Hogar Esperanza

What does the state record for Hogar Esperanza in El Paso show?

The HHSC record shows an active Type A license, #149599, for 7 residents at 6520 Navajo, expiring August 16, 2027.

Licensure type matters more than size here: Type A residents must be able to leave the building in an emergency without staff help, follow directions in an emergency and do not need routine care during the night (26 TAC 553.5).

How large is Hogar Esperanza compared with other El Paso assisted living?

At 7 licensed places, Hogar Esperanza ranks 25th of 31 licensed assisted living facilities in El Paso and Hudspeth counties, one of the smaller settings, with about 1% of the metro's licensed assisted living capacity.

Half of the metro's assisted living licenses are for 15 residents or fewer. Small homes like this one suit people who do better with quiet and routine; ask who covers when the manager is off site.

When was Hogar Esperanza last inspected, and what was found?

TULIP dates the latest HHSC visit at Hogar Esperanza to September 3, 2026, 2 months before this page was built, and lists 8 cited findings across its recent health and life safety inspections.

Health inspection (September 3, 2026) cited:

• The facility failed to conduct required fire drills and document fire drills on the required form.
• The facility failed to procure food from acceptable sources, or failed to handle food, subject to spoilage, as required.

Life Safety Code (fire and building) inspection (September 18, 2024) cited:

• The facility failed to check gas heating systems prior to the heating season and to maintain records of the those checks.
• The facility failed to obtain an inspection by the fire marshal every year and to keep documentation showing the outcome of the last inspection.
• The facility failed to conduct required fire drills and document fire drills on the required form.
• The facility failed to have a program to inspect, test, and maintain the fire alarm system and keep records of inspection, testing, and maintenance of the fire alarm system.
• The facility failed to keep documentation about the fire alarm system onsite at the facility.
• The facility failed to have a program to inspect, test, and maintain the fire sprinkler system and keep records of inspection, testing, and maintenance of the fire sprinkler system.

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 Hogar Esperanza keep a resident who develops dementia?

Hogar Esperanza holds no Alzheimer's certification, so it may not advertise specialized dementia care under Texas rules; as a Type A assisted living facility, it also could not be certified without converting to Type B.

Early memory loss is common in uncertified buildings. 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, 1.0 mi); Simpatico East Assisted Living and Memory Care in East Side & Far East (32 certified places, 6.8 mi); Luxe Life Senior Living in East Side & Far East (16 certified places, 7.7 mi).

Has HHSC penalized Hogar Esperanza?

No administrative penalty appears on Hogar Esperanza's TULIP record.

A clean enforcement record is worth noting, but it is not a rating. The inspection findings and a visit at an unannounced time tell you more.

What should we compare Hogar Esperanza with nearby?

The nearest other licensed assisted living is Simpatico Cielo Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care (1.0 mi by straight line, Type B, 114 places), and the closest acute-care hospital is University Medical Center of El Paso at about 2.0 miles.

If nursing care becomes necessary, the nearest certified homes are Nazareth Living Care Center (1.7 mi, CMS 3 of 5) and St Teresa Nursing & Rehab Center (3.7 mi, CMS 1 of 5).

Distances are straight lines, a rough guide to what is close; El Paso's mountain splits the city, so the West Side and Northeast are farther apart by road than they look.

What should we confirm with Hogar Esperanza before signing?

Bring the record with you. To start, ask the manager to show the plan of correction for the health findings listed above and how each fix is checked.

• Find out whether staff administer medications or only supervise residents who take their own, and who trains them.
• Ask how many staff are awake in the building between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Ask which languages the day and night caregivers speak; many El Paso families need a bilingual team.
• Ask whether a resident who runs out of savings could stay under STAR+PLUS, and at what room-and-board rate.
• Request the written fee schedule and the size of the last two annual increases.