Tricare Home Health Services Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 7272 Wurzbach Road, Ste 101 in San Antonio, TX 78240. Medicare first certified it in 1996, 30 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 medication issues addressed on time; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Tricare Home Health Services Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Tricare Home Health Services Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 7272 Wurzbach Road, Ste 101, San Antonio, TX 78240 |
| Phone | (210) 342-7777 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 678422 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/17/1996 |
How does Tricare Home Health Services Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Tricare Home Health Services Inc. It is better than the Texas average on 1 and worse on 8.
| Measure | Tricare Home Health Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 98.6% | 96.9% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 66.1% | 86.5% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 55.1% | 86.7% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 64.1% | 88.8% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 55.9% | 87.4% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 55.1% | 86.5% | 88.3% | Worse |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99.3% | 94.9% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 44.2% | 63.8% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 16.7% | 64.5% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.9% | About the same |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | Worse |
Where it stands out: medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge, got better at getting in and out of bed and breathing improved.
What do patients say about Tricare Home Health Services Inc?
79% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Tricare Home Health Services Inc, based on 24 completed surveys. The Texas average is 80%.
| Survey question | Tricare Home Health Services Inc | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 90% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 91% | 86% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 94% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 91% | 87% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 79% | 80% | 79% | About the same |
Do Tricare Home Health Services Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Tricare Home Health Services Inc worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 55.6% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 18.1% |
Which home health services does Tricare Home Health Services Inc provide, and which does it not?
Tricare Home Health Services Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work. It does not report offering home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Tricare Home Health Services Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| 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 Tricare Home Health Services Inc serve?
Tricare Home Health Services Inc tells Medicare it serves 49 ZIP codes in San Antonio and Bexar, Comal and Guadalupe counties, out of 52 in total.
- 78023
- 78073
- 78108
- 78109
- 78148
- 78154
- 78201
- 78203
- 78207
- 78209
- 78210
- 78211
- 78212
- 78213
- 78216
- 78217
- 78218
- 78219
- 78220
- 78221
- 78222
- 78223
- 78224
- 78226
- 78227
- 78228
- 78229
- 78230
- 78233
- 78237
- 78238
- 78239
- 78240
- 78242
- 78244
- 78245
- 78247
- 78248
- 78249
- 78250
- 78253
- 78254
- 78255
- 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 Tricare Home Health Services Inc before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
16.7% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Texas average 64.5%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask about transfer training
55.1% 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 about breathing and oxygen management
55.9% 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 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.
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
- Christus Homecare — 3.5 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 Tricare Home Health Services Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Tricare Home Health Services Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 678422 and has been since 1996. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Tricare Home Health Services Inc's Medicare star rating?
1.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Texas average is 3.
Does Tricare Home Health Services Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and medical social work.
