Center at Zaragoza, LLC
Scout 74El Paso, TX · 80 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in El Paso.
Est. $4,820–$7,230/mo
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Vista Hills Health Care Center
1599 Lomaland Dr, El Paso, TX 79935 · El Paso County
33
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 69% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Vista Hills Health Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in El Paso, TX, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 82 residents per day. It operates as part of the Creative Solutions in Healthcare network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.38 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 97.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $40,465 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.40 hrs/resident/day)
- •High staff turnover (97.2%)
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
- •$40,465 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated El Paso options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 82
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Creative Solutions in Healthcare
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 455493
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $4,820–$7,230/mo (median $5,820) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local El Paso prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.40
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.38
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 97.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- 1 ($40,465)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (73 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-30Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
2026-04-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
2026-02-11Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2026-02-11Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…
2026-02-11Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-02-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2026-02-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2026-02-11Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-05 | Fine | $40,465 |
| 2024-12-05 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1599 Lomaland Dr, El Paso, TX
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Vista Hills Health Care Center
How much does Vista Hills Health Care Center cost?
Vista Hills Health Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the El Paso, TX area typically runs $4,820–$7,230 per month (median $5,820, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Vista Hills Health Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Vista Hills Health Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Vista Hills Health Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 97.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Vista Hills Health Care Center?
Vista Hills Health Care Center has 73 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Vista Hills Health Care Center have availability?
Typically 69% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Vista Hills Health Care Center offer?
Vista Hills Health Care Center in El Paso, TX offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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