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Patient & Clients Assisted Living • Long-term Care Skilled Nursing • Rehab • Memory Care Hospice • Independent Living
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Contents Assisted Living
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210-568-3421
Rehabilitation
Blue Skies are Waiting. Quality. Commitment. Comfort.
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210-385-5603
Skilled Nursing
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210-385-5603
Long-Term Care
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210-838-6300
Memory Care
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210-838-6300 Blue Skies of Texas, formerly Air Force Village, began as a retirement community for military officers and has evolved into San Antonio’s premier Life Plan Community, offering a full continuum of care to seniors of all backgrounds. For over 50 years, we have enjoyed an excellent reputation for innovation and service to the community.
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210-838-6340
Independent Living
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210-568-3200
Arnold House Floorplans
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Certified by Medicare
Liberty House Floorplans
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Licensed by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services
Freedom House Floorplans
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Accredited by The Joint Commission
The Mission Floorplans
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We accept referrals for patients and clients at any service level.
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Hospice
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Assisted Living
Assisted Living
Assisted Living that Raises the Standard of Care
Services & Amenities
Carefree assisted living at Blue Skies of Texas means private apartments or friendship suites with just the right amount of help for seniors to live as independently as possible. Residents enjoy easy access to campus amenities, including a variety of dining venues and medical facilities, as well as activity, fitness, social, educational, and worship centers.
Specialty physician services
Admission is open to seniors throughout the region.
On-site therapy services
Emergency pendants, nursing staff on call and personal care assistance, all 24/7 Medical director oversight Continuum of care available as needs change Assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming Medication management Housekeeping and meal preparation
Referrals: 210-385-5603 Arnold House
Liberty House
4917 Ravenswood Drive San Antonio, TX 78227
5200 John D. Ryan Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78245
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On-site physical, occupational, speech and aquatic therapy Pet-friendly environment Courtyard access Beauty and barber shop 24/7 gated access, attendant monitored
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation—A Helping Hand Toward Optimal Health
Services & Amenities
Blue Skies of Texas offers state-of-the-art inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to help individuals recover as quickly as possible after a surgery, an illness, or an accident. We have an exceptional success rate in helping individuals return to their current residence.
Customized physical, occupational and speech therapies, inpatient and outpatient Prehabilitation services Aquatic therapy Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, therapists, registered dietitian and licensed social worker Physiatry services 24/7 skilled nursing care
Shorter lengths of stay
Low hospitalization readmission rates
Lower overall Medicare spending
Daily activities in social, recreational and spiritual programs Stroke rehabilitation
4949 Ravenswood Drive San Antonio, TX 78227
Orthopedic rehabilitation Amputee rehabilitation Joint replacement rehabilitation
Referrals: 210-385-5603
Diabetes management and education Dedicated rehabilitation training kitchen and bathroom Heart healthy rehabilitation Pain management Incontinence management
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Long- Term Care
Long-Term Care
Long-Term Nursing Care— A Legacy of Excellence
Services & Amenities
A highly qualified team of professionals at Blue Skies of Texas provides compassionate, personalized care in a refreshing, relaxing environment. We offer award-winning, short-term rehabilitation services and long-term nursing care, as well as a leading-edge care program in our state-certified Alzheimer’s household.
Long-term nursing care, including Alzheimer’s care Short-term rehabilitation services Physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, therapists, registered dietitian and licensed social worker RN case managers Psychiatry services
Exceptional outcomes with shorter lengths of stay and low hospital readmission rates
Pain management
Fully licensed and Medicare certified
On-site diagnostic testing
The Mission 4949 Ravenswood Drive San Antonio, TX 78227
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Referrals: 210-385-5603
Certified wound care nurses
Customized physical, occupational and speech therapies Secure neighborhood with innovative programming for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia
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Memory Care
Memory Care
Memory Care—Helping Every Senior Lead a Quality Life
A Compassionate Environment
Innovative standards for memory care have been the hallmark of Blue Skies of Texas Freedom House since it opened in 1998. Through an assistedliving, memory support residence for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, our stateof-the-art community seeks to help our residents experience a fulfilling, purposeful life each day.
Cognitive levels determine our family unit groupings of no more than nine residents per household. An advanced Alzheimer’s-specific training program ensures superior care for residents in early, moderate and late stages.
Services & Amenities In-house therapies, including physical, occupational and speech
Top-rated by families, with on-site Alzheimer’s Association-endorsed caregiver support groups
Physician, dietitian, and diagnostic services available on-site
Alzheimer’s Certified Assisted Living
Licensed nurses 24/7 Intergenerational activities with on-site child care program
12455 Freedom Way San Antonio, TX 78245
Referrals: 210-385-5603
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Consultant pharmacist
Safe, accessible courtyards Pet-friendly Newly renovated with Circadian lighting to help regulate sleep schedules
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Hospice
Hospice
Hospice Care—Making Every Moment Count
Services & Amenities
Compassionate, end-of-life care with the support of a qualified professional team: This is the exceptional hospice program at Blue Skies of Texas. We have voluntarily met the highest standards of excellence in health care by maintaining national accreditation for our hospice care through The Joint Commission National Quality Approval Program. We strive to make sure that everyone in our community feels at peace through the dignity, comfort, and quality services we provide.
Care 100% covered by Medicare and Medicaid. We are a VA contracted hospice
HOSPICE 12455 Freedom Way San Antonio, TX 78245
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Referrals: 210-838-6340
Bereavement counseling Ease-of-care transition 3-hour referral-to-admission standard Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and commercial insurances accepted Joint Commission National Quality Approval Program accreditation Oversight by hospice physician Physical, emotional, and spiritual care by compassionate RNs, licensed social worker, and chaplain Hospice physician and RN available 24/7 Individualized plan of care for patient and family The 11th Hour volunteer program
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Independent Living
Independent Living
Independent Living— With Peace of Mind
Services & Amenities
Independent living at Blue Skies of Texas is a rich, robust, senior living experience. We offer a supportive social network, maintenance-free living, a variety of amenities for a dynamic lifestyle and access to a full range of health care. Many people find the simplicity of life in independent living to be truly liberating, allowing them to focus on their personal plan for the future. Various floorplans and contract options are available.
Maintenance-free apartment homes, cottages and ranch homes on two beautiful campuses Pet-friendly environment Exceptional restaurants, cafes and lounges State-of-the-art fitness studio, swimming pools, walking trails and a full array of wellness services Cultural, educational, recreational and volunteer opportunities Beauty and barber shop, transportation and other convenient services
Blue Skies East
Blue Skies West
4917 Ravenswood Drive San Antonio, TX 78227
5100 John D. Ryan Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78245
Priority access to assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care and skilled nursing services
Referrals: 210-568-3200
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Arnold House Floorplans
Bedroom 1
4917 Ravenswood Drive San Antonio, TX 78227
Bedroom Deluxe
Bedroom 2
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Liberty House Floorplans
Studio
5200 John D. Ryan Blvd. San Antonio, TX 78245
Bedroom
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Freedom House Floorplans
Semi-Private Room
12455 Freedom Way San Antonio, TX 78245
Private Room
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The Mission Floorplans
Hawaii
Nevada
Rhode Island
Texas
4949 Ravenswood Drive San Antonio, TX 78227 Alaska
Florida
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The Blue Skies Difference Nationally Accredited Through The Joint Commission National Quality Approval Program
Internationally Accredited for Health and Senior Services
BlueSkiesOfTexas.org San Antonio, Texas
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