Blue Skies of Texas Provider's Guide

PROVIDER’S GUIDE

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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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The smart choice for civilians and military of all services and ranks.