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Assisted Living in El Paso, Texas

El Paso, Texas, is located at the far southwestern border of the state, just north of Mexico. The city’s nickname Sun City is well-earned, with over 300 days of sunshine annually and year-round warm weather. There are other benefits for seniors living in El Paso, such as a cost of living 20 points lower than the national average and no Texas state income tax. These factors may benefit seniors on a fixed income when budgeting for assisted living. El Paso itself, as one of the largest cities in the state, also has world-class healthcare and is home to a branch of the University of Texas, including a research hospital. There are dozens of assisted living communities in El Paso that many of the city’s 82,000 residents over 65 may consider for retirement living. 

Assisted living strikes a balance between independent living and nursing home care, allowing you to live in a social environment while receiving any help you might need with simple tasks, such as taking meals and medications. El Paso’s average monthly cost for assisted living care is $3,750, a figure that’s 6% lower than the Texas average and 17% lower than the U.S. average.

In this guide, we’ll examine the comparative costs of various cities in Texas when it comes to assisted living care. We’ll also point out some regional programs that help support seniors in the El Paso area.

13 Assisted Living communities in El Paso, TX | 0 nearby communities

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1. Royal Estates of El Paso

435 South Mesa Hills Drive, El Paso, TX, 79912

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 882-3746

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2. The Legacy at Cimarron

6201 Northern Pass Drive, El Paso, TX, 79911

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (855) 430-2394

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3. VibraLife of El Paso

3421 Joe Battle Boulevard, El Paso, TX, 79936

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 956-0235

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4. Good Samaritan Society – White Acres

7304 Good Samaritan Court, El Paso, TX, 79912

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 975-4278

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5. Simpatico Cielo Vista

7949 Sunmount Drive, El Paso, TX, 79925

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 981-1799

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6. Good Life Assisted Living and Memory Care El Paso

10400 Railroad Drive Buildings A & B, El Paso, TX, 79924

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (866) 983-0331

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7. Harmony Sun City Care

801 Rusty Bucket Ct, El Paso, TX, 79932

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (866) 984-3845

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Eden Assisted Living, El Paso, TX

8. Eden Assisted Living

8961 Ankerson, El Paso, TX, 79904

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (833) 949-3263

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The Bartlett - Assisted Living, El Paso, TX

9. The Bartlett – Assisted Living

221 Bartlett Dr, El Paso, TX, 79912

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 843-7557

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10. Simpatico East

1991 Saul Kleinfield Drive, El Paso, TX, 79936

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 853-5446

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Just Care Home Health, El Paso, TX

11. Just Care Home Health

9533 Dyer St, El Paso, TX, 79924

Assisted Living

Call for Pricing (877) 867-8105

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Just Care Home Health, El Paso, TX

12. Just Care Home Health

9533 Dyer, El Paso, TX, 79924

Assisted Living, Assistive Living, Respite Care-Short Term Stay, Supportive living

Call for Pricing (877) 874-4734

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The View at Montecillo, El Paso, TX

13. The View at Montecillo

140 W Castellano Drive, El Paso, TX, 79912

Home Care, Personal Care

Call for Pricing (877) 876-4096

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What is Assisted Living?

Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >

COVID-19 Rules and Restrictions for Assisted Living in El Paso

COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Texas. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.

Paying For Assisted Living in El Paso

The average monthly cost of assisted living in El Paso is $3,750, according to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey

The Cost of Assisted Living in El Paso

El Paso’s monthly cost for assisted living is $750 less than the national average and about $250 less than the Texas average.

$3750

El Paso

$3998

Texas

$4500

The United States

Costs for assisted living care range widely throughout Texas. The state capital, Austin, reports some of the highest costs at an average of over $1,500 higher than El Paso. Major cities Houston and Dallas are also more expensive but within $500 of El Paso’s costs. Texas cities in which residents see prices lower than El Paso’s include San Antonio and Corpus Christi, where each is roughly $300 less. There are a few cities where residents see prices that are about $1,000 lower than El Paso’s, including Waco and Texarkana.

$3750

El Paso

$2770

Texarkana

$2800

Waco

$3388

Corpus Christi

$3413

San Antonio

$4195

Dallas

$4245

Houston

$5345

Austin

How to Get Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in El Paso

Paying for assisted living facilities in Texas

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Texas.

El Paso Assisted Living Resources

 ContactDescription
VA – Vet Center – El Paso(915) 772-0013The VA center provides counseling for military veterans and their families, including grief counseling, PTSD and other support. Services also include assistance applying for benefits from the Veterans Administration and referrals for mental health services.
Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 252-2412The Texas Department of Health and Senior Services investigates complaints from residents of long-term care communities and their families. The Ombudsman office also advocates for the needs of the elderly and those in long-term care communities.
Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging(915) 533-0998The AAA serves area residents 60 years and older to help support and assist them in retaining their independence and helping caregivers to assist them in remaining in their community. Programs include educational seminars addressing health, nutrition and caring for an elderly family member. Other services include providing assistance with applying for social services and benefits that seniors may be entitled to. 
Project CARE – University Medical Center Foundation of El Paso(915) 521-7229This is a community outreach program that lends durable medical equipment to those in need. The supplies are based on donations, so inventory can vary, but things such as manual wheelchairs, canes, walkers and TTY equipment may be available for El Paso seniors.
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid – El Paso Office(915) 585-5100Seniors who meet certain income criteria may be eligible for pro bono services from area attorneys. These lawyers can help with divorce and bankruptcy cases, civil cases, pursuing claims of elder abuse and long-term care complaints and issues with securing government benefits.
Eastside Senior Citizen Center(915) 591-4292The senior center schedules daily activities to encourage socialization for area seniors, including weekday lunches, bingo and card games, fitness classes and meetings of different hobby groups.

El Paso Assisted Living Laws and Regulations

Assisted Living Facilities in the El Paso area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.

Assisted Living Laws and regulations in Texas