Christus Homecare is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5253 Prue Road, Building 1, Suite 100A in San Antonio, TX 78240. Medicare first certified it in 2010, 16 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is breathing improved; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Christus Homecare's Medicare record?
| Agency | Christus Homecare |
|---|---|
| Address | 5253 Prue Road, Building 1, Suite 100A, San Antonio, TX 78240 |
| Phone | (210) 590-8886 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 747361 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/04/2010 |
How does Christus Homecare score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Christus Homecare. It is better than the Texas average on 5 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Christus Homecare | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 97.6% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 89.5% | 86.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.2% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 94.7% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 97.7% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 90.9% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 95.6% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 52.2% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 69.6% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: breathing improved, got better at bathing and met expected function at discharge.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about Christus Homecare?
69% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Christus Homecare, based on 156 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Christus Homecare | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 87% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 84% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 84% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 69% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Christus Homecare's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Christus Homecare, it performs the same as the national rate.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 75.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 13.2% |
Which home health services does Christus Homecare provide, and which does it not?
Christus Homecare reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Christus Homecare? |
|---|---|
| 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 Christus Homecare serve?
Christus Homecare tells Medicare it serves 68 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, out of 80 in total.
- 78002
- 78023
- 78070
- 78073
- 78101
- 78108
- 78109
- 78112
- 78148
- 78152
- 78154
- 78163
- 78201
- 78202
- 78203
- 78204
- 78205
- 78207
- 78208
- 78209
- 78210
- 78211
- 78212
- 78213
- 78214
- 78216
- 78217
- 78218
- 78219
- 78220
- 78221
- 78222
- 78223
- 78224
- 78225
- 78226
- 78227
- 78228
- 78229
- 78230
- 78231
- 78232
- 78233
- 78237
- 78238
- 78239
- 78240
- 78242
- 78244
- 78245
- 78247
- 78248
- 78249
- 78250
- 78251
- 78252
- 78253
- 78254
- 78255
- 78256
- 78257
- 78258
- 78259
- 78260
- 78261
- 78263
- 78264
- 78266
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 Christus Homecare before starting care?
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.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Which other home health agencies serve San Antonio, TX?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near San Antonio.
- Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio — 4 of 5 stars
- Tricare Home Health Services Inc — 1.5 of 5 stars
- 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
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 Christus Homecare Medicare-certified?
Yes. Christus Homecare is certified by Medicare under provider number 747361 and has been since 2010. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Christus Homecare's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Christus Homecare 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.
