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Simpatico Cielo Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

7949 Sunmount Dr, Cielo Vista South · El Paso, TX 79925114 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: TX HHSC — view official record
Google rating
4.7/5

based on 39 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice if you prioritize a warm, family-oriented atmosphere and highly communicative management. While there was a period of significant dissatisfaction regarding staffing and supplies in the past, recent reviews suggest a much more stable and positive environment under current leadership.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

39 reviews on Google
Families considering Simpatico Cielo Vista can expect a highly compassionate environment characterized by a warm, family-like atmosphere and attentive staff members. While the facility is widely praised for its cleanliness, excellent food, and professional management, some past concerns regarding understaffing and the need for a more skilled activities director have been noted.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff9.0Clean5.0Activities3.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms9.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Welcoming and helpful administrative team
  • High-quality dining and food variety
  • Positive and professional management

Concerns

  • Need for improved activities programming
  • Historical issues with understaffing and supplies

Rating Trends

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18 reviews posted between Nov 30, 2022Dec 2, 2022 · 16 were 5-star

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how attentive and compassionate the nursing staff is here; how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent for every resident?
  • 2The dining options look great in the photos; could you tell us more about the variety of meals and how much input residents have in the menu?
  • 3What does a typical weekly calendar look like for the residents, and are there new types of social or creative programs being introduced recently?
  • 4How does the administrative team work with families to ensure we are always updated on our loved one's well-being?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what specific protocols are in place to ensure immediate care?
  • 6Since you are memory care certified, how do the daily routines and environmental features specifically support residents with cognitive changes?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is just as sweet. I got a smile of warmth and compassion from the whole place and everyone. I would highly recommend this place.

New resident's family · 2026★★★★★

The facility is well known for its beautiful building and manicured landscape on the outside. But on the inside is filled with many loving, caring and respectful employees, who care for my mother every day.

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

The individual room sizes are adequate even when shared with a roommate. The front desk area and throughout the hallways are decorated with personal seasonal touches and reflects the residents' personalities.

Memory care family member · 2023★★★★★
Source: 39 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Texas Health & Human Services Commission

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Key Findings

The facility has a history of safety-related violations regarding fire equipment maintenance and window screens, most of which were corrected in late 2020. However, a recent enforcement action from October 2025 includes a $3,400 penalty regarding a failure to ensure residents were free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Oct 6, 2025Enforcement
PenaltyReport

Administrative Penalty — 553.267(a)(3)(E)(ii) The facility failed to ensure each resident was free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Nov 4, 2020Routine

Health Code (1 violations) | Life Safety Code (4 violations)

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 30, 2020

The facility failed to ensure the required sprinkler system was inspected, tested, and maintained in compliance with NFPA 25.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 17, 2020

The facility failed to ensure metal or other approved waste baskets were provided in all areas where smoking is permitted.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 30, 2020

The facility failed to ensure that all operable windows had insect screens.

Life Safety CodeCorrected Nov 30, 2020

The facility failed to ensure an annual inspection was conducted by the local fire marshal.

Health CodeCorrected Nov 24, 2020

The facility failed to implement procedures that assure safe and sanitary use and storage of oxygen.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Simpatico Cielo Vista Operations LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Management Company

BAKA ENTERPRISES INC

Administrator

JAIME IBARRA

Source: State licensing data

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