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Saint Francis Nursing Home
630 W Woodlawn Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
For Pricing & Availability
(800) 780-8101To Reach a Resident
(210) 736-3177Pricing Details
This detailed pricing information was obtained directly from the Social Service Office at Saint Francis Nursing Home via email on Feb. 6, 2024.
Private Pay Rates:
Private room = $200/day = $6,000/month
Semi Private Room = $145/day = $4,300/month
Additional Information:
We do accept Medicaid and Long Term Care Insurance as well.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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Community Insights
This detailed information was obtained directly from the Social Service Office at Saint Francis Nursing Home via email on Feb. 6, 2024.
Overview of Professional Staff and Training
All direct care staff at our facility are certified and/or licensed for their specific skill set, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Safety and Well-being Measures
To ensure the safety and well-being of our residents, measures are tailored to each individual's needs, including bed alarms, wheelchair alarms, or belts. Residents are checked every 2 hours around the clock, and any health concerns are promptly addressed by a nurse with 24/7 access to a doctor. Our activity department plays a crucial role in encouraging residents to participate in community life, contributing to their overall contentment.
Transition Resources and Support Services
Given that our resident base is predominantly aged 80 and above, with most staying for the duration of their days, it is rare to discharge a resident to another facility or back into the community.
Transportation Services
We do not offer in-house transportation services but collaborate with Shurmed transport for residents needing to attend doctor appointments outside the facility, which is not a common occurrence.
Dining Experience
Residents are encouraged to eat meals in the dining room, where they are assigned tables based on their level of care and potential for community involvement, ensuring good table companionship.
Addressing Resident Complaints
Resident complaints can be made in writing or verbally, with nurses, social workers, and social services available at all times to address and resolve issues. Additionally, the sisters of St. Francis frequently check in on residents, offering another layer of support and approachability.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in our community is $145.00 per day for a shared, semi-private room, and $200 per day for a private room.
Communication with Residents' Families
Families are kept informed through phone, email, and personal care plan visits, with updates on changes in medication/condition, monthly activity calendars, and other relevant news.
Short-term or Respite Stays
St. Francis does not offer respite care.
Pet-Friendly Community
We are a pet-friendly community, welcoming pets for visits and hosting a "facility pet," an extremely well-behaved dog that accompanies the administrator.
Vaccination Services
The pharmacy schedules and provides necessary vaccines, including COVID, FLU, RSV, etc., as needed.
Aging in Place
Residents are able to stay at St. Francis for the duration of their days, with palliative care options available for comfort care in lieu of extreme life-prolonging measures.
Waiting List
Yes, St. Francis currently has a waiting list for potential residents.
For pricing & availability call (800) 780-8101
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Many reviews highlight the exceptional care and cleanliness of the nursing home, noting it as a place where residents are well taken care of, with a variety of activities and daily Mass for those interested. The staff, including nurses, CNAs, and management, are praised for their hard work and dedication to making the facility feel like home. The facility is described as clean, without the typical nursing home odor, and the food is likened to homemade quality.
Several reviews mention the facility's strict adherence to cleanliness and care standards, often attributed to the management and the religious sisters running it. The location is appreciated for its convenience and safety, with a quiet neighborhood allowing for peaceful walks. The professional and caring approach towards residents with dementia and other health challenges is also highlighted, with staff members going above and beyond to ensure comfort and cleanliness.
However, there is a mention of a negative aspect in one review, describing the smell as negligence, which stands in contrast to the otherwise overwhelmingly positive feedback. The importance of visiting at different times to observe the care provided is advised, along with ensuring loved ones stay hydrated.
Overall, the nursing home is highly recommended by former employees, family members of residents, and volunteers, who all attest to the loving, caring environment and the excellent management of the facility. It's noted as a place where residents can enjoy a high quality of life, with staff that treats them like family.
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Services
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 5
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 31, 1997
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 143
Total current residents: 90
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-08-01 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-07-20 | 2022-08-02 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-08-22 | 2019-09-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-08-22 | 2019-08-26 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is San Antonio which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 1,469,845 (medium sized city).
- The average income is $115,949, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 88
- Low Temperature: 55
- Average Temperature: 72.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 164 days of rain, 0 days of snow and 199 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The median age is 33.1 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 7.42% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 14.15% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 39% Hispanic or Latino, and 52% White.
- The crime rate is 10.29 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.4 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 6.33 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.63 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.78 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 109.0, Moderate Days 101.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
La Michoacana Meat Market
1.0 miles awayH-E-B
1.2 miles awayH-E-B South Flores Market
2.3 miles awayCentral Market - H-E-B
2.6 miles awayWhole Foods Market
3.1 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Huisache Station
0.8 miles awayFredericksburg Road & Mary Louise
1.6 miles awayMary Louise Station
1.6 miles awayCentro Plaza
1.7 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
1.0 miles awayCapital One
1.4 miles awayFirstmark Credit Union - Jefferson Financial Center
1.4 miles awayFrost Bank
1.7 miles awayJefferson Bank
2.1 miles awayHospitals
Metropolitan Methodist Hospital
0.9 miles awayUniversity Health System - Robert B. Green Campus
1.4 miles awayBaptist Medical Center
1.4 miles awayThe Children's Hospital of San Antonio
1.6 miles awayNix Medical Center
2.0 miles awayPharmacies
Laurel Heights Pharmacy
0.6 miles awayWalgreens
0.9 miles awayH-E-B Pharmacy
1.3 miles awayStonegate Pharmacy on Broadway
1.8 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
2.1 miles awayDentists
Great White Dental
1.8 miles awayBabcock Family Dental
2.3 miles awayDr. Roy Gonzalez Jr
4.6 miles awayWeems Family Dental
5.6 miles awayTooth Acres
5.7 miles awayParks
San Pedro Springs Park
0.2 miles awayBeacon Hill Linear Park
0.8 miles awayCrockett Square
0.9 miles awayLegacy Park
1.0 miles awayEduardo Garcia Park
1.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
2.0 miles awaySan Fernando Cathedral
2.0 miles awayLittle Church of La Villita Historic District
2.3 miles awayMission San José
6.4 miles awayShopping
Plaza Market Place
2.2 miles awayRivercenter Mall
2.2 miles awayTree House Shopping Center
3.0 miles awayAlamo Quarry Market
3.0 miles awayWonderland of the Americas
3.9 miles awayCulture
San Pedro Playhouse
0.3 miles awayMcAllister Fine Arts Center
0.4 miles awayJosephine Theater
1.1 miles awayHigh Wire
1.1 miles awayJane and Arthur Stieren Theater
1.5 miles awayRestaurants
Bananas
0.3 miles awayLas Salsa's
0.3 miles awayStefania's Country Italian
0.4 miles awayLa Fonda on Main
0.6 miles awayfood court
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