Altima Home Health Care Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 218 Renner Drive in San Antonio, TX 78201. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 1.5 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is got better at bathing.
What is Altima Home Health Care Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Altima Home Health Care Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 Renner Drive, San Antonio, TX 78201 |
| Phone | (210) 888-2625 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 459049 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 12/13/1996 |
How does Altima Home Health Care Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Altima Home Health Care Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 1 and worse on 9.
| Measure | Altima Home Health Care Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 87.7% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 58% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 53.4% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 37.9% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 68.9% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 45.4% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 96.5% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 73.7% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 16.1% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: got better at bathing, met expected function at discharge and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Altima Home Health Care Inc?
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Altima Home Health Care Inc, based on 8 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Altima Home Health Care Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 93% | 90% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 71% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 93% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 75% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 83% | 80% | 79% | Better |
Do Altima Home Health Care Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Altima Home Health Care Inc worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 25.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.1% |
Which home health services does Altima Home Health Care Inc provide, and which does it not?
Altima Home Health Care Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Altima Home Health Care Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which San Antonio-area ZIP codes does Altima Home Health Care Inc serve?
Altima Home Health Care Inc tells Medicare it serves 27 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, out of 28 in total.
- 78109
- 78201
- 78202
- 78207
- 78209
- 78210
- 78212
- 78213
- 78214
- 78218
- 78219
- 78220
- 78221
- 78222
- 78223
- 78228
- 78229
- 78233
- 78237
- 78240
- 78242
- 78245
- 78250
- 78253
- 78254
- 78261
- 78264
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Altima Home Health Care Inc before starting care?
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
37.9% of patients improved at bathing (Texas average 88.8%). Ask whether a home health aide is part of the plan or whether bathing help is left to the family.
Ask what 'done' looks like
16.1% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Texas average 64.5%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask who sorts out the medication list
45.4% of patients got better at taking their medicines correctly (Texas average 86.5%). Ask whether a nurse reconciles every prescription at the first visit and who sets up the pill organizer.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve San Antonio, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near San Antonio.
- Comprehensive Home Health Inc — 5 of 5 stars
- Elara Caring — 5 of 5 stars
- Texas Healthcare Solutions, Inc. — 5 of 5 stars
- Accentcare Home Health of Texas — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Adoration Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Alpine Care Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
All Medicare-certified home health agencies in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Altima Home Health Care Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Altima Home Health Care Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 459049 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Altima Home Health Care Inc's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Altima Home Health Care Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
