El Paso Senior AdvisorHarmony Sun City Care at 801 Rusty Bucket Ct, El Paso is a Type B assisted living facility licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (license #308432) for 16 residents; it holds no Alzheimer's certification, and the current license runs through July 20, 2029.
What does the state record for Harmony Sun City Care in El Paso show?
Harmony Sun City Care holds Texas assisted living license #308432 (Assisted living, Type B), issued by the Health and Human Services Commission for 16 residents and valid until July 20, 2029.
| Field | From the state record |
|---|---|
| HHSC license | Assisted living, Type B, #308432 |
| Licensed capacity | 16 residents |
| Alzheimer's certification | No certificate |
| Current license period | July 20, 2026 to July 20, 2029 |
| First licensed | May 22, 2013 |
| Latest HHSC visit on TULIP | November 5, 2024 |
| HHSC administrative penalties on TULIP | 0 |
| Licensee (per HHSC) | Harmony Sun City Care LLC |
| Accepts Medicaid (per HHSC) | No |
| Part of the metro | West Side, Upper Valley & Northwest |
The letter on a Texas license is about evacuation, not luxury. Type B residents may need staff help to evacuate, may need care during the night and may not be able to follow directions in an emergency, though they cannot be permanently bedfast.
How large is Harmony Sun City Care compared with other El Paso assisted living?
At 16 licensed places, Harmony Sun City Care ranks 11th of 31 licensed assisted living facilities in El Paso and Hudspeth counties, a mid-sized settings, with about 2% 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 Harmony Sun City Care last inspected, and what was found?
The state's TULIP system shows November 5, 2024 as Harmony Sun City Care's latest inspection visit, and 0 findings cited in recent health and Life Safety Code inspections.
The recent inspections on TULIP carry no cited findings. A clean visit still leaves questions a record cannot answer, such as staff turnover and how the night shift is covered.
Texas law requires HHSC to inspect each assisted living facility at least every two years (Health and Safety Code 247.027), plus complaint investigations whenever needed. 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 Harmony Sun City Care offer memory care?
Harmony Sun City Care holds no Alzheimer's certification, so it may not advertise specialized dementia care under Texas rules, although as a Type B facility it can serve residents with some confusion who need help to evacuate.
A diagnosis alone does not force a move. The closest certified Alzheimer's units are Pegasus Landing of El Paso in West Side, Upper Valley & Northwest (30 certified places, 3.6 mi); White Acres Assisted Living in West Side, Upper Valley & Northwest (32 certified places, 4.6 mi); The MonteVista at Coronado in West Side, Upper Valley & Northwest (38 certified places, 6.0 mi).
Has HHSC penalized Harmony Sun City Care?
The state shows no penalties for Harmony Sun City Care; TULIP's enforcement section for this license is empty.
A clean enforcement record is worth noting, but it is not a rating. The inspection findings and a visit at an unannounced time tell you more.
What other licensed assisted living is near Harmony Sun City Care?
The nearest other licensed assisted living is Pegasus Landing of El Paso (3.6 mi by straight line, Type B, 110 places), and the closest acute-care hospital is The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus at about 5.6 miles.
| Facility | Miles (straight line) | License type | Licensed capacity | Alzheimer's capacity | Latest HHSC visit | HHSC penalties on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus Landing of El Paso 6201 Northern Pass Drive, 79911 | 3.6 | Type B | 110 | 30 | 01/07/2026 | 1 |
| The Bartlett Rehabilitation, Skilled Care and Assisted Living 221 Bartlett Dr, 79912 | 4.5 | Type B | 70 | 0 | 09/22/2026 | 0 |
| White Acres Assisted Living 7304 Good Samaritan Court, Bldg. 300, 79912 | 4.6 | Type B | 76 | 32 | 02/06/2026 | 2 |
| Mentis Neuro Health 4360 Doniphan Dr, 79922 | 5.5 | Type B | 24 | 0 | 11/26/2025 | 0 |
| Pino Real Adult Foster Home 6724 Pino Real Dr, 79912 | 5.5 | Type C | 4 | 0 | 10/30/2025 | 0 |
If nursing care becomes necessary, the nearest certified homes are Avir at El Paso (2.7 mi, CMS 2 of 5) and The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living (4.4 mi, CMS 2 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.
Which questions does Harmony Sun City Care's record raise?
Begin with the questions the public record itself raises: ask for the exit paperwork from the most recent HHSC inspection, even though no findings are listed.
- Ask how medication errors are tracked and who on staff is responsible for the medication cart.
- Ask how quickly a call is answered at 3 a.m., and how the facility measures it.
- If your parent is more comfortable in Spanish, ask how many caregivers on each shift speak it.
- 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.
