Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte

Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte stands as a 55+ community on the east side of El Paso, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The building has two stories with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, plus cottages with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, closets, and either patios or balconies, and is suited for comfort and safety with easy-to-navigate floor plans, emergency call systems, and in-suite climate control. Residents pay month-to-month rent that covers three daily chef-prepared meals in restaurant-style dining rooms, weekly housekeeping, linen service, most utilities, free cable, Wi-Fi, laundry, and regular shuttle bus transportation for errands, appointments, or social outings. The grounds have landscaped gardens and walking paths, including a rose garden and dog-walking areas for those with pets-though there are some pet restrictions. There are both indoor and outdoor common spaces, with a beauty and barber salon, fitness center, library, game room, media lounge, computer room, and private dining rooms for family or events.

Vibrant Life® and Path to Wellness programs keep residents involved through a busy calendar of onsite and offsite activities, like exercise classes, Wii sports, bingo, billiards, dessert socials, arts and crafts, and music. There are devotional services, as well as educational, literary, and horticultural programs. For those who need help, the community offers assisted living help with bathing, dressing, and medication, and there's access to memory care programs for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Solstice doesn't employ full medical staff, but allows residents to use their own home health care services, with care coordination, home-care agency partnerships, medication reminders, and physical or occupational therapy available through outside professionals if needed. There's 24-hour telehealth access to medical advice, urgent call systems for emergencies, and a welcoming staff ready to help.

Apartments and cottages are neat and kept up, with plenty of space and natural light, while community areas offer chessboards, TVs, comfortable seating, and places for games or conversation. The dining rooms have stylish chandeliers and the kitchen staff prepares dietitian-approved menus meant to keep everyone healthy. The property is smoke-free inside, with parking for residents, and sits close to museums, entertainment venues, and shopping, and is near Fort Bliss, giving access to military benefits for veterans. Residents can come and go as they please, schedule tours, bring pets that meet guidelines, and pay by check or credit card. Solstice is part of Holiday Retirement's network, operating for more than 50 years, and residents can stay as their needs change, with personalized care tailored to each person and a focus on staying active, comfortable, and connected in a friendly environment.

Solstice Senior Living at Rio Norte is managed by Integral Senior Living.

Integral Senior Living (ISL), founded in 2002 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, has emerged as a leading third-party management company specializing in senior independent living, assisted living, memory care, and new development properties. Managing 58 communities across 15 states including California, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Tennessee, Alabama, Michigan, Missouri, and Florida, ISL ranks as the 20th largest senior living provider in the United States with annual revenues reaching $750 million.

In 2023, ISL entered a transformative partnership with Discovery Senior Living through an investment by Lee Equity Partners and Coastwood Senior Housing Partners, creating the nation's fifth-largest senior housing operator. This strategic alliance positioned ISL as Discovery's largest vertically integrated senior living operator, managing over 113 communities within the Discovery family of companies. Together, Discovery Senior Living has become the largest privately held operator in the U.S., with a portfolio of nearly 35,000 units across 350 communities in almost 40 states, supported by more than 17,000 employees.

ISL's care philosophy centers on fostering dignity and respect for residents while promoting their independence and individuality. Their person-centric approach is exemplified in programs like Generations Memory Care, where individuals are viewed as whole persons first rather than being defined by their conditions. The company delivers meaningful and vibrant life experiences through exceptional amenities, award-winning programs, chef-prepared meals, and expert care. This commitment extends to creating fulfilling work environments for associates, recognizing that employee satisfaction directly impacts resident care quality.

The company's excellence has earned significant recognition, including 19 communities being named among the Best Senior Living Communities for 2024. Under the leadership of President and CEO Collette Gray, who received the 2025 McKnight's Senior Living Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award and was inducted into the McKnight's Women of Distinction Hall of Honor in 2023, ISL has maintained its position as an industry leader. The partnership with Discovery has proven transformative for operations, enhancing support services, improving employee retention through enhanced benefits, and allowing both companies to leverage best practices while maintaining their unique cultures and programs.