El Paso Senior AdvisorSisters Casita at 10500 Darin Rd, El Paso is a Type B assisted living facility licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (license #313310) for 7 residents; it holds no Alzheimer's certification, and the current license runs through September 3, 2029.
What does the state record for Sisters Casita in El Paso show?
The HHSC record shows an active Type B license, #313310, for 7 residents at 10500 Darin Rd, expiring September 3, 2029.
| Field | From the state record |
|---|---|
| HHSC license | Assisted living, Type B, #313310 |
| Licensed capacity | 7 residents |
| Alzheimer's certification | No certificate |
| Current license period | September 3, 2026 to September 3, 2029 |
| First licensed | September 3, 2026 |
| Latest HHSC visit on TULIP | July 29, 2026 |
| HHSC administrative penalties on TULIP | 0 |
| Licensee (per HHSC) | Sisters Casita, LLC |
| Accepts Medicaid (per HHSC) | No |
| Part of the metro | Cielo Vista, Eastwood & the UMC Corridor |
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.
Is Sisters Casita a small home or a large community by El Paso standards?
At 7 licensed places, Sisters Casita ranks 25th of 31 licensed assisted living facilities in El Paso and Hudspeth counties, one of the smaller settings, with about 1% of the metro's licensed assisted living capacity.
Half of the metro's assisted living licenses are for 15 residents or fewer. Small homes like this one suit people who do better with quiet and routine; ask who covers when the manager is off site.
What did Texas inspectors cite at Sisters Casita?
HHSC's most recent visit on record at Sisters Casita was July 29, 2026 (3 months ago at build time); the TULIP record shows 4 cited findings from recent health and fire-safety inspections.
Health inspection (July 29, 2026) cited:
- The facility failed to post an HHSC sign that specifies how complaints may be filed with HHSC.
- The facility failed to post the telephone number of the managing local ombudsman and the Ombudsman Program.
- The facility failed to post HHSC telephone hotline number to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- The facility failed to conduct and document a risk assessment for potential emergencies or disasters.
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 Sisters Casita offer memory care?
Sisters Casita 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.
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, 1.9 mi); Simpatico East Assisted Living and Memory Care in East Side & Far East (32 certified places, 5.5 mi); Luxe Life Senior Living in East Side & Far East (16 certified places, 5.9 mi).
Has Sisters Casita paid state administrative penalties?
No administrative penalty appears on Sisters Casita's TULIP record.
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.
Which hospitals and alternatives are close to Sisters Casita?
The nearest other licensed assisted living is Simpatico Cielo Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care (1.9 mi by straight line, Type B, 114 places), and the closest acute-care hospital is University Medical Center of El Paso at about 4.3 miles.
| Facility | Miles (straight line) | License type | Licensed capacity | Alzheimer's capacity | Latest HHSC visit | HHSC penalties on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpatico Cielo Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care 7949 Sunmount Dr, 79925 | 1.9 | Type B | 114 | 16 | 11/27/2025 | 2 |
| Mailland Health Care Services 10541 Kinross Ave, 79925 | 2.3 | Type B | 6 | 0 | 09/03/2026 | 0 |
| Hogar Esperanza 6520 Navajo, 79925 | 2.3 | Type A | 7 | 0 | 09/03/2026 | 0 |
| Rodriguez Assisted Living 10165 Bermuda Ave, 79925 | 2.3 | Type B | 7 | 0 | 10/22/2025 | 0 |
| Rosedale Adult Foster Home 3111 Edgerock, 79935 | 2.5 | Type B | 10 | 0 | 06/03/2025 | 0 |
If nursing care becomes necessary, the nearest certified homes are St Teresa Nursing & Rehab Center (1.8 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Edgemere Estates (3.0 mi, CMS 3 of 5).
These are straight-line miles from 10500 Darin Rd; actual driving routes around El Paso will be longer.
What should we confirm with Sisters Casita before signing?
Bring the record with you. To start, ask the manager to show the plan of correction for the health findings listed above and how each fix is checked.
- 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.
- Ask which languages the day and night caregivers speak; many El Paso families need a bilingual team.
- Ask whether the facility contracts with STAR+PLUS health plans for assisted living services, and the room-and-board rate if so.
- Request the written fee schedule and the size of the last two annual increases.
