Santa Rita Home Health Services is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 10803 Gulfdale St Ste 250 in San Antonio, TX 78216. Medicare first certified it in 1997, 29 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 2 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 3. Its strongest result against the Texas average is falls with major injury; its weakest is started care on time.
What is Santa Rita Home Health Services's Medicare record?
| Agency | Santa Rita Home Health Services |
|---|---|
| Address | 10803 Gulfdale St Ste 250, San Antonio, TX 78216 |
| Phone | (210) 200-8502 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 459303 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/10/1997 |
How does Santa Rita Home Health Services score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Santa Rita Home Health Services. It is better than the Texas average on 1 and worse on 10.
| Measure | Santa Rita Home Health Services | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 58.1% | 96.9% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 78.1% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 68.9% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 68.5% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 81.5% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 69.2% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 85.1% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Worse |
| Flu shot status checked | 42.5% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 52.3% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 1.1% | 0.9% | Better |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: falls with major injury.
Where it trails: started care on time, flu shot status checked and got better at bathing.
What do patients say about Santa Rita Home Health Services?
61% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Santa Rita Home Health Services, based on 54 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Santa Rita Home Health Services | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 79% | 90% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 68% | 86% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 68% | 83% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 61% | 80% | 79% | Worse |
Do Santa Rita Home Health Services's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Santa Rita Home Health Services 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 | 42.6% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 9.8% |
Which home health services does Santa Rita Home Health Services provide, and which does it not?
Santa Rita Home Health Services reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Santa Rita Home Health Services? |
|---|---|
| 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 Santa Rita Home Health Services serve?
Santa Rita Home Health Services tells Medicare it serves 56 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, out of 66 in total.
- 78002
- 78023
- 78070
- 78108
- 78109
- 78154
- 78163
- 78201
- 78202
- 78204
- 78207
- 78209
- 78210
- 78211
- 78212
- 78213
- 78214
- 78216
- 78217
- 78218
- 78219
- 78220
- 78221
- 78222
- 78223
- 78224
- 78226
- 78227
- 78228
- 78229
- 78230
- 78231
- 78232
- 78233
- 78237
- 78238
- 78239
- 78240
- 78242
- 78244
- 78245
- 78247
- 78248
- 78249
- 78250
- 78251
- 78253
- 78254
- 78255
- 78256
- 78258
- 78259
- 78260
- 78261
- 78263
- 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 Santa Rita Home Health Services before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Santa Rita Home Health Services started care on time for 58.1% 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 who helps with bathing, and how often
68.5% 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 about transfer training
68.9% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Texas average 86.7%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
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.
- Amedisys Home Health — 4.5 of 5 stars
- Mmcare — 4 of 5 stars
- San Antonio Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Choice Health at Home — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Mission Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Summit Home Health Care — 2.5 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 Santa Rita Home Health Services Medicare-certified?
Yes. Santa Rita Home Health Services is certified by Medicare under provider number 459303 and has been since 1997. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Santa Rita Home Health Services's Medicare star rating?
2 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 2 out of 5.
Does Santa Rita Home Health Services 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.
