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Saint Francis Nursing Home in San Antonio, TX

Saint Francis Nursing Home is a nursing home community in San Antonio, TX.

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Saint Francis Nursing Home in San Antonio, TX

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  • Interior

    A festive entrance with holiday decorations and a blessing quote above the doorway.

  • Decor

    A cozy living room with a brown armchair, coffee table, and indoor plants.

  • Building

    The entrance of St. Francis, showcasing its architecture and design.

  • Architecture

    Front entrance of St. Francis hospital with white columns.

  • Nursing Home

    Elderly individuals gathering in a community room, some seated in wheelchairs and playing bingo.

  • Church

    Interior view of a church featuring beautiful stained glass windows and an altar.

630 West Woodlawn Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78212

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 34 reviews
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Overall Review of Saint Francis Nursing Home

common 12 reviews mention this

Caregivers feel close and kind

Residentsā€™ families describe staff as consistently caring and responsive.

Many reviewers say staff members feel personal and attentive, treating residents like individuals rather than just cases. Families also describe professionalism and follow-through, including clear communication and help with day-to-day concerns. Several notes mention the sistersā€™ involvement and an overall compassionate culture for both residents and families.

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Facility cleanliness stands out

Multiple reviewers emphasize the homeā€™s spotless, odor-controlled environment.

Cleanliness comes up repeatedly, with reviewers describing a well maintained, spotless facility. Several specifically mention that it does not smell like other nursing homes, and one reviewer calls out odor as a concern but remains very much in the minority. Across accounts, cleanliness is presented as something families noticed during everyday visits.

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Activities and daily Mass

Residents are described as having activities throughout the day.

Reviewers highlight that residents have opportunities to stay engaged, including activities offered daily. Several also mention church programming, including daily Mass, as a meaningful part of life there. Families describe enrichment that fits different levels of involvement, not just one-size-fits-all programming.

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Food is described as home-style

Dining is often described as tasty, well managed, and close to home.

Food shows up often in reviews as something families and residents look forward to, with descriptions like tasty meals and home-cooked recipes. Reviewers also mention that meals are served with snacks included. A few accounts connect the food experience with nutrition and residents staying healthy and comfortable.

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Availability can be limited

Some families report needing patience due to availability constraints.

A few reviewers mention trying to get a loved one in and describe a waiting list situation. One reviewer also shares that past Medicaid acceptance expectations were different, and that may have contributed to earlier difficulty getting placement. Even with positive impressions, these comments suggest availability is not instantaneous.

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Features

Housing

  • 143 resident community capacity 143 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • San Antonio International (6 miles away) San Antonio International (6 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Temple Beth-El (0.4 miles)
  • St Ann's Catholic Church (0.6 miles)
  • Primera Iglesia Bautista Mexicana-San Antonio (2.5 miles)
  • Mission Concepcion (4.3 miles)
  • Second Baptist Church (4.7 miles)
  • St George Episcopal School (5.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Summit Children's Clinic (0.5 miles)
  • SAGA - San Antonio Gastroenterology Associates, P.A. (1.3 miles)
  • San Antonio Eye Center (1.5 miles)
  • UHS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • San Saba Medical Building (1.8 miles)
  • John A Campagna (2.1 miles)
  • MedFirst Primary Care (3.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Exit 567/Fredericksburg Rd/E (0.6 miles)
  • Terminal A (5.4 miles)
  • Rental Car Center (5.4 miles)
  • Terminal 1 Arrivals (5.4 miles)
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (5.5 miles)
  • American Airlines (5.6 miles)
  • Southwest Airlines Cargo (5.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chris Madrid's (0.8 miles)
  • Essence (1.2 miles)
  • Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen (1.8 miles)
  • Mi Tierra Cafe (1.9 miles)
  • La Panaderia (2 miles)
  • The Esquire Tavern (2.1 miles)
  • Iron Cactus Mexican Restaurant and Margarita Bar (2.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • H-E-B Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Habibi Cafe (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Theory Coffee Company (5.3 miles)

Parks

  • Woodlawn Lake Park (1.5 miles)
  • Medical Center Volleyball Courts (5.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Texsan Heart Hospital (3.7 miles)
  • University Health System (3.7 miles)
  • US Army (5 miles)
  • San Antonio Military Medical Center-SAMMC (5.3 miles)
  • Methodist Hospital (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Park North (4.6 miles)

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