Western Hidalgo County runs along Expressway 83 past Mission toward Starr County: Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya and Sullivan City, with about 31,521 residents in their city limits in 2025 and many more in the surrounding colonias and rural neighborhoods.
This is the most rural part of the metro, and distance shapes care. There is no licensed assisted living here; there is one nursing home, in Peñitas, and a cluster of adult day centers in Palmview. Mission Regional Medical Center is the closest hospital for most addresses, and family caregivers here often rely on adult day vans and attendants.
How much licensed senior care is in Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City, Texas?
Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City had about 31,521 residents in the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, and HHSC lists 0 licensed assisted living facilities, 1 nursing home and 19 adult day centers with local addresses.
| License type | Licenses | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted living facilities | 0 | 0 |
| Alzheimer's certified places | — | 0 |
| Nursing homes | 1 | 130 |
| Adult day (DAHS) centers | 19 | 2112 |
| Home health agencies (office here) | 11 | — |
| Hospices (office here) | 2 | — |
| Personal assistance agencies (office here) | 16 | — |
For context, Hidalgo County as a whole has about 118,695 residents aged 65 and older (12.9% of the population) and 12,509 aged 85 and older.
Is there licensed assisted living in Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City?
No licensed assisted living facility has an address in Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City; the closest is The Bridges at Mission in Mission, roughly 8 miles away by straight line.
| Facility or agency | City | Miles (straight line) | Licensed capacity | Alzheimer's beds | Latest HHSC inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridges at Mission 1201 St Claire Blvd, 78572 | Mission | 7.8 | 61 | 61 | 01/09/2026 |
| Mission Guest House 1522 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 | Mission | 7.8 | 16 | 0 | 06/12/2026 |
| Senior Gardens 1522 E Griffin Pkwy, 78572 | Mission | 7.8 | 16 | 0 | 03/18/2026 |
| The Bungalows at Waterford Gardens 1522 E Griffin Parkway, 78572 | Mission | 7.8 | 15 | 0 | 03/17/2026 |
What nursing homes serve Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City?
1 licensed nursing home with 130 beds is in Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City; 0 of the 1 rated by CMS hold four or five stars overall.
| Facility or agency | CMS overall rating | Licensed capacity | Latest CMS health inspection | Health deficiencies (latest cycle) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Alturas De Penitas 414 Liberty Boulevard, 78576 | 3 of 5 | 130 | May 28, 2026 | 5 |
Where can a parent attend adult day care in Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City?
HHSC licenses 19 adult day (DAHS) centers in Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City, with licensed capacity from 52 to 200 participants.
| Facility or agency | Licensed capacity | City | First licensed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amigos Y Familia Adult Day Care 1414 Hill Dr, 78572 | 180 | Palmview | 2002 | (956) 584-8300 |
| Compassion Adult Day Care 211 E Exp 83 Ste a B C, 78595 | 88 | Sullivan City | 2005 | (956) 485-9067 |
| Del Pueblo Adult Day Care 700 N Commercial Drive, 78572 | 85 | Palmview | 2003 | (956) 519-5292 |
| El Sinai Adult Day Care 1516 Arboledas Dr, 78576 | 52 | Penitas | 2009 | (956) 583-6066 |
| Epoca De Oro Adult Day Care 915 N La Homa Road, 78574 | 129 | Palmview | 2012 | (956) 424-0124 |
| Epoca De Oro Adult Day Care #3 2308 Expressway 83, Suite D & E, 78576 | 99 | Penitas | 2022 | (956) 833-0035 |
| Five Star Adult Day Care 211 Showers Rd, 78572 | 85 | Palmview | — | (956) 598-7185 |
| Genesis Adult Day Care 6920 W Expressway 83, 78572 | 100 | Palmview | 2018 | (956) 583-6967 |
| Hacienda Las Fuentes 2308 N. Abram Road, 78572 | 122 | Palmview | 2017 | (956) 519-1900 |
| Idolina's Adult Day Care 38615 W Mile 7 Rd Ste. 1, 78576 | 90 | Penitas | 2011 | (956) 584-0737 |
| Kairos Adult Day Care Center 2200 W. Palma Vista Drive, 78572 | 200 | Palmview | 2009 | (956) 424-0021 |
| La Fuente Adult Day Care Center 1285 W Expy 83, 78595 | 85 | Sullivan City | — | (956) 485-9650 |
| La Trinidad Adult Day Care 1304 W Veterans Blvd, 78572 | 90 | Palmview | 2022 | (956) 600-8055 |
| Los Atrios Adult Day Care 1008 W Business Highway 83, 78572 | 86 | Palmview | 2026 | (956) 607-3483 |
| Mi Ilusion 3421 West Palma Vista Dr, 78572 | 80 | Palmview | 2011 | (956) 457-1998 |
| Mi Jardin Adult Day Care Center 1 614 W Palma Vista Dr, 78572 | 140 | Palmview | — | (956) 519-1339 |
| Mi Nuevo Mundo Adult Day Care 220 West 1st Street, 78560 | 99 | La Joya | 2006 | (956) 583-4658 |
| Mi Ranchito Adult Day Care 828 E Expressway 83, 78560 | 170 | La Joya | — | (956) 519-8886 |
| The New 3rd Heaven Adult Day Care 205 W Veterans Blvd, 78572 | 132 | Palmview | 2008 | (956) 519-9899 |
Most centers pick participants up in their own vans. Ask about the route and how long your parent would ride.
Which home health, hospice and attendant agencies have offices in Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City?
11 licensed home health agencies, 2 licensed hospices and 16 personal assistance agencies list an office in Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City; an agency's office location does not limit where it sends staff.
- Absolution Health Care (licensed home health, personal assistance, license #020461, licensed since 2021)
- Angelical Home Health (certified home health, personal assistance, license #010100, licensed since 2005)
- Angels of Mercy Home Health (certified home health, personal assistance, license #009584, licensed since 2004)
- Arboleda Home Healthcare (licensed home health, personal assistance, license #016417, licensed since 2014)
- Dogwood Home Health Care (certified home health, personal assistance, license #013979, licensed since 2011)
- Hhn Healthcare (certified home health, personal assistance, license #008864, licensed since 2004)
- La Fuente Primary Home Care (licensed home health, personal assistance, license #007540, licensed since 2001)
- Las Brisas Homecare (licensed home health, personal assistance, license #021948, licensed since 2022)
- Lvn Health Care (certified home health, personal assistance, license #017227, licensed since 2015)
- Nurses That Care Sitter Services (licensed home health, personal assistance, license #004672, licensed since 2006)
- Rgv Angels of Care Home Health (certified home health, hospice, personal assistance, license #015821, licensed since 2013)
- A Neighborhood Hospice and Palliative Care (hospice, personal assistance, license #022380, licensed since 2023)
Plus 1 more home health and hospice offices on the full roster.
The 16 personal assistance agencies are on the personal care roster.
Which hospitals are closest to Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City?
From the middle of Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City, the nearest acute-care hospitals in CMS's hospital data are Mission Regional Medical Center, about 5.4 miles away, and Rio Grande Regional Hospital, about 12.5 miles.
South Texas Health System is about 15.1 miles away. These are straight-line distances, good for comparison but shorter than real drives.
Who provides free help for older adults in Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City?
The Area Agency on Aging of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, at 301 W. Railroad Street, Building D, Weslaco, TX 78596 ((956) 682-3481), serves Palmview, Peñitas, La Joya & Sullivan City with information, case management, caregiver support, benefits counseling and contracted meals, homemaker help and respite for people 60 and older.
Its Long-Term Care Ombudsman program advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living at the same number, and HICAP (1-800-252-9240) gives free Medicare counseling.
