Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (59% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
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.
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center is legally operated by The Army Retirement Residence Foundation San Antonio Inc, and administered by Cynthia Woodard.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 7 | 6 | This facility has 17% more total citations than a typical Texas nursing home (7 vs. TX avg 6).↑ 17% worse |
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Health citations
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer health citations than a typical Texas nursing home (1 vs. TX avg 2).↓ 50% better |
|
Life safety citations
| 6 | 6 | This facility has life safety citations in line with the Texas average (6 vs. TX avg 6).— At avg |
|
Citations per year
| 2.3 | 2 | This facility has 15% more citations per year than a typical Texas nursing home (2.3 vs. TX avg 2).↑ 15% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | TX Average | vs. TX Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 1 | This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Texas nursing home (2 vs. TX avg 1).↑ 100% worse |
Texas average 7.4
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Texas average 25.9
Texas average 3.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Texas average: 2
Texas average: 0.4
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 10,572 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 0 | 11 | 5,033 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,611 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Physical Therapist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,331 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,036 | 86 | 93% | 9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,016 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 976 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 464 | 58 | 63% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 176 | 22 | 24% | 8 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
41% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Army Residence Community Health Care Center from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (59% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
7400 Crestway Rd, San Antonio, TX 78239 — 2.17 miles to nearest hospital (Methodist Hospital Northeast)
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The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
| The Army Residence Community Health Care Center | NH AL IL MC | San Antonio (Northeast Side) | 30
Facility
30
TX AVG
80
Rank
#782 / 988 |
70.1%
Facility
70.1%
TX AVG
63.5%
Rank
#134 / 304 | +10% | 4.74
Facility
4.74
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#36 / 296 | -10% | +31% | $0
Facility
$0
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#1 / 301 | 18
Facility
18
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#103 / 299 | 4.5
Facility
4.5
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#247 / 299 | - | 59 | - |
6
Facility
6
TX AVG
41
Rank
#1286 / 1391 | Army Retirement Residence Foundation San Antonio | $33.5M
Facility
$33.5M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#6 / 304 | $16.5M
Facility
$16.5M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#6 / 304 | 49.4%
Facility
49.4%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#268 / 304 | 675697 | ||||
| Mystic Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH MC | San Antonio (Far West Side) | 119
Facility
119
TX AVG
80
Rank
#258 / 988 |
81.8%
Facility
81.8%
TX AVG
63.5%
Rank
#53 / 304 | +29% | 3.50
Facility
3.50
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#146 / 296 | -5% | -4% | $111.1k
Facility
$111.1k
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#260 / 301 | 21
Facility
21
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#152 / 299 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#228 / 299 | 2 | 108 | - |
59
Facility
59
TX AVG
41
Rank
#311 / 1391 | Fox Sparrow Healthcare, Inc | $10.8M
Facility
$10.8M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#81 / 304 | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#70 / 304 | 62%
Facility
62%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#153 / 304 | 676012 | ||||
| San Pedro Manor | NH MC | San Antonio (Monte Vista) | 150
Facility
150
TX AVG
80
Rank
#63 / 988 | - | - | 3.63
Facility
3.63
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#128 / 296 | +2% | 0% | $24.3k
Facility
$24.3k
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#155 / 301 | 43
Facility
43
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#260 / 299 | 3.9
Facility
3.9
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#210 / 299 | 5 | 19 | A+ |
79
Facility
79
TX AVG
41
Rank
#38 / 1391 | West Ashby Healthcare, Inc | $9.5M
Facility
$9.5M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#120 / 304 | $6.1M
Facility
$6.1M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#93 / 304 | 64.8%
Facility
64.8%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#100 / 304 | 455689 | ||||
| River City Care Center | NH | San Antonio (Eastside Promise Neighborhood) | 92
Facility
92
TX AVG
80
Rank
#410 / 988 |
45.7%
Facility
45.7%
TX AVG
63.5%
Rank
#259 / 304 | -28% | 3.63
Facility
3.63
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#128 / 296 | +37% | 0% | $23.4k
Facility
$23.4k
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#152 / 301 | 32
Facility
32
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#230 / 299 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#274 / 299 | 2 | 47 | - |
68
Facility
68
TX AVG
41
Rank
#158 / 1391 | - | $3.0M
Facility
$3.0M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#292 / 304 | $2.1M
Facility
$2.1M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#294 / 304 | 69.7%
Facility
69.7%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#128 / 304 | 675896 | ||||
| Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab Center San Antonio | NH MC | San Antonio (East Side) | 222
Facility
222
TX AVG
80
Rank
#10 / 988 |
27.6%
Facility
27.6%
TX AVG
63.5%
Rank
#286 / 304 | -57% | 3.48
Facility
3.48
TX AVG
3.63
Rank
#146 / 296 | +31% | -4% | $269.1k
Facility
$269.1k
TX AVG
$81.8k
Rank
#293 / 301 | 44
Facility
44
TX AVG
25.9
Rank
#263 / 299 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
TX AVG
3.7
Rank
#241 / 299 | 3 | 61 | - |
26
Facility
26
TX AVG
41
Rank
#1005 / 1391 | West Wharton County Hospital District | $4.3M
Facility
$4.3M
TX AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#260 / 304 | $3.2M
Facility
$3.2M
TX AVG
$3.5M
Rank
#261 / 304 | 73.8%
Facility
73.8%
TX AVG
47%
Rank
#141 / 304 | 455390 |
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center is located in San Antonio, Texas.
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The Army Residence Community Health Care Center is in the Northeast Side neighborhood of San Antonio.
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center is legally operated by The Army Retirement Residence Foundation San Antonio Inc, and administered by Cynthia Woodard.
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to TX state health department records, The Army Residence Community Health Care Center's license number is 149234.
According to TX state health department records, The Army Residence Community Health Care Center's license expires on January 2, 2026.
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center's occupancy is 70%.
The Army Residence Community Health Care Center is registered as a non-profit in TX.
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