The Forest Assisted Living in El Paso, TX

The Forest Assisted Living is an assisted living community in El Paso, TX.

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9355 North Loop, El Paso, TX 79907

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

4.2 from 79 reviews
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Overall Review of The Forest Assisted Living

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Staff responsiveness and compassion stand out

Residents and families frequently describe staff members as caring, patient, and responsive.

Across the reviews, residents and families repeatedly mention staff who are attentive, patient, and quick to respond to requests or concerns. Several reviewers also highlight supportive communication during transitions, including moves, rehab, and changes in care needs. Even when reviews are critical, they still describe specific interactions—showing how important day-to-day responsiveness is to families making decisions.

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Dining quality gets strong praise

The dining experience is a frequent highlight in residents’ day-to-day feedback.

Many reviewers describe the food as excellent, with daily menu options and variety that make meals something to look forward to. Several mention specific details like chef-prepared menus, dining room service, and ways the staff supports different dietary needs. A smaller number of reviews are dissatisfied with meal portions and meal quality, including complaints tied to weight loss concerns.

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Plenty of activities to stay engaged

Residents describe a steady schedule of activities and social opportunities.

Reviewers commonly say there are many things to do—daily activities, opportunities to socialize, and events that keep residents from getting bored. Some families point to group outings and planned experiences, while others describe the community spaces that encourage residents to spend time together. A few reviews focus on other problems, but the recurring theme in the positive feedback is that residents stay active.

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Care and rehab experiences vary widely

Rehab and nursing care receive both strong praise and serious complaints.

Several reviews are very positive about rehabilitation and healthcare support, including therapy progress, staff encouragement, and families feeling their loved ones were comfortable and cared for. Other reviews raise serious concerns about neglect in daily care, lack of proper hygiene, medication handling, and delayed or inadequate support. Taken together, residents and families appear to weigh the same services very differently depending on the specific experience.

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Pricing and food portion complaints

Some families connect rising costs with dissatisfaction about meals.

A small set of reviews mention price increases alongside complaints about meal portions and quality. One review describes concern about residents losing weight due to smaller portions, and another discusses not enough food and stolen personal items. These comments stand out because they tie multiple issues together—cost, food, and trust in day-to-day handling.

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Convenient nearby essentials

The location places common errands and destinations within a short drive.

Nearby listings include pharmacies, parks, and restaurants that can help make day-to-day errands easier for families. Hospital access is also close by, which may matter when care needs change. Reviews do not focus heavily on location, but the nearby mix includes both everyday services and places to visit.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 13 resident community capacity 13 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • 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)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.7 miles)
  • Farmacias de Similares (4.2 miles)
  • Farmacias del Ahorro (4.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • Rancho del Sol Park (2.2 miles)
  • Burning Mesquite Park (4.2 miles)
  • Thomas Manor Park (4.5 miles)
  • Dick Shinaut Park (5.6 miles)
  • Parque Rincones de San Marcos (6.8 miles)
  • Ascarate Park (7.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pei Wei Asian Diner (2.2 miles)
  • Whataburger (3.9 miles)
  • Wing Daddy's (3.9 miles)
  • Burritos Crisostomos (4.4 miles)
  • Fullenios Taco Fish & Beer (4.5 miles)
  • Sushi Itto (4.9 miles)
  • Carlos and Mickey's (5.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Foundation Surgical Hospital Of El Paso (2.9 miles)
  • East El Paso Surgical Center (5.1 miles)
  • Hospital Angeles (5.3 miles)
  • Hospital Infantil de Especialidades (6.5 miles)
  • Clinica IMSS #66 (6.8 miles)
  • The Hospitals of Providence East Campus (7.2 miles)
  • Médica Sur (8.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Farmacia de LOURDES Paseo de Aragon (4.4 miles)
  • Eastside Women's Healthcare Center (4.6 miles)
  • Rascon Ortiz Pablo Dr (5.2 miles)
  • Imss #65 (5.5 miles)
  • El Paso Orthopaedic Surgery Group (6.4 miles)
  • Acosta Medina Luz del Carmen Dra (9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Caffenio (4.5 miles)
  • Dolce Vita Mexico (5.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (7 miles)
  • El Puente (7.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Parroquia de Todos los Santos (5.9 miles)
  • Iglesia de San Judas Tadeo (7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinépolis (6.1 miles)
  • Cinépolis (6.1 miles)
  • Cinemark (7.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Hertz Rent A Car (9 miles)

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