Home Nursing and Therapy Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 2018 Avenue B Ste 200 in San Antonio, TX 78215. Medicare first certified it in 1982, 44 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2.5 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 3. It trails the Texas average on 8 of the measures Medicare publishes and beats it on none.
What is Home Nursing and Therapy Services's Medicare record?
| Agency | Home Nursing and Therapy Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 2018 Avenue B Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 78215 |
| Phone | (210) 822-8807 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 457251 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/17/1982 |
How does Home Nursing and Therapy Services score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Home Nursing and Therapy Services. It is better than the Texas average on 0 and worse on 8.
| Measure | Home Nursing and Therapy Services | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 88.3% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 82.5% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 83% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 85.3% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 81% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 83.1% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 85.8% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 46% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 67.4% | 64.5% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it trails: flu shot status checked, medication issues addressed on time and started care on time.
What do patients say about Home Nursing and Therapy Services?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Home Nursing and Therapy Services, based on 117 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Home Nursing and Therapy Services | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 89% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 80% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 79% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Home Nursing and Therapy Services's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Home Nursing and Therapy Services better 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 | Better Than National Rate | 91.4% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.8% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 8.7% |
Which home health services does Home Nursing and Therapy Services provide, and which does it not?
Home Nursing and Therapy Services reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. It does not report offering medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Home Nursing and Therapy Services? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | No |
| 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 Home Nursing and Therapy Services serve?
Home Nursing and Therapy Services tells Medicare it serves 75 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, out of 96 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
- 78208
- 78209
- 78210
- 78211
- 78212
- 78213
- 78214
- 78215
- 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 Home Nursing and Therapy Services before starting care?
Ask how medication problems reach the doctor
When a medication problem was found, Home Nursing and Therapy Services followed up with the doctor on time in 85.8% of cases (Texas average 94.9%). Ask who makes that call and how quickly.
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Home Nursing and Therapy Services started care on time for 88.3% of patients, against a Texas average of 96.9%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
81% 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 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.
- 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 Home Nursing and Therapy Services Medicare-certified?
Yes. Home Nursing and Therapy Services is certified by Medicare under provider number 457251 and has been since 1982. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Home Nursing and Therapy Services's Medicare star rating?
2.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Home Nursing and Therapy Services provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
