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Visit Bexar County
Address
7400 MERTON MINTER BLVD.
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone
Veterans Health Administration
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitesouthtexas.va.gov
Facilities & services
1,114
total beds
Emergency & critical care
Helipad
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
- About average
0.49 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.22 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
77% would definitely recommend
77%
Nurse communication
80% said nurses always communicated well
80%
Doctor communication
82% said doctors always communicated well
82%
Cleanliness
78% said the room was always clean
78%
Quietness at night
56% said the area was always quiet at night
56%
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at San Antonio VA Medical Center (VA South Texas Healthcare System)?

San Antonio VA Medical Center (VA South Texas Healthcare System) does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (210) 617-5300 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near San Antonio.

Is San Antonio VA Medical Center (VA South Texas Healthcare System) open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of San Antonio VA Medical Center (VA South Texas Healthcare System), call (210) 617-5300.

Where is San Antonio VA Medical Center (VA South Texas Healthcare System) located?

San Antonio VA Medical Center (VA South Texas Healthcare System) is located at 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., San Antonio, TX, 78229. Phone: (210) 617-5300.