Villas Del Sol Assisted Living

What does the state record for Villas Del Sol Assisted Living in El Paso show?

The HHSC record shows an active Type B license, #149975, for 75 residents at 520 East Rd, expiring July 9, 2029.

Texas sorts assisted living by what residents can do in a fire. 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, under rule 553.5.

How large is Villas Del Sol Assisted Living compared with other El Paso assisted living?

At 75 licensed places, Villas Del Sol Assisted Living ranks 6th of 31 licensed assisted living facilities in El Paso and Hudspeth counties, one of the larger settings, with about 8% of the metro's licensed assisted living capacity.

With El Paso's median license at 15 residents, this is one of the few big buildings. Ask how the community is divided into halls or neighborhoods and whether the same aides work the same hall.

What did Texas inspectors cite at Villas Del Sol Assisted Living?

TULIP dates the latest HHSC visit at Villas Del Sol Assisted Living to September 10, 2026, 1 months before this page was built, and lists 3 cited findings across its recent health and life safety inspections.

Health inspection (September 10, 2026) cited:

• The facility failed to appropriately supervise the medication regimen of a resident who was incapable of self- administering without assistance.

Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspection (November 19, 2020) cited:

• The facility failed to ensure the smoke detectors were to be tested for sensitivity as required. The facility failed to provide all required fire alarm documentation, including as-built installation drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and a written sequence of operation, must be available for examination by DADS.
• The facility failed to ensure an annual inspection was conducted by the local fire marshal.

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.

Can Villas Del Sol Assisted Living keep a resident who develops dementia?

Villas Del Sol 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 Simpatico Cielo Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care in Cielo Vista, Eastwood & the UMC Corridor (16 certified places, 3.5 mi); Simpatico East Assisted Living and Memory Care in East Side & Far East (32 certified places, 4.8 mi); Luxe Life Senior Living in East Side & Far East (16 certified places, 6.6 mi).

Has Villas Del Sol Assisted Living paid state administrative penalties?

No administrative penalty appears on Villas Del Sol Assisted Living's TULIP record.

Penalties are reserved for serious or repeated violations. Ordinary findings are fixed through a plan of correction and never reach this section.

What should we compare Villas Del Sol Assisted Living with nearby?

The nearest other licensed assisted living is Loving Care Assisted Living Community (1.0 mi by straight line, Type A, 37 places), and the closest acute-care hospital is University Medical Center of El Paso at about 4.5 miles.

For skilled nursing later on, the closest CMS-certified nursing homes are Vista Hills Health Care Center (2.2 mi, CMS 1 of 5) and Oasis Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (3.1 mi, CMS 4 of 5).

These are straight-line miles from 520 East Rd; actual driving routes around El Paso will be longer.

What should we confirm with Villas Del Sol Assisted Living before signing?

Let the state data set the agenda. First, ask the manager to show the plan of correction for the health findings listed above and how each fix is checked.

• Ask who gives medications, and whether a licensed nurse reviews the medication records.
• Ask how many staff are awake in the building between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Ask whether caregivers speak Spanish, English or both on every shift, if that matters to your parent.
• Ask whether the facility contracts with STAR+PLUS health plans for assisted living services, and the room-and-board rate if so.
• Ask for the admission agreement and fee schedule in writing, including what triggers a higher level-of-care charge.