Nursing Homes in ZIP 79938 (El Paso, TX)
There are 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 79938, El Paso, TX, in this CMS data release (average rating 2.5 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 79938
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Data profile for ZIP 79938
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 79938: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 2 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at Center at Zaragoza, LLC (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 200 certified beds are reported across 2 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.92 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 60.7%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $53,957 in fines.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Center at Zaragoza, LLC (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 200 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $53,957 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 |
| Avg RN turnover | 60.7% |
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 79938
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 79938, El Paso, TX, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avir at Tierra Este | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 120 | 99.8% | 71.4% | 8 |
| Center at Zaragoza, LLC | 4.0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 80 | 68.8% | 50.0% | 0 |
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Data sources
All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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