Eligibility & FAQ
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Guest must have a military affiliation (Active Duty, Retired, Reserves, National Guard, Veteran)
and be actively receiving medical care at one of the nearby medical facilities.
Their family members are eligible to stay with the patient regardless of their military status.
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Guest must have a permanent, verifiable residence more than 40 miles from the Fisher House
in order to be eligible to stay at the Fisher House.
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Patients are eligible to stay at the Fisher House alone as long as they are fully able to care
for themselves. Children are not to be left unattended while the patient is receiving medical
care.
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Patients are eligible to stay at the Fisher House regardless of medical condition as long as the
condition does not require Home Health services. No medical personnel can enter the Fisher
House to provide care on an outpatient basis.
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Fisher Houses do not allow pets with the sole exception of Certified Service Dogs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Fisher House?
Fisher House is a home-away-from-home for military members, veterans, and their families and those who are eligible to utilize Fisher Houses at no cost while they receive medical treatment, care or support.
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Who donated Fisher House?
Two enthusiastic supporters of the U.S. military–Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher–donated Fisher House. They wanted to give military families a homey place to stay when a family member was hospitalized for critical care. Thanks to them, Fisher Houses are in operation supporting families wherever major military medical centers are found.
Who can stay here?
Service members, parents, spouses, other relatives, or anybody supporting seriously ill or injured patients at medical facilities in the San Antonio Area are eligible to stay at the Fisher Houses on a space-available basis. Prospective guests must be able to care for themselves since no medical care is provided at the houses. Please contact the House Manager for full eligibility requirements.
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What services are offered?
The Fisher Houses have fully furnished bedrooms with private baths. The houses have well-stocked community kitchens and spacious dining and living areas. Features include in-room telephones and cable TV, Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and housekeeping services.
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How much does it cost?
Families who meet the eligibility criteria and are accepted as guests stay without cost.
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How do I apply?
To start the application please contact the Fisher House you wish to utilize for their specific process. If you have a case manager you may also contact them for assistance. Contact information for each House is as follows:
VA Fisher House: Douglas Dickson
(210) 617-5542, douglas.dickson@va.gov
BAMC Fisher House: Robyn Stewart
(210) 916-6458, robyn.m.stewart.naf@health.mil
Lackland Fisher House: Philip Harralson
(210) 671-6037, Philip.harralson@us.af.mil