Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 5253 Prue Road, Suite 100A in San Antonio, TX 78240. Medicare first certified it in 1985, 41 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio's Medicare record?
| Agency | Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio |
|---|---|
| Address | 5253 Prue Road, Suite 100A, San Antonio, TX 78240 |
| Phone | (210) 785-5200 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 457777 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/02/1985 |
How does Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio. It is better than the Texas average on 6 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 92.7% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.9% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 94.2% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 94.2% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 91.3% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94.8% | 94.9% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 44.7% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 76.5% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 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: met expected function at discharge, breathing improved and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked.
What do patients say about Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio?
75% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio, based on 390 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 86% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 85% | 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 | 75% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio's patients end up back in the hospital?
On the hospital-use measures Medicare can calculate for Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio, 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 | 78.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.5% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 12.2% |
Which home health services does Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio provide, and which does it not?
Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio? |
|---|---|
| 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 Vna Homecare San Antonio serve?
Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio tells Medicare it serves 73 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, out of 99 in total.
- 78002
- 78023
- 78070
- 78073
- 78101
- 78108
- 78109
- 78112
- 78130
- 78132
- 78133
- 78148
- 78152
- 78154
- 78155
- 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
- 78235
- 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 Vna Homecare San Antonio 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 Homecare — 3.5 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 Vna Homecare San Antonio Medicare-certified?
Yes. Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio is certified by Medicare under provider number 457777 and has been since 1985. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Christus Vna Homecare San Antonio 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.
