a menu instead of just telling them that there is one set menu. The place was beautiful. They have a calendar each month of all the activities that they offer for the elderly to come out and do. They have exercise classes and fun things; they have a lot to keep them active. I visited this facility

5 5 1

SM114552 2017-04-14 My mother is loving Rio Norte and is happy to be there. The staff is very accommodating. It has been a good experience so far. They have Bingo, church services, and games. There are different things that she has been doing, and she is now also exercising, so that is great. She is still adjusting to the food, but other than that, they are OK. She was telling me that they are in the process of doing a new menu or something. It is very clean inside and outside, very appealing. Everything is very well-taken care of, so it is a nice facility. I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

5 5 1

Ed186221 2017-03-30 I like it here at Rio Norte. I like the idea of 3 meals a day, and I don’t have to cook them. I like that the staff stay out of my life unless I need something. My room looks like a hotel room with a small refrigerator, very small sink, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a living room. We have exercises 3 times a day. We have bingo and card games, and we play with little balls rolling on the floor. I am/was a resident of this facility

5 4 1

John616072 2017-02-23 Rio Norte was very clean, and they had all the things that I would be wanting; we're going to utilize that one. They were very professional and courteous. They had a chart that showed movies, games, and arts and crafts -- things that I enjoyed doing -- and they seemed filled and booked up all month. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Michael B 14 2016-08-30 This one of the few facilities we visited that the residents seemed to be happy to be alive. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Anonymous114860450 2015-11-22 There were a lot of people at Rio Norte when we went there. There was an event happening, so it was kind of crowded. As far as the assisted living, it was fine. We saw a one-bedroom apartment that seemed fine. There was a party that day, so everybody was eating and having a good time. There was a girl there named was Victoria who was very helpful and very nice. She was the one that set up the invitation for us to visit. Actually, there have been a couple of times that we had contact with her. She was always very kind. I visited this facility

5 4 1

A Caring Son1 2015-10-27 We visited Rio Norte. The staff was very friendly. The rooms were minimal, but Mom was very happy with them. She said that's probably where she will go to if she decides to. They had good activities too. I attended one, so I could take some videos to show my Mom what it is like. Everything that Mom would need, I would say she has there available to her. It was well-managed and well-maintained. A lot of the residents were very friendly too. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Dawn28 2015-07-20 They had great food, and they had what we needed. Rio Norte was a fantastic place. They had younger people there. My mom is 92 years old, but we tried to get her to come down from Michigan. The staff was great and very helpful. They had everything. Cars could be parked there. I was even looking at it for myself. They had Blackjack, pool tables, internet access, and a religious facility. They had several apartments. It didn't smell like urine like all the other places did. It was a lot cheaper than what we're paying in Michigan -- which is $4200 a month -- and there in El Paso, it was $2500, which included care. There were younger people there, they drive their cars, and it's just a few miles from my house. I visited this facility

5 5 1

Blanca1 2014-12-13 I was very pleased with Rio Norte. We had a lot of choices, and the prices were reasonable. It is very clean. You enter, and everything is like new. They have 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom apartments, and they a studio apartment type. The room that I saw was one that they use as a model, and they have furniture. The food was very good. Everything that they serve was very well prepared. I have met 2 or 3 ladies that live there; they are all very pleased with the facility. Very nice, friendly people. The staff was wonderful; they called me back and invited me to some of their events. They have a comedy night and a movie night; they had different things. It is a good facility. I will recommend it to anybody especially because it’s the only one on this side of town. It doesn’t have a swimming pool if the people want to do water exercises, but it has a small area where they have 2 or 3 exercise machines. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Earl7 2014-12-09 We spent one afternoon at Rio Norte. The staff did a good job in accommodating us, and that was really nice. They were really first class in everything that they do. The rooms are spacious. This facility is more livable. All the things around it are easier to get to. I visited this facility

5 4 1

Caring66794150 2014-09-25 Rio Norte was an expensive community. It was beautiful, but I couldn't afford it. I saw one area during my visit, which was hteir activity room. Everybody was busy doing something. I would love to be there if I could afford it. I visited this facility

5 5 1

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March 26, 2021

By Christine

I visited this facility

We took a tour of Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte and we loved it. The people were wonderful, fantastic, they were welcoming, and truly wanted to know some personal information that would help our communication be better with our mother-in-law. We were shown several different apartments, different sides of the building, views, and we are making another appointment tomorrow to bring my mother-in-law there. We received the menus, got introduced to the staff, maintenance, and their directors and entertainment people, and everything was covered. Tomorrow they're gonna prepare meals for us to go.

Provider Response

We are pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time touring our community, Christine! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to hear from you soon.

September 16, 2020

By Irenev

I visited this facility

I visited Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte. I got to view some of the apartments when I was given a tour of the place. It was very nice. The staff member was a very nice person and he was very detailed about everything. He informed us of daily procedures that they follow right now with COVID. Everything went well. That was the one we really liked. The facility was great.

July 02, 2019

By Laura

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte is very good. It's a lot better than where my mom was before. My mom's room is very nice and she has access to use the washer and dryer. It's a one-bedroom with a kitchenette, living room, and lots of closet space. We're also paying a lot less there than the previous place she lived. She has cable TV included. The people have been very nice and my mom is very happy. She also says the food is great. For the first month that a resident is there, family members could eat free with them, which was amazing. They've been nothing but professional and very caring for my mother.

April 19, 2019

By Reviewer#JE040719

I visited this facility

Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte was very pleasant and everything was fine. The facility was very clean and the man who took me on the tour was nice.

April 02, 2018

By Jan

I visited this facility

Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte is clean, bright, and cheery. The director was very kind. I saw 1- and 2-bedroom apartments, and they were clean, light, and airy. The place has nice landscaping. What impressed me was if you attend activities there, you get points, and once a week, you can cash in your points for toilet paper, soap, or things that they have out, and I thought that was really unique. The people seemed very friendly. My first impression was very favorable.

May 06, 2017

By Talaya

I visited this facility

Rio Norte was nice, and I liked it. My father just didn’t want to move in because he kept thinking it was a retirement home, and I tried to tell him it wasn’t. The people were nice. The rooms were clean and an appropriate size for one person, but you would have to bring your own furniture. The grounds were beautiful. They were eating dinner when I went, and the food smelled delicious. They actually have a nice menu, and they give them a menu instead of just telling them that there is one set menu. The place was beautiful. They have a calendar each month of all the activities that they offer for the elderly to come out and do. They have exercise classes and fun things; they have a lot to keep them active.

April 14, 2017

By SM114552

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

My mother is loving Rio Norte and is happy to be there. The staff is very accommodating. It has been a good experience so far. They have Bingo, church services, and games. There are different things that she has been doing, and she is now also exercising, so that is great. She is still adjusting to the food, but other than that, they are OK. She was telling me that they are in the process of doing a new menu or something. It is very clean inside and outside, very appealing. Everything is very well-taken care of, so it is a nice facility.

March 30, 2017

By Ed186221

I am/was a resident of this facility

I like it here at Rio Norte. I like the idea of 3 meals a day, and I don’t have to cook them. I like that the staff stay out of my life unless I need something. My room looks like a hotel room with a small refrigerator, very small sink, a bedroom, a bathroom, and a living room. We have exercises 3 times a day. We have bingo and card games, and we play with little balls rolling on the floor.

February 23, 2017

By John616072

I visited this facility

Rio Norte was very clean, and they had all the things that I would be wanting; we're going to utilize that one. They were very professional and courteous. They had a chart that showed movies, games, and arts and crafts -- things that I enjoyed doing -- and they seemed filled and booked up all month.

August 30, 2016

By Michael B 14

I visited this facility

This one of the few facilities we visited that the residents seemed to be happy to be alive.

November 22, 2015

By Anonymous114860450

I visited this facility

There were a lot of people at Rio Norte when we went there. There was an event happening, so it was kind of crowded. As far as the assisted living, it was fine. We saw a one-bedroom apartment that seemed fine. There was a party that day, so everybody was eating and having a good time. There was a girl there named was Victoria who was very helpful and very nice. She was the one that set up the invitation for us to visit. Actually, there have been a couple of times that we had contact with her. She was always very kind.

October 27, 2015

By A Caring Son1

I visited this facility

We visited Rio Norte. The staff was very friendly. The rooms were minimal, but Mom was very happy with them. She said that's probably where she will go to if she decides to. They had good activities too. I attended one, so I could take some videos to show my Mom what it is like. Everything that Mom would need, I would say she has there available to her. It was well-managed and well-maintained. A lot of the residents were very friendly too.

July 20, 2015

By Dawn28

I visited this facility

They had great food, and they had what we needed. Rio Norte was a fantastic place. They had younger people there. My mom is 92 years old, but we tried to get her to come down from Michigan. The staff was great and very helpful. They had everything. Cars could be parked there. I was even looking at it for myself. They had Blackjack, pool tables, internet access, and a religious facility. They had several apartments. It didn't smell like urine like all the other places did. It was a lot cheaper than what we're paying in Michigan -- which is $4200 a month -- and there in El Paso, it was $2500, which included care. There were younger people there, they drive their cars, and it's just a few miles from my house.

December 13, 2014

By Blanca1

I visited this facility

I was very pleased with Rio Norte. We had a lot of choices, and the prices were reasonable. It is very clean. You enter, and everything is like new. They have 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom apartments, and they a studio apartment type. The room that I saw was one that they use as a model, and they have furniture. The food was very good. Everything that they serve was very well prepared. I have met 2 or 3 ladies that live there; they are all very pleased with the facility. Very nice, friendly people. The staff was wonderful; they called me back and invited me to some of their events. They have a comedy night and a movie night; they had different things. It is a good facility. I will recommend it to anybody especially because it’s the only one on this side of town. It doesn’t have a swimming pool if the people want to do water exercises, but it has a small area where they have 2 or 3 exercise machines.

December 09, 2014

By Earl7

I visited this facility

We spent one afternoon at Rio Norte. The staff did a good job in accommodating us, and that was really nice. They were really first class in everything that they do. The rooms are spacious. This facility is more livable. All the things around it are easier to get to.

September 25, 2014

By Caring66794150

I visited this facility

Rio Norte was an expensive community. It was beautiful, but I couldn't afford it. I saw one area during my visit, which was hteir activity room. Everybody was busy doing something. I would love to be there if I could afford it.

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Describe the overall population of independent living residents at Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte. What is their average age? What are their favorite things to do?

Average age is 78. Some of their favorite activities are exercise, bocci ball, playing cards and outings. They especially enjoy the variety of entertainment that comes to the community.

What places are nearby for independent living residents to enjoy?

Local park and full gym within walking distance of the community. Grocery stores, drug stores, churches, banks and other shopping within 1 mile of community. The community is also close to the VA Hospital, Fort Bliss and other attractions.

What are some recent off-site events that the community activity director at Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte has organized?

Speaking Rock Casino, El Paso Zoo, Lunch Bunch outings to famous restaurants and minor leagues baseball games.

What transportation services does Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte offer to independent living residents?

Transportation 3X a week to medical appointments, miscellaneous stops to banks, post office, etc.

What makes the chef or dining program at Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte exceptional? What kind of menu can independent living residents expect?

The Chef prepares two different entrees for each meal plus the five "always available" menu options. The meals are always created fresh daily.

What common areas are available for independent living residents?

Library, Entertainment Room, Activity Room, Game Room, Dining Room, Chapel and a Barber Shop/Beauty Salon. The community also has 4 laundry rooms available to all residents and an outside walking trail and rose garden with beautiful landscaping.

What safety features or security measures does Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte offer to independent living residents?

All residents have pendants to wear so they can use if they need assistance. The outside doors lock at 7pm and open at 6am. Residents and families have keys for the emergency exits. The community also has a concierge 8:30am - 10:00pm.

If Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte accepts dogs or cats, what indoor/outdoor areas can they enjoy?

The community accepts dogs and cats. They are able to enjoy the outside areas.

Does Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte work with an agency or registry to provide nursing and medical assistance as needed?

Yes. Angels on Hand, Family First, Lifespan, Encompass and Envision. These companies provide home health and hospice services.

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Room and housing options

1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio Apartments
Housing Extra: Cottages

Dining options

In Room Kitchenette
Dining Room Shared Meals
Room Service For Meals
Dining Extra: Private Dining Room

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Beauty Barber Shop
Computer Room
Resident Transportation
Hiking Trails
Tv Room
Resident Parking

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Laundry For Linens
Private Cleaning Services
Housekeeping

Technology and entertainment

Cable In Rooms

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Offsite Activities
Lectures Discussions
Wii Sports
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Minimum Age: 55

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Independent Living Starting At: $1625/month

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About Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte

Independent living is just that, you live independently enjoying the company of your friends and neighbors while we provide the convenience of restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry, transportation services and much more. We believe you have earned the right to a care-free lifestyle. Let us do the daily chores so you can do the daily fun!

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