Assisted Living near El Paso, TX

Assisted Living El Paso, TX

Assisted living facilities provide community living and supervision for seniors who may require assistance with the activities of daily living. The state requires licensing from the Department of Social Services and Community Care Licensing Division. This type of facility is required to have staff available 24 hours a day and have a bath/shower and toilet available to every resident. Food services must meet the recommended dietary allowances provided by the National Academy of Sciences Food and Nutrition Board. Facilities must also comply with residents’ dietary preferences, taking into account cultural and religious backgrounds. In certain circumstances a facility may provide nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing care or hospice services.

Public assistance is available through the State’s Medicaid 1915(c) Assisted Living Waiver program. The median annual cost for an assisted living facility in Texas is $54,000.

Licensing Requirements – Texas

Cost of Living in El Paso, TX

Compared to other cities in the state, El Paso is one of the cheapest in terms of cost of living. The cost-of-living index for the city is nearly twenty points below the national average of 100, while the grocery index is eight points below the average. This means that El Paso is an affordable living option compared to the average U.S. city.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income
82	92	$864	18.1%	$121,349	$44,431

Local Hospitals

In total, there are four general hospitals that provide emergency services to the city. Two of the highest rated hospitals in the city are:

• The El Paso Heart Center
• Las Palmas Medical Center

Weather and Climate

El Paso has a hot semi-arid type of climate. This means that the city has a desert-like climate with extremely hot summers and mild to cool winters. The city typically experiences very little rain and, on average, the humidity level for El Paso is roughly 43.9%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at about 51.5%

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
82°F	98°F (June)	69°F (June)	51°F	65°F (December)	33°F (February)

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
81 (Moderate)	114 during December (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)

When the air quality index rating is at the level of Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, the air quality is rated as dangerous for those who have upper respiratory issues like COPD. During these periods, all persons should limit the amount of time spent on outdoor activities to a minimum, especially those who are at risk.

Precipitation and Inclement Weather

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Inclement weather
1”	2” (January)	Earthquakes (high), floods, and tornados

Demographics and Values

2016 Presidential Election Results for El Paso County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party or abstained
49.24%	43.21%	7.55%

Population Statistics

Population city proper	Population metro area	Population density
845,674	683,577	1,025 people per square mile

Age

Median	60+	70+	80+
33	8%	5%	3%

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
22%	21%	7%

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more	Other or Not Specified
1.3%	3.8%	80.8%	0.6%	0.1%	8%	2.4	9.8%

Religious Denominations

Judaism	Eastern religion	Islam	Nonbelievers, agnostic, or atheist	Catholicism	Pentecostalism	Other Christian faith
0.1%	1.3%	0.3%	47.1%	33%	4%	7%

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
23,873	39	6

Miscellaneous

Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
62%	14%	20%	6%	9%

El Paso is considered neutral to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community may or may not be accepted by the general public. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are typically able to participate in daily public life without fear of bigotry; however, there may be instances where this is not the case. Different neighborhoods across El Paso may differ in their acceptance levels, ranging from very accepting to potentially hostile.

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

El Paso is home to a strong and vibrant Chicano art community. With Juarez located right on the other side of the border, Mexican and Latino influences are very present, especially when it comes to cuisine. The foods of the area are bright, fresh and bursting with flavor, and El Paso features this cuisine in many of its restaurants.

Licensure Definitions for Assisted Living in El Paso, TX

In the state of Texas there are a number of licensure terms that apply to what are commonly referred to as “assisted living facilities.”

• Assisted Living Type A: Community for residents who are able to evacuate the premises unassisted, are able to follow directions under emergency conditions, and do not require routine attendance during nighttime sleeping. These facilities accept residents that need only minimal assistance
• Assisted Living Type B: Community for residents who do not qualify for a Type A facility, but only if those residents are not permanently bedfast. These facilities accept residents that need more than minimal assistance
• Assisted Living Type C (Adult Foster Care): 4-bed facilities that meet the minimum standards and rules for enrollment in the DADS Adult Foster Care home program
• Assisted Living Type E: These facilities are similar to Type A, but are limited to no more than 16 beds