For profit - Limited Liability company · 108 certified beds · CMS number 675723
Nazareth Living Care Center, El Paso, TX
CMS records 56 health deficiencies at Nazareth Living Care Center in El Paso, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Jan 9, 2026. The highest severity cited is F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). CMS lists no fines or payment denials in the last three years.
- 56deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 18in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Fhighest severity · Potential for harm
- $0fines, last 3 years
- 2CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Nazareth Living Care Center as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Nazareth Living Care Center may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (18 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Jan 9, 2026. CMS counts 18 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in this cycle.
Jan 28, 2026 · Complaint inspection
6 deficiencies, highest E
F919 · Working call system
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 29, 2026
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 29, 2026
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 29, 2026
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 29, 2026
F693 · Feeding tube use and care
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 29, 2026
F580 · Telling residents and families about changes
Requirement cited (CMS): Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 29, 2026
Jan 9, 2026 · Standard inspection
12 deficiencies, highest E
F940 · Staff training program
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F814 · Garbage disposal
Requirement cited (CMS): Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F692 · Nutrition and hydration
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F610 · Investigating and responding to allegations
Requirement cited (CMS): Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences
Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 30, 2026
Previous cycle: 21 deficiencies (standard inspection Oct 31, 2024)
Standard inspection Oct 31, 2024. CMS counts 21 health deficiencies and 26 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Jun 18, 2025 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest D
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 19, 2025
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 19, 2025
F550 · Dignity and the right to exercise rights
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jun 20, 2025
Nov 25, 2024 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest D
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 26, 2024
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 26, 2024
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 30, 2024
Oct 31, 2024 · Standard inspection
15 deficiencies, highest F
F921 · Safe, functional, sanitary building
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F908 · Equipment kept in safe working order
Requirement cited (CMS): Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F867 · Quality monitoring and improvement projects
Requirement cited (CMS): Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F865 · Quality improvement (QAPI) program
Requirement cited (CMS): Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F804 · Palatable, attractive food at safe temperatures
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F761 · Drug labeling and secure storage
Requirement cited (CMS): 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F759 · Medication error rate under 5 percent
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F695 · Respiratory and oxygen care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F658 · Professional standards in care
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
F577 · Seeing inspection results
Requirement cited (CMS): Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Nov 1, 2024
Earlier cycle: 17 deficiencies (standard inspection Sep 8, 2023)
Standard inspection Sep 8, 2023. CMS counts 17 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Aug 9, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F690 · Bladder, bowel, and catheter care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Aug 10, 2024
Sep 29, 2023 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest E
F842 · Complete, confidential medical records
Requirement cited (CMS): Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 2, 2023
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 30, 2023
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 2, 2023
Sep 8, 2023 · Standard + complaint inspection
13 deficiencies, highest E
F943 · Abuse prevention and dementia training
Requirement cited (CMS): Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 2, 2023
F942 · Resident rights training for staff
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 3, 2023
F941 · Communication training for caregivers
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 3, 2023
F908 · Equipment kept in safe working order
Requirement cited (CMS): Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 29, 2023
F814 · Garbage disposal
Requirement cited (CMS): Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 28, 2023
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 28, 2023
F758 · Psychotropic drug safeguards
Requirement cited (CMS): Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 28, 2023
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 28, 2023
F694 · IV fluid administration
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 28, 2023
F693 · Feeding tube use and care
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 28, 2023
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 28, 2023
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 29, 2023
F580 · Telling residents and families about changes
Requirement cited (CMS): Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 28, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
12 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Nazareth Living Care Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F842 Complete, confidential medical records | 5 | Jan 28, 2026; Jan 9, 2026; Jun 18, 2025; Oct 31, 2024; Sep 29, 2023 |
| F695 Respiratory and oxygen care | 4 | Jan 28, 2026; Jan 9, 2026; Nov 25, 2024; Oct 31, 2024 |
| F755 Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist | 4 | Jan 28, 2026; Oct 31, 2024; Sep 29, 2023; Sep 8, 2023 |
| F656 Comprehensive person-centered care plan | 3 | Jun 18, 2025; Oct 31, 2024; Sep 8, 2023 |
| F684 Quality of care | 3 | Jan 9, 2026; Nov 25, 2024; Sep 29, 2023 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 3 | Jan 9, 2026; Oct 31, 2024; Sep 8, 2023 |
| F550 Dignity and the right to exercise rights | 2 | Jan 9, 2026; Jun 18, 2025 |
| F580 Telling residents and families about changes | 2 | Jan 28, 2026; Sep 8, 2023 |
| F693 Feeding tube use and care | 2 | Jan 28, 2026; Sep 8, 2023 |
| F814 Garbage disposal | 2 | Jan 9, 2026; Sep 8, 2023 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 2 | Jan 9, 2026; Oct 31, 2024 |
| F908 Equipment kept in safe working order | 2 | Oct 31, 2024; Sep 8, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.56 h (above the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.30 h (below the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.00 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.3% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 1
- CMS overall rating
- 2 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 2 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 4 of 5
CMS figures for Nazareth Living Care Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 1475 Raynolds St., El Paso, TX 79903
- Phone
- (915) 565-4677
- County
- El Paso
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain (CMS)
- Paradigm Healthcare
- Certified beds
- 108
- Average residents per day
- 73
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Oct 9, 1997
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- None
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- Does the home use electronic health records, and can families get access through a portal? (F842, cited 5 times)
- How are oxygen equipment and breathing treatments managed and checked? (F695, cited 4 times)
- How are new medication orders filled, and how quickly can urgent medications arrive? (F755, cited 4 times)
- How are a resident's goals and preferences written into the care plan? (F656, cited 3 times)
Other nursing homes in El Paso and the same chain
- Avir at El Paso
El Paso · 93 deficiencies - Avir at Patriot
El Paso · 78 deficiencies - Franklin Heights Nursing & Rehabilitation
El Paso · 76 deficiencies - St. Teresa Nursing & Rehab Center
El Paso · 75 deficiencies - Los Arcos Del Norte Care Center
El Paso · 72 deficiencies - Mountain View Health & Rehabilitation
El Paso · 72 deficiencies - Paradigm at the Oak
Schulenburg · 60 deficiencies - Paradigm at Katy
Katy · 51 deficiencies - Paradigm at the Creek
Wharton · 43 deficiencies - Paradigm at Westbury
Houston · 42 deficiencies
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.