Casa Feliz Yandel

What does the state record for Casa Feliz Yandel in El Paso show?

The HHSC record shows an active Type A license, #311641, for 12 residents at 3330 Yandell, expiring September 19, 2029.

Licensure type matters more than size here: Type A residents must be able to leave the building in an emergency without staff help, follow directions in an emergency and do not need routine care during the night (26 TAC 553.5).

Where does Casa Feliz Yandel rank by licensed capacity in El Paso?

At 12 licensed places, Casa Feliz Yandel ranks 19th of 31 licensed assisted living facilities in El Paso and Hudspeth counties, a mid-sized settings, with about 1% of the metro's licensed assisted living capacity.

El Paso's typical assisted living license is for 15 residents. In a home this small, one caregiver may be on duty overnight; ask exactly who is awake at 3 a.m. and how quickly a second person can arrive.

When was Casa Feliz Yandel last inspected, and what was found?

TULIP dates the latest HHSC visit at Casa Feliz Yandel to October 31, 2025, 12 months before this page was built, and lists 6 cited findings across its recent health and life safety inspections.

Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspection (October 1, 2025) cited:

• The facility failed to maintain outdoor areas in good condition and to keep outdoor areas free of fire or health hazards.
• The facility failed to conduct required fire drills and document fire drills on the required form.
• The facility failed to ensure the sensitivity of smoke detectors was checked according to NFPA 72.
• The facility failed to inspect, test, and maintain fire sprinkler system components.
• The facility failed to train staff in the use of fire extinguishers, failed to inspect and maintain fire extinguishers, and failed to keep records of inspection and maintenance of fire extinguishers.
• The facility failed to obtain an inspection by the fire marshal every year and to keep documentation showing the outcome of the last inspection.

Routine HHSC inspections happen at least every two years under state law, with extra visits for complaints and incidents. Across the 31 licensed facilities in the metro, the median latest visit is 11 months old and the median count of recent findings is 4.

Does Casa Feliz Yandel offer memory care?

Casa Feliz Yandel holds no Alzheimer's certification, so it may not advertise specialized dementia care under Texas rules; as a Type A assisted living facility, it also could not be certified without converting to Type B.

Early memory loss is common in uncertified buildings. The closest certified Alzheimer's units are Simpatico Cielo Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cielo Vista, Eastwood & the UMC Corridor (16 certified places, 4.2 mi); The MonteVista at Coronado in West Side, Upper Valley & Northwest (38 certified places, 6.6 mi); White Acres Assisted Living in West Side, Upper Valley & Northwest (32 certified places, 7.6 mi).

Has HHSC penalized Casa Feliz Yandel?

Yes. TULIP lists 1 administrative penalty against Casa Feliz Yandel, $2,250 in all, the most recent dated July 30, 2026.

• July 30, 2026: Administrative Penalty of $2,250; rule 553.253(c)(3)(E): The facility failed to have sufficient staff to assure that each resident would receive the kind and amount of supervision and care required to meet basic needs.

An administrative penalty means HHSC found a violation serious or repeated enough to fine. Ask what changed after the citation and how the fix is checked today.

What other licensed assisted living is near Casa Feliz Yandel?

The nearest other licensed assisted living is Genesis Home Care (0.2 mi by straight line, Type B, 8 places), and the closest acute-care hospital is University Medical Center of El Paso at about 2.0 miles.

For skilled nursing later on, the closest CMS-certified nursing homes are Nazareth Living Care Center (1.5 mi, CMS 3 of 5) and Mountain Villa Nursing Home (1.7 mi, CMS 3 of 5).

Distances are straight lines, a rough guide to what is close; El Paso's mountain splits the city, so the West Side and Northeast are farther apart by road than they look.

What should we confirm with Casa Feliz Yandel before signing?

Bring the record with you. To start, ask what led to the July 30, 2026 penalty under rule 553.253(c)(3)(E) and how it is monitored now.

• Ask who gives medications, and whether a licensed nurse reviews the medication records.
• Ask how quickly a call is answered at 3 a.m., and how the facility measures it.
• Ask which languages the day and night caregivers speak; many El Paso families need a bilingual team.
• Ask which Medicaid managed care plans, if any, the facility works with for STAR+PLUS members.
• Ask for the written admission agreement before deposit day and read the discharge section closely.