El Paso Senior AdvisorLos Abuelos Assisted Living at 8230 Mt Latona Dr, El Paso is a Type B assisted living facility licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (license #145710) for 15 residents; it holds no Alzheimer's certification, and the current license runs through October 13, 2029.
What Texas license does Los Abuelos Assisted Living hold?
Los Abuelos Assisted Living holds Texas assisted living license #145710 (Assisted living, Type B), issued by the Health and Human Services Commission for 15 residents and valid until October 13, 2029.
| Field | From the state record |
|---|---|
| HHSC license | Assisted living, Type B, #145710 |
| Licensed capacity | 15 residents |
| Alzheimer's certification | No certificate |
| Current license period | October 13, 2026 to October 13, 2029 |
| First licensed | May 7, 2003 |
| Latest HHSC visit on TULIP | April 23, 2025 |
| HHSC administrative penalties on TULIP | 0 |
| Licensee (per HHSC) | William J Burkett and Elizabeth L Burkett Gp |
| Accepts Medicaid (per HHSC) | No |
| Part of the metro | Northeast El Paso & Fort Bliss |
Licensure type matters more than size here: 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 (26 TAC 553.5).
Where does Los Abuelos Assisted Living rank by licensed capacity in El Paso?
At 15 licensed places, Los Abuelos Assisted Living ranks 16th 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.
Most El Paso assisted living is small: the middle license is for 15 residents, and many are converted houses on residential streets. A home this size usually means the same few caregivers every day and a family-style table, but fewer activities and less backup when someone calls in sick.
What do the latest HHSC inspections of Los Abuelos Assisted Living show?
TULIP dates the latest HHSC visit at Los Abuelos Assisted Living to April 23, 2025, 18 months before this page was built, and lists 0 cited findings across its recent health and life safety 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.
Under Health and Safety Code 247.027 HHSC must inspect every assisted living facility at least once every two years, and it investigates complaints separately. 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 Los Abuelos Assisted Living offer memory care?
Los Abuelos Assisted Living 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.
The trigger for moving is usually exit-seeking or a failed evacuation, not the diagnosis. The closest certified Alzheimer's units are Good Life Senior Living & Memory Care in Northeast El Paso & Fort Bliss (16 certified places, 5.3 mi); Goodlife Senior Living and Memory Care a in Northeast El Paso & Fort Bliss (16 certified places, 5.3 mi); The MonteVista at Coronado in West Side, Upper Valley & Northwest (38 certified places, 5.4 mi).
Has Los Abuelos Assisted Living paid state administrative penalties?
None is listed: the TULIP record for Los Abuelos Assisted Living carries no administrative penalties.
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 should we compare Los Abuelos Assisted Living with nearby?
The nearest other licensed assisted living is Eden North Assisted Living Center (0.9 mi by straight line, Type B, 16 places), and the closest acute-care hospital is University Medical Center of El Paso at about 6.1 miles.
| Facility | Miles (straight line) | License type | Licensed capacity | Alzheimer's capacity | Latest HHSC visit | HHSC penalties on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden North Assisted Living Center 8961 Ankerson, 79904 | 0.9 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 09/15/2025 | 0 |
| Serenity House Assisted Living Facility 4200 Skyline, 79924 | 1.2 | Type B | 16 | 0 | 11/13/2025 | 1 |
| Sisters Casita 10500 Darin Rd, 79925 | 5.0 | Type B | 7 | 0 | 07/29/2026 | 0 |
| Hogar Esperanza 6520 Navajo, 79925 | 5.1 | Type A | 7 | 0 | 09/03/2026 | 0 |
| Genesis Home Care 3607 E Yandell, 79903 | 5.2 | Type B | 8 | 0 | 05/05/2026 | 1 |
For skilled nursing later on, the closest CMS-certified nursing homes are Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home (2.4 mi, CMS 2 of 5) and Mountain Villa Nursing Home (3.9 mi, CMS 3 of 5).
Mileage is measured between map points, so it understates real drives on I-10, Loop 375 and Montana Avenue.
What should we confirm with Los Abuelos Assisted Living before signing?
Let the state data set the agenda. First, ask for the exit paperwork from the most recent HHSC inspection, even though no findings are listed.
- Find out whether staff administer medications or only supervise residents who take their own, and who trains them.
- Ask how many staff are awake in the building between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- 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.
