El Paso, TX Senior Living
El Paso is a large city in the western-most part of Texas, situated between the border of the country of Mexico to the south and the state of New Mexico to the north and the west. El Paso shares a metropolitan area with the Mexican city of Juarez. The land on which El Paso now sits has been inhabited for thousands of years, first by Native American peoples and later by Spanish colonists. Today, El Paso is a diverse city that has been ranked among the safest cities of its size in the country. Senior living in El Paso offers warm, dry weather year round in an affordable metropolitan center.
El Paso is a great place to learn about the natural and cultural history of this part of the American southwest, at museums such as the El Paso Museum of Archaeology and the Centennial Museum & Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Other attractions include the distinctive Abraham Chavez Theatre, the El Paso Zoo, and the 90-acre McKelligon Canyon Park. El Paso is also home to a large number of post-secondary educational institutions, including the University of Texas at El Paso.
Population
At the time of the 2011 US Census, the population of the city of El Paso was 651,881 residents. The median age of the residents of El Paso was 32.5 years, which is significantly lower than the Texas median age of 40.8 years. 10.7 percent of the residents of the city were 65 years of age or older.
Cost of Living
El Paso is a very affordable place to live, even for Texas, which is quite affordable overall. As of 2012, the cost of living index for El Paso was 83.3, much lower than the US average of 100 and also lower than the Texas average of 89. *City-Data.com
Cost of Assisted Living in El Paso
Like the overall cost of living, the cost of housing in El Paso is lower than the average for the state of Texas. In 2009, the median value of a house or condo in El Paso was $115,300, compared to a Texas median value of $125,800. It is also possible to find very affordable assisted living in El Paso. The price of a one bedroom unit in an assisted living facility currently begins as low as $950 per month, and ranges as high as $4,200 per month. *City-Data.com
Crime Rates
The crime rates in El Paso are very low for a city of its size. In 2010, the city property crime rate was lower than the state property crime rate by 26.31 percent, and lower than the national property crime rate by 5.24 percent. The same year, the city violet crime rate was 1.77 percent higher than the Texas violent crime rate, and 13.53 percent higher than the national violent crime rate. *CityRating.com
Medical Facilities
There are many large hospitals and medical centers in the city of El Paso. Some of the most notable medical facilities include the East El Paso Physicians Medical Center LLC, the El Paso Specialty Hospital, the Las Palmas Medical Center, the Providence Memorial Hospital, the Sierra Medical Center, the Sierra Providence East Medical Center, and the University Medical Center of El Paso. *City-Data.com
Transportation
The city of El Paso is served by the Sun Metro Mass Transit System that operates natural gas powered buses throughout the city. Commuter bus service is available between El Paso and the New Mexico city of Las Cruces. Travel to and from El Paso is provided through the El Paso International Airport and Amtrak.
Local Resources
Sharp Seniors found 226 Communities near El Paso, TX
Buen Pastor Home Healthcare Inc
9900 Montana Ave Ste C8
El Paso, TX, 79925
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
Del Sol Lifecare Cardiac Rehab
7852 Gateway Blvd E
El Paso, TX, 79915
Services Provided: Short Term/ Rehabilitative Service.
10048 Suez Drive
El Paso, TX, 79925
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
Santa Teresa Provider Assisted Services LLC
1454 Greg Powers
El Paso, TX, 79936
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
2150 Trawood Drive Suite 260b
El Paso, TX, 79935
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
El Paso Health & Rehabilitation Center
11525 Vista Del Sol Dr
El Paso, TX, 79936
Services Provided: Short Term/ Rehabilitative Service, Skilled Nursing Facility.
Mountain View Healthcare Center
1600 Murchison Rd
El Paso, TX, 79902
Services Provided: Short Term/ Rehabilitative Service, Skilled Nursing Facility.
2503 E Yandell Dr
El Paso, TX, 79903
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
2525 E Missouri Ave
El Paso, TX, 79903
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
La Victoria Adult Day Care Center #6
5000 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX, 79905
Services Provided: Adult Day Care, In-Home Care.
2426 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX, 79903
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
Vista Hills Health Care Center
1599 Lomaland Dr
El Paso, TX, 79935
Services Provided: Short Term/ Rehabilitative Service, Skilled Nursing Facility.
2729 Porter Ave
El Paso, TX, 79930
Services Provided: Short Term/ Rehabilitative Service, Skilled Nursing Facility.
4614 Trowbridge Dr
El Paso, TX, 79903
Services Provided: Short Term/ Rehabilitative Service, Skilled Nursing Facility.
900 Chelsea St Ste B
El Paso, TX, 79903
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
6028 Surety Dr Ste 100
El Paso, TX, 79905
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
1160 Airway Blvd Ste D3-2
El Paso, TX, 79925
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
11204 Montwood Dr
El Paso, TX, 79936
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
Always Caring Home Care Services Inc
2800 N Stanton St Ste A
El Paso, TX, 79902
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
El Paso Community Home Health Inc
9434 Viscount Blvd Ste 250
El Paso, TX, 79925
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
4026 N Mesa St Ste A
El Paso, TX, 79902
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
Chaparral Bldg 4150 Rio Bravo Dr Ste 120
El Paso, TX, 79902
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
Quantum Home Care Services Inc
3100 N Lee Trevino Dr Ste C 1
El Paso, TX, 79936
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
9207 Montana Ave Ste A
El Paso, TX, 79925
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
Cuidado Casero Home Health Of El Paso Inc
1617 E Missouri Ave
El Paso, TX, 79902
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
1155 Westmoreland Dr Ste 117
El Paso, TX, 79925
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
1800 E Cliff Dr Ste B
El Paso, TX, 79902
Services Provided: In-Home Care.
