Royal Estates of El Paso

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  • Interior

    An elegant, symmetrical indoor staircase with white railings and soft lighting.
  • Decor

    A modern apartment with an open floor plan featuring a kitchen and living room.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living area with multiple seating arrangements and a bookshelf.
  • Bedroom

    A modern bedroom with a neatly made bed, ceiling fan, and minimalist decor.
  • Windows

    A modern living room with blue sofas and a chandelier.
  • Dining

    A modern dining room with a large wooden table, comfortable chairs, and wall art under soft lighting.
  • Lighting

    A neatly arranged bathroom with a mirror, sink, toilet, and towels.
  • Seating Area

    A cozy lounge area with decorative chairs and a large television, featuring artwork on the walls.
  • Floor Plan

    Floor plan for an independent and assisted living studio apartment.
  • Piano

    A small chapel with arranged chairs, a cross at the front, and a piano in the corner.
  • Hallway

    A cozy living room with a seating area adjacent to a well-lit hallway.

Royal Estates of El Paso

Royal Estates of El Paso is an assisted living community in El Paso, TX.

Information last verified:

435 S Mesa Hills Dr, El Paso, TX 79912

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.2 from 163 reviews
5 stars
110
4 stars
18
3 stars
9
2 stars
11
1 stars
15

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Royal Estates of El Paso Costs & Pricing

Royal Estates of El Paso offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both El Paso County and the broader Texas market. For a studio apartment, residents at Royal Estates pay $2,599 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,115 and even more so compared to the state average of $3,758. Similarly, one-bedroom apartments are available at $2,699 in Royal Estates, again offering savings over the county's rate of $2,912 and the state's higher figure of $3,761. Even for two-bedroom units, priced at $3,399, Royal Estates remains cost-effective against the county's average of $2,922 and the state's average of $4,215. Overall, Royal Estates provides an appealing option for those seeking quality living arrangements with favorable pricing within a highly competitive market.

Floor plansRoyal Estates of El PasoEl Paso CountyTexas
Studio$2,599$3,115$3,758
1 Bedroom$2,699$2,912$3,761
2 Bedrooms$3,399$2,922$4,215

Overall Review of Royal Estates of El Paso

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Parking feels too limited

Parking is frequently described as too limited, with some residents mentioning towing risk.

Several residents say parking availability is tight, especially during evenings or for everyone in the building. Some describe needing to pay for additional options like carports to avoid being stuck without a spot. A few also mention enforcement actions, such as the risk of towing if parked outside what they consider allowed areas. Taken together, parking comes up as a recurring day-to-day inconvenience in the reviews.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Maintenance and utilities disappoint

Maintenance and essential utilities are repeatedly described as unreliable or slow to resolve.

Multiple reviews point to ongoing maintenance problems, including broken laundry equipment and issues like water being shut off for hours. Others describe longer delays after reporting concerns, such as needing months before something was addressed. Internet downtime and pest-control issues are also mentioned as problems that residents tied to day-to-day frustration. While some reviews report same-day fixes, the overall pattern in the negative reviews is that residents often had to keep pushing to get issues handled.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food is a mixed experience

Residents describe dining as either genuinely good or not meeting needs.

On the positive side, some residents (and families) describe restaurant-style dining and say the food is good, nutritious, and offered with options like diabetic desserts. Others are more critical, calling meals bland or tasteless and stating the food doesn’t meet diabetic or low-salt needs as promised. A few reviewers also raise concerns about the dining experience by noting they don’t like the food quality or the food service details. Overall, dining satisfaction varies across the reviews.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Care communication can be stressful

Some residents describe difficulty getting clear, timely responses around move-out matters.

Two reviews specifically highlight problems with communication during the move-out process, including delays in receiving security deposit details and documentation. Both mention extended wait times and ongoing back-and-forth rather than a straightforward resolution. These comments focus on the transition period, not on everyday care activities described elsewhere in the reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 70 resident community capacity 70 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • El Paso International (9 miles away) El Paso International (9 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of El Paso, Texas, offers a variety of amenities that cater to seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable living environment. With several parks nearby such as Crestmont Park and Chihuahuita Park, there are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The abundance of dining options including Thyme Matters, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, and Chick-Fil-A provide easy access to delicious meals. Additionally, the presence of multiple pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy ensures that medical needs are easily met. For healthcare services, there are reputable facilities like Providence Memorial Hospital, Sierra Medical Center, and University Medical Center of El Paso in close proximity. Places of worship such as Abundant Living Faith Center offer spiritual support within the community. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment with easy access to essential services for seniors considering relocation to El Paso.

Parks

  • Crestmont Park (0.5 miles)
  • Chihuahuita Park (5.3 miles)
  • Parque Chamizal (6.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Thyme Matters (0.6 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro (0.9 miles)
  • Don Carbón Sunland Park (1.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.5 miles)
  • Hope and Anchor (2.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Farmacias de Similares (3.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Mt West Family Health Center (0.9 miles)
  • El Paso Cardiology Associates (1.9 miles)
  • Westside Pediatric Night Clinic (2.6 miles)
  • El Paso Pediatric Associates (2.6 miles)
  • Westside Family Medicine (3.1 miles)
  • Surgical Center of El Paso (3.9 miles)
  • Las Palmas Medical Center Auxiliary (3.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Teapioca Lounge (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • District Coffee (4.9 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.2 miles)
  • L & J Cafe (5.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark (2.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Providence Memorial Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • Sierra Medical Center (4.1 miles)
  • The Hospitals of Providence Transmountain Campus (6.2 miles)
  • Texas Tech Medical Center (6.5 miles)
  • University Medical Center of El Paso (6.5 miles)
  • El Paso Children's Hospital (6.6 miles)
  • Nucleo Hospitalario Med (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Abundant Living Faith Center (7.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Hertz Rent A Car (8 miles)
  • TSA Security Check Point (8 miles)
  • El Paso International Airport (ELP) (8 miles)

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