Vista Hills Health Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Vista Hills Health Care Center

Vista Hills Health Care Center, located in  the sunny city of EL Paso, TX, is a care facility dedicated to providing quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. This skilled facility offers specialized care by highly skilled clinicians and therapists in a warm, home-like environment.
As part of their services they provide residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, respite care services, wound care, and other care services such as their memory care program for residents living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Additionally they also provide nutritional services through their fine dining options, and full activities programs to ensure that their physical activity, mental stimulation and psychosocial needs are met.

(915) 593-1131

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Texas average: 2.8/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Texas average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Texas average: 2.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Texas average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 32m per day

This home provides 3% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Texas average: 3h 38m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 20m per day 26m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 57m per day 57m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 5m per day 2h 1m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 58m per day 2h 59m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 1m per day 4m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 25m per day 21m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Texas average
Occupancy rate 76.7%
Residents per day (avg) 83
Occupancy rate
76.7%
Residents per day (avg)
83

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

15% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 30 days

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

41% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$10.4M
Profit
$428.6K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$10,361,257.00
Profit
$428,577.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.9M
38% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.0M
Total costs $9.9M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
50 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 51 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Services

MEDICARE/MEDICAID

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing
License Date
February 23, 2024
License Expiration
February 23, 2027

Additional licensing details

License number: 311869
Year opened: 5/3/1976
CMS Certification Number: 455493
County: EL PASO

Ownership & operating entity

Vista Hills Health Care Center is administrated by VIRGINIA SANCHEZ.

Management company: CREATIVE SOLUTIONS IN HEALTHCARE, INC
Owner: EL PASO VIII ENTERPRISES, LLC
Ownership type: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Type Of Units

Medicaid and Medicare
120 units
Total beds
120 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Sylvia Roldan, HR
Administrator email: [email protected]
Contact Vista Hills Health Care Center

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Places of interest near Vista Hills Health Care Center

Address 9.1 miles from city center — 1.17 miles to nearest hospital (Del Sol Medical Center)

Address 1599 Lomaland Dr, El Paso, TX 79935

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

99
Total Staff
97
Employees
2
Contractors
29,824
Total Hours (Quarter)
41
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse88.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse219.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant367.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
76 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
13 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.1%
of total hours from contractors
42 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3603612,24891100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse210216,52791100%9.1
Medication Aide/Technician5051,8549099%10.7
RN Director of Nursing3031,4197684%8.2
Speech Language Pathologist8081,2357380%6.6
Registered Nurse8081,1078695%8.6
Nurse Aide in Training3039457684%7.5
Qualified Social Worker2027006571%5.7
Nurse Practitioner1015386774%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Physical Therapy Aide1014836369%7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014666066%7.8
Administrator1014485662%8
Dietitian1014225763%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant2023816774%5.7
Other Dietary Services Staff2023604752%7.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician1011465459%2.7
Occupational Therapy Aide01136910%4
Medical Director011633%2

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 18

Texas average 7.4


Last Health inspection on Oct 2025

Total health citations 73
Citations per inspection
4.06

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

33 of 73 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 40 of 73 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
50% better than Texas average

Texas average: 2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.4

1 critical citation More info Texas average: 2

0 serious citations More info Texas average: 0.4

70 moderate citations More info Texas average: 23

2 minor citations More info Texas average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 31, 2025

Quality of Care critical citation Oct 31, 2025

Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 24, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Apr 24, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Creative Solutions
Resident Census by Payment Source
76 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (3.9%)
Medicaid 62 (81.6%)
Private Pay/Other 11 (14.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.9
26% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 8.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.9
18% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 16.0

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.7%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 16.2%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 26.0%
60% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 16.2%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 14.1%
10% better than Texas average

Texas average: 15.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.7%
80% better than Texas average

Texas average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.4%
22% better than Texas average

Texas average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.6%
120% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 3.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.2%
25% better than Texas average

Texas average: 2.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.4%
6% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 7.9%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.5%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.6%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 97.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.1%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 90.4%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.9%
31% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.3%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 88.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 28.3%
9% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 25.9%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 2.6%
78% better than Texas average

Texas average: 12.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Texas average

Texas average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 55.0%
In line with Texas average

Texas average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 36.0%
29% worse than Texas average

Texas average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $40K
51% lower than Texas average

Texas average: $80K

Number of fines 1
60% fewer fines than Texas average

Texas average: 2.5

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
354% more payment denials than Texas average

Texas average: 0.2

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $40K
Texas average $80K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 5, 2024
$40K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Dec 5, 2024
49 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Large state; rural access challenges.

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed.

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Texas SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).

None; tax-based eligibility.

Not assessed.

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

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