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10 Best Independent Living Communities in El Paso County, TX
The cost of independent living in El Paso County is about $3,272 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 27 options. Read 75 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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37 reviews
My husband and I were very pleased with the care she received. [name removed] was not an easy person to care for and they had lots of patience with her. [name removed] did not really partake in many of the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
GoodLife Senior Living and Memory Care, the answer is quite simple. We’ve built a company whose focus is on compassionate care for those who are ready to acquire all the rewards of being a senior citizen; relaxation and reflection. Our mission is to compassionately provide safe activities of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
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67 reviews
I would share with them that the staff are phenomenal people who truly care about the residents. They were never upset when I would call and ask them to check my Aunt's phone because I could not reach her.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Legacy at Cimarron, we provide assisted living and memory care services in El Paso, TX, offering a welcoming environment designed for older adults. Our community focuses on creating meaningful experiences, offering daily activities, and providing personalized care to residents. Our...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
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32 reviews
after some initial issues with possibly missing items from my mother's room, she has begun settling in to her apartment. she loves the food, the library, the back garden, and the weekly outings with the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte is nestled in fashionable and culture-filled east El Paso, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and shopping. Family members and caregivers find comfort in the availability of on-site personal care professionals and our proximity to...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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7 reviews
Excellent community. They truly show that they care and that your family matters. It's more than just a business. Close to my home, very professional and courteous administration staff. It was recommended...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Love this place I have my mom there they take very good care her I am thankful for them recommended
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
In addition to offering Assisted Living services, we also offer a special Alzheimer's and Dementia care unit for those needing a more secure environment. We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance...
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We chose Simpatico Cielo Vista because I had an aunt who was here for 5 years and we had a good experience with them. The facility itself is 1 story and smaller so you do not have to worry about stairs or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Offering Assisted Living and Alzheimer's/Dementia care in a beautiful setting. A circular walking path for residents and a beautiful interior courtyard offers green space for gathering with friends or simply enjoying the greenery and birds that join us daily.Located at 7949 Sunmount Drive in El...
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My mom has done great since the move to Sunridge at Palisades. We are very happy with the staff. They are doing a great job caring for our loved ones needs. Mom is enjoying the variety of choices at meal...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home truly is where the heart is... which explains why we've put so much heart into making SunRidge at Palisades such an inviting home for our residents. With handsomely appointed living areas throughout our entire community, there are so many convenient and comfortable ways to join friends or go...
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23 reviews
My loved one was previously a resident at Royal Estates of El Paso for about a year and she had a great experience at this facility! Royal Estates of El Paso was awesome throughout her stay there. I would...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Royal Estates of El Paso is located on El Paso's beautiful west side. All apartments have a kitchen area and private baths, as well as emergency pendant systems. Thermostat is controlled individually. Amenities include three restaurant style meals daily,weekly housekeeping, laundry service,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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[Name removed] and her staff are great! My mother is early onset Alzheimer’s and so she doesn’t think she should be there. The staff helped to make her feel like she was there to help others and now she is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Sun Ridge at Desert Springs, a dementia care community, we provide superior Resident focused care. Our caregivers focus on knowing a resident's wants, needs and preferences based on their life story. Understanding the residents' past experiences and preferences allow us to provide for their...
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Overall our experience with Regency of El Paso has been a good one. I thought the registration and move-in process was handled very well, they did a great job making her feel welcome and helping her get...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Regency of El PasoRegency of El Paso is an assisted living community located in El Paso, TX. El Paso is located in El Paso County and is home to just over 837,000 people. El Paso is a beautiful city on the border with Mexico and home to a lot of shops, new real estate, restaurants, sports venues...
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Cost of independent living in El Paso County, TX
The average cost of senior living in El Paso County is $3,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Agua Dulce, TX with an average of $3,004 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in El Paso County, TX vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in El Paso County, TX vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in El Paso County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in El Paso County, TX by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in El Paso County
Recent reviews for independent living in El Paso County
Sunridge at Desert Springs in El Paso, TX
4.7
My Mother has lived at Sun Ridge at Desert Springs for 8 years. She has been very well cared for and treated like a beloved family member. It is a homelike environment that is clean, bright and nicely furnished. The employees/caregivers treat the residents like family and I appreciate the fact ...
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Vibralife El Paso Senior Living
4.0
At the time, she was in Assisted Living and had the most personal feel. Also location and newness of the facility. Overall it's been good with a caring staff. Mostly good communication with leadership. Like most places, they need more staff. But I would recommend
GoodLife Senior Living El Paso
5.0
Good Life has been a blessing! I thought after losing my father I would have to worry about memory care for my mom but I was wrong. Good life has given me peace to rest at night knowing my mom is loved and cared for. Good life is so clean and it never smells bad. My mother is always spotless. My ...
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El Paso County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Paso County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Paso County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in El Paso County independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of El Paso County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
El Paso County, TXNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in El Paso County independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of El Paso County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
El Paso County, TXNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
35%
36%
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Paso County independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in El Paso County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
El Paso County, TXNational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
35%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
GoodLife Senior Living El Paso, The Legacy at Cimarron and Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte are the top-rated independent living facilities near El Paso County, Texas. See full list of communities.
There are 27 independent living facilities near El Paso County, Texas. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in El Paso County, Texas is GoodLife Senior Living El Paso. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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