Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Texas
The Army Residence Community… is a Nursing Home in Texas
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center is a Nursing Home in Texas
The Army Residence Community… is a Nursing Home in Texas
The Army Residence Community Healthcare Center is the premier veteran retirement home in San Antonio– welcoming all retired or honorably discharged officers; also housing senior-level federal employees of GS-14 and above, including their spouses. Reflected in their excellent service, the non-profit life plan community has maintained an active, social, and carefree lifestyle for their residents for over 30 years. The Army Residence is the place to live your golden years to the fullest, create memories, and achieve dreams.
The life plan community boasts its exclusive program called the Army Residence Community (ARC), where residents can come together and be part of engaging activities. Retirees can choose to live in high-rise apartments or lakeside duplexes– all beautifully furnished.
Quality ratings
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
30
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
54.1%
Residents per day (avg)
53
Occupancy rate
54.1%
Residents per day (avg)
53
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
33% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 years
Finances and operations
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$56.3M
Surplus of revenue
$14.2M
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$56,321,762.00
Surplus of revenue
$14,153,371.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$13.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$29.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$42.2M
30-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
39 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 6 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
License Status
LICENSEDFacility Type
Assisted Living
License Expiration
January 2, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
149234
County:
BEXAR
Ownership & operating entity
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center is legally operated by THE ARMY RETIREMENT RESIDENCE FOUNDATION SAN ANTONIO INC, and administrated by CYNTHIA WOODARD.
Owner:
THE ARMY RETIREMENT RESIDENCE FOUNDATION SAN ANTONIO INC
Ownership type:
Nonprofit Organization
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Ms. Cordelia Tostenson, Sr. Director of Business Development
Administrator email:
[email protected]
Care Services
Provides Memory Care
Alzheimer's Certification
Inspection History
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
2 visits/inspections
Results
2 with citations
0 without citations
Texas average: 45 visits/inspections
Texas average: 9 complaint visits
Texas average: 28 inspections
7 citations
1 health citation
6 life safety citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Texas average: 6 citations
Texas average: 2 health citations
Texas average: 6 life safety citations
0 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
Texas average: 1 enforcement action
Inspection Report Summary for The Army Residence Community Health Care Center
THE ARMY RESIDENCE COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE CENTER underwent a comprehensive inspection on September 20, 2022, resulting in 7 state standard violations. The Health Code was cited with no specific deficiencies, while the Life Safety Code accounted for all 7 violations. These deficiencies were primarily related to fire safety and building maintenance, including non-compliance with NFPA 101, inadequate fire drills, and insufficient emergency generator and sprinkler system inspections. Correction dates ranged from February 19, 2020, to April 6, 2020. No enforcement actions were found in relation to these violations.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.Compare Nursing Homes around San Antonio
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Antonio
91
No
6
ARMY RETIREMENT RESIDENCE FOUNDATION SAN ANTONIO
54.1%
$30,123,083.00
$12,983,757.00
43.1%
52.50
5/5
4.7400
5/5
2/5
5/5
-
Legend Oaks West Rehab
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Antonio
124
No
24
BERTETTI HEALTHCARE, INC.
85.7%
$12,391,667.00
$5,897,857.00
47.6%
109.50
5/5
3.8564
4/5
4/5
5/5
1
Remington Transitional Care
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Antonio
60
No
75
REGENCY IHS OF SAN ANTONIO LLC
79.4%
$10,056,301.00
$3,686,061.00
36.7%
56.60
4/5
3.7726
4/5
4/5
4/5
1
Lakeside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Antonio
118
No
19
CRYSTAL LAKE HEALTHCARE, INC.
85.1%
$6,954,611.00
$2,623,129.00
37.7%
112.30
4/5
3.4176
4/5
2/5
4/5
1
Blue Skies of Texas East
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
San Antonio
80
No
47
AIR FORCE VILLAGE INC
67.8%
$13,741,291.00
$4,137,308.00
30.1%
45.70
3/5
6.5100
3/5
4/5
4/5
2
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7400 Crestway Rd, San Antonio, TX 78239
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
62
Total Staff
62
Employees
0
Contractors
25,053
Total Hours (Quarter)
34
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 10.4 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 8.1 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 7.9 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
50 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
6 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.1hs shift avg
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 23 | 0 | 23 | 8,886 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 5,769 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3,302 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Physical Therapist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,815 | 90 | 99% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,019 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 986 | 64 | 70% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 776 | 48 | 53% | 10.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 522 | 64 | 70% | 8.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 506 | 62 | 68% | 8.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 497 | 61 | 67% | 8.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 60 | 66% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 60 | 66% | 8.1 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2023 – Jun 2025)
4
Inspections
18
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
4.5
Citations/Inspection
Jun 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
4
22% of total
Quality of Life & Care
3
17% of total
Pharmacy Services
3
17% of total
Infection Control
2
11% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
11% of total
Administration
1
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
16
Complaint Investigations
5
State Comparison (TX)
Avg Citations (State)
25.9
This Facility: 18
Avg Critical (State)
2
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 05, 2025 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Jun 05, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0756 | Corrected |
| Jun 05, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Jul 25, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Jul 25, 2024 | E | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Apr 26, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0677 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Administration | F0849 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | E | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | F | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | E | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | E | Resident Rights | F0565 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| Mar 03, 2023 | E | Resident Rights | F0583 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
57
Total Residents
Medicare
22
(38.6%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
35
(61.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
8.6
Score
Near average
Texas avg: 8.6
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
13.9
Score
13% better than avg
Texas avg: 16.0
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
18.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
7.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.3%
Depressive Symptoms
4.6%
Falls with Major Injury
2.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.4%
Antipsychotic Use
0.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
13.3%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
1.5%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
9.7%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.0%
8% better than avg
Texas: 90.4%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.0%
100% better than avg
Texas: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
98.6%
12% better than avg
Texas: 88.0%
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)
TX Medicaid CCAD
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- TX Specifics: Large state; rural access challenges.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Texas Community Care Services
- General: Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- TX Specifics: Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services
Texas AAA Services
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: 28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Texas Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- TX Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Texas SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- TX Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
- TX Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
- Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: $25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.
- Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Texas SFMNP
- General: Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- TX Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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TX Medicaid CCAD
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX Specifics:Large state; rural access challenges.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
TX CCS
Texas Community Care Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- TX Specifics:Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Texas AAA Services
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
- Income Limits (2025):None; donations encouraged.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Texas Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- TX Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
- Income Limits (2025):No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Texas SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- TX Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth).
- TX Specifics:High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
- Income Limits (2025):None; tax-based eligibility.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Texas SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- TX Specifics:Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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