Blue Skies of Texas East

Blue Skies of Texas East is a Nursing Home in Texas

Blue Skies of Texas… is a Nursing Home in Texas

Blue Skies of Texas East

4917 Ravenswood Dr, San Antonio, TX 78227 View Map

Blue Skies of Texas East is a Nursing Home in Texas

Blue Skies of Texas… is a Nursing Home in Texas

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Overview of Blue Skies of Texas East

Situated in the Air Force Base, Blues Skies – East Campus provides independent living and assisted living that promotes resort-like living with resort-like hospitality. On the other hand, residents of assisted living are nestled in the Arnold House– where seniors get exceptional assistance and care while striving to get as much freedom as possible. Blue Skies East Campus provides endless opportunities in their fifty-acres of space, which is ideal for seniors to feel free and happy in their elderly years.
Blue Skies East Campus is an independent living, assisted living, and memory care community– with residents that come from all over the country and those that are local. Seniors that currently occupy Blue Skies are around the ages of 60, averaging. The ratio of men to women is about 40% to 60%, respectively. To further give more details of what the community offers, there is a weekly visit from physicians in their very own on-site clinic; as well housing their own Broadway Bank. If residents want to feel a little more cozy at their own apartment or cottages, they can enjoy streaming channels with their HS Basic Plus Cable TV; each home is provided with electric and water utilities that include an emergency call system. Their respective homes, whether cottage or apartment, are provided with housekeeping services. For over fifty-years of service in the hospitality industry, Blue Skies of Texas has decades of experience ensuring a vibrant and youthful community.

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Home Information THE MISSION AT BLUE SKIES OF TEXAS EAST
  • Occupancy levels track close to the statewide midpoint, indicating balanced availability. The property runs a smaller bed inventory than most peers, focusing on a more intimate census. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income trails most communities, suggesting tighter operating margins.

  • Medicare nights lag behind other facilities, revealing limited Medicare demand. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
24
Occupancy
67.8%
Total Bed Days Available
29200
Avg. Length of Stay
67 days
Avg. Residents per Day
46
Finance
Home Revenue
$13,741,291.00
Payroll Costs
$4,137,308.00
Profit
$-3,529,622.00
Total Home Costs
$14,483,732.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
30.1%
House Specifics:
CCN
676041
Owner Name
AIR FORCE VILLAGE INC
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Bexar
Type of Control
Governmental — City
Operations
Total Admissions
340
Total Discharges
317
% Medicare Admissions
46%
% Private Pay Admissions
54%
% Medicare Discharges
43%
% Private Pay Discharges
57%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
3 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
6.51 hrs
Number of Fines
2
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
4502
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
4502
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
16798
Bed community size
24-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 47 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Status
LICENSED
Facility Type
TYPE B

Additional licensing details

County: BEXAR

Ownership & operating entity

Blue Skies of Texas East is legally operated by BST HEALTH SERVICES CORP..

Nonprofit ownership: No

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Ms. Cathie Estrada, Director

Care Services

Alzheimer's Certification
Contact Blue Skies of Texas East

Inspection History

In Texas, the Department of Social Services (for ALFs) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

1 visit/inspection

Results

1 with citations

0 without citations

1 citation

1 health citation 0 life safety citations 0 infection control citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Texas average: 6 citations

Texas average: 2 health citations

0 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Texas average: 1 enforcement action

Inspection Report Summary for Blue Skies of Texas East

The Arnold House at Blue Skies of Texas East underwent its most recent comprehensive inspection on September 27, 2023, resulting in one violation of state standards. The sole Health Code deficiency cited was related to the facility's failure to have a written admission agreement that included details about services and charges, as well as information regarding possible Medicare benefits. This issue was corrected by October 2, 2023. No Life Safety Code deficiencies were identified during this inspection. As a result of the inspection findings, no enforcement actions were taken against the facility.

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Address 9.6 miles from city center

Address 4917 Ravenswood Dr, San Antonio, TX 78227

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Comparison Chart

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

185
Total Staff
82
Employees
103
Contractors
30,151
Total Hours (Quarter)
44
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse147.6 No
Licensed Practical Nurse527.7 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant757.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
148 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
26 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
4.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
21.4%
of total hours from contractors
6,456 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 36 Licensed Practical Nurse: 36 Physical Therapy Assistant: 8 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 7
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant39367513,61691100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse1636524,50591100%7.7
Registered Nurse140142,95691100%7.6
RN Director of Nursing4041,6756774%7.9
Medication Aide/Technician3031,0168897%8
Speech Language Pathologist0778996976%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0667356976%5.3
Other Dietary Services Staff1015296470%8.3
Administrator1015046369%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0114936571%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker1014886268%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0114876066%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014725965%8
Nurse Practitioner1014706066%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide0444516875%5.6
Dietitian1013434347%8
Qualified Social Worker0442946875%4.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0882185257%3.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jan 2023 – Aug 2025)

10
Inspections
31
Total Citations
1
Critical (J-L)
1
Serious (G-I)
3.1
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
29
Serious (G-I)
1
Critical (J-L)
1
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
6
19% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
6
19% of total
Resident Rights
5
16% of total
Pharmacy Services
4
13% of total
Infection Control
2
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 17
Complaint Investigations 14
Infection Control 1
State Comparison (TX)
Avg Citations (State)
25.9
This Facility: 31
Avg Critical (State)
2
This Facility: 1
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Aug 08, 2025 D Care PlanningF0656 Open
Aug 08, 2025 D Care PlanningF0842 Open
Jul 11, 2025 D NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jul 11, 2025 D PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Jul 11, 2025 D PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Jul 11, 2025 D Quality of CareF0693 Corrected
Jul 11, 2025 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Mar 17, 2025 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Mar 17, 2025 E Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Mar 17, 2025 E Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Jan 03, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jan 03, 2025 K Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
May 10, 2024 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
May 10, 2024 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
May 10, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
May 10, 2024 E Quality of CareF0693 Corrected
May 10, 2024 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
May 10, 2024 E Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
May 10, 2024 E Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
May 10, 2024 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
May 10, 2024 D Resident RightsF0583 Corrected
Mar 04, 2024 G Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Apr 07, 2023 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Apr 07, 2023 E PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Apr 07, 2023 D Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Mar 27, 2023 E Abuse/NeglectF0607 Corrected
Mar 27, 2023 E Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Feb 10, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Jan 28, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Jan 28, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Jan 28, 2023 E Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Texas Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)
TX Medicaid CCAD
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • TX Specifics: Large state; rural access challenges.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
Texas Community Care Services
  • General: Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • TX Specifics: Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services
  • General: Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics: 28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Texas Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • TX Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics: Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics: High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • TX Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • TX Specifics: High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Exemption for Seniors
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
  • Income Limits (2025): None; tax-based eligibility.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics: $25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.
  • Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Texas SFMNP
  • General: Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Texas Seniors

TX Medicaid CCAD

Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • TX Specifics:
    Large state; rural access challenges.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care (~$60/day), home aides.
TX CCS

Texas Community Care Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Texas resident, at risk of decline.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • TX Specifics:
    Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Texas AAA Services

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, TX resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics:
    28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Texas Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • TX Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Texas Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, TX resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics:
    Priority for elderly/disabled; covers gas, electric, propane.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics:
    High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Texas SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, TX resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • TX Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • TX Specifics:
    High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; tax-based eligibility.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics:
    $25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings).
Texas SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, TX resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • TX Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

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