A Fisher House is "a home away from home" for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers. The homes are normally located within walking distance of the treatment facility or have transportation available.

Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room.

If you or someone you love is receiving care at a VA or military medical center, check the list of Current Houses to see if there is a Fisher House that can help. 

There is never a charge to stay at a Fisher House.

All lodging fees for guest families at this house are paid through a grant from Fisher House Foundation.

Fisher Houses are set up to encourage a sense of community while giving private respite to tired families.

All applications must go through your medical case worker. Contact your case worker to fill out an application. Submission of your application does not guarantee you a room. As stated on the application, we highly encourage you to make other arrangements should the houses be full during your requested dates.

To view the map of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center House, click here.

Eligibility:

• Service members, parents, spouses, other relatives, or anybody supporting seriously ill or injured inpatients at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, San Antonio Military Medical Center or other medical facilities in the San Antonio Area are eligible to stay at the Lackland 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.
• Children are not to be left unattended while the patient is receiving medical care.
• Varies by location based on criteria established by the medical center, so it is best to reach out to the specific house for more information
• This program covers residents of the following counties: Bexar County, TX
• 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 tp provide care on an outpatient basis.
• Fisher Houses do not allow pets with the sole exception of Certified Service Dogs.
• 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.
• Please contact the House Manager for full eligibility requirements

Families who meet the eligibility criteria and are accepted as guests stay without cost.