Nursing home / skilled nursing
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
Nursing home / skilled nursing in El Paso, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 9650 Kenworthy St |
| City | El Paso |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 79924 |
| County | El Paso |
| Phone | 915-751-0967 |
| Website | https://www.glo.texas.gov/veterans/veterans-homes/el-paso |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 676060 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | August 3, 2005 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, long-term care, memory care, art therapy, music therapy, pet therapy |
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home is in 9650 Kenworthy St, El Paso, TX 79924. Phone: 915-751-0967. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 2, staffing 4, quality measures 2).
The Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso provides long-term nursing care for Texas Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. The home has 160 beds, and 60 of them are set aside for memory care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Residents can join art, recreation, and wellness programs, group outings, and art, music, and pet therapies on the home's 42.8-acre grounds. CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 96.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 42.3%.
More about this provider
| The Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home in El Paso is a Texas Veterans Land Board home providing long-term nursing care for Texas Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents, with 160 beds including 60 beds dedicated to memory care. | |
| Services and programs | The Texas General Land Office site describes the home as one of the VLB Texas State Veterans Homes providing long-term nursing care. The home has 160 beds, of which 60 are dedicated to memory care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, and Alzheimer's units with secure courtyards. It sits on 42.8 acres and offers on-site activities such as art, recreation, and wellness programs, off-site excursions and group outings, and therapy options including art, music, and pet therapies. Residents can choose a private or semi-private room based on availability. |
| Who it serves | Texas Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star parents. |
| Payment types it states | The site states that the VA subsidizes much of a veteran's cost to stay at a VLB Texas State Veterans Home. |
| Visiting and contact details | Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home, 9650 Kenworthy St., El Paso, TX 79924. For information on Texas State Veterans Homes, the site gives the phone number 1-800-252-VETS (1-800-252-8387). |
| Website | https://www.glo.texas.gov/veterans/veterans-homes/el-paso |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 4 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 1 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.45 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.79 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 72 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 96.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 168 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 72 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 168 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2026-04-09 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 14 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 8 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 21 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.18063 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 56.3 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.83718 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.3 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.98363 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.43727 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.35180 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.34023 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.27359 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 503 |
| Chain Name | TEXVET |
| Legal Business Name | STATE OF TEXAS VETERANS LAND BOARD |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 3.9 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 4.1 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 9 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 3.1 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 2.7 |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 155.2 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home
Where is Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home located?
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home is at 9650 Kenworthy St, El Paso, Texas 79924.
What care and services does Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home offer?
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, long-term care, memory care, art therapy, music therapy.
Is Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home Medicare-certified?
Yes. Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home's quality rating?
CMS gives Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5.
How do I contact Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home?
Call Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home at 915-751-0967.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.