Axis Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 309 El Paso St in San Antonio, TX 78207. Medicare first certified it in 2008, 18 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 breathing improved.
What is Axis Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Axis Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 El Paso St, San Antonio, TX 78207 |
| Phone | (210) 223-4933 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 679774 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/15/2008 |
How does Axis Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Axis Home Health. It is better than the Texas average on 1 and worse on 7.
| Measure | Axis Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 76.4% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 33.7% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 34.6% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 28.9% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 14.7% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 31.9% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 95.7% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 91% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 19.4% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked.
Where it trails: breathing improved, got better at bathing and got better at taking medicines correctly.
What do patients say about Axis Home Health?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Axis Home Health, based on 14 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Axis Home Health | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 80% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 81% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 87% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 78% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Axis Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Axis Home Health 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 | 50.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 11.3% |
Which home health services does Axis Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Axis Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Axis Home Health? |
|---|---|
| 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 Axis Home Health serve?
Axis Home Health tells Medicare it serves 72 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, out of 95 in total.
- 78002
- 78023
- 78070
- 78073
- 78101
- 78108
- 78109
- 78112
- 78124
- 78130
- 78132
- 78133
- 78148
- 78152
- 78154
- 78155
- 78163
- 78201
- 78202
- 78203
- 78204
- 78205
- 78207
- 78209
- 78210
- 78211
- 78212
- 78213
- 78214
- 78216
- 78217
- 78218
- 78219
- 78220
- 78221
- 78222
- 78223
- 78224
- 78225
- 78226
- 78227
- 78228
- 78229
- 78230
- 78231
- 78232
- 78233
- 78236
- 78237
- 78238
- 78239
- 78240
- 78242
- 78244
- 78245
- 78247
- 78248
- 78249
- 78250
- 78251
- 78252
- 78253
- 78254
- 78255
- 78256
- 78258
- 78259
- 78260
- 78261
- 78263
- 78264
- 78623
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 Axis Home Health before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
14.7% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Texas average 87.4%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask who helps with bathing, and how often
28.9% 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 who sorts out the medication list
31.9% 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 Axis Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Axis Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 679774 and has been since 2008. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Axis Home Health's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Axis Home Health 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.
