Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
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
Blue Skies of Texas East is a Nursing Home in Texas
Blue Skies of Texas… is a Nursing Home in Texas
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.
Bianca Cardenas has dedicated 13 years to senior living, gaining extensive experience in multiple community roles including Sales Director, Culinary Director, Life Engagement Director, and Executive Director. She is passionate about enhancing residents' quality of life and mentoring new executive directors. Bianca is committed to creating a supportive environment where residents and staff feel valued and inspired.
Quality ratings
Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
24
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
67.8%
Residents per day (avg)
46
Occupancy rate
67.8%
Residents per day (avg)
46
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
29 days
Private pay
54% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$13.7M
Deficit of revenue
-$3.5M
Governmental home
City
Home revenue
$13,741,291.00
Deficit of revenue
$-3,529,622.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.3M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.5M
24-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
14 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
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
LICENSEDFacility Type
Assisted Living
License Expiration
January 10, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
145570
Year opened:
1/3/2012
County:
BEXAR
Ownership & operating entity
Blue Skies of Texas East is legally operated by BST HEALTH SERVICES CORP., and administrated by BJ WILLIAMSON.
Owner:
BST HEALTH SERVICES CORP
Ownership type:
Nonprofit Organization
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
Ms. Cathie Estrada, Director
Care Services
Provides Memory Care
Alzheimer's Certification
Inspection History
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is the primary regulatory body that conducts unannounced inspections and publishes quality reports for all long-term care homes.
1 visit/inspection
Results
1 with citations
0 without citations
Texas average: 45 visits/inspections
Texas average: 9 complaint visits
Texas average: 28 inspections
1 citation
1 health citation
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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Blue Skies of Texas East
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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80
No
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47
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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 Nurse | 14 | 7.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 52 | 7.7 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 75 | 7.7 | 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 Assistant | 39 | 36 | 75 | 13,616 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 36 | 52 | 4,505 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,956 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,675 | 67 | 74% | 7.9 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,016 | 88 | 97% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 899 | 69 | 76% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 735 | 69 | 76% | 5.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 529 | 64 | 70% | 8.3 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 493 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 487 | 60 | 66% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 470 | 60 | 66% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 451 | 68 | 75% | 5.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 343 | 43 | 47% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 294 | 68 | 75% | 4.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 8 | 8 | 218 | 52 | 57% | 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
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)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 08, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Open |
| Aug 08, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0842 | Open |
| Jul 11, 2025 | D | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Jul 11, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0755 | Corrected |
| Jul 11, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0760 | Corrected |
| Jul 11, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| Jul 11, 2025 | D | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Mar 17, 2025 | D | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| Mar 17, 2025 | E | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| Mar 17, 2025 | E | Resident Rights | F0580 | Corrected |
| Jan 03, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Jan 03, 2025 | K | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| May 10, 2024 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| May 10, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| May 10, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| May 10, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0693 | Corrected |
| May 10, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0641 | Corrected |
| May 10, 2024 | E | Care Planning | F0656 | Corrected |
| May 10, 2024 | E | Care Planning | F0842 | Corrected |
| May 10, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0578 | Corrected |
| May 10, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0583 | Corrected |
| Mar 04, 2024 | G | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Apr 07, 2023 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Apr 07, 2023 | E | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Apr 07, 2023 | D | Resident Rights | F0550 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2023 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0607 | Corrected |
| Mar 27, 2023 | E | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Feb 10, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Jan 28, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Jan 28, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0610 | Corrected |
| Jan 28, 2023 | E | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
47
Total Residents
Medicare
10
(21.3%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
37
(78.7%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
10.2
Score
19% worse than avg
State avg: 8.6
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
15.8
Score
Near average
State avg: 16.0
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
17.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
8.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
Depressive Symptoms
0.7%
Falls with Major Injury
6.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
7.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
13.2%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.9%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
17.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
11% better than avg
State: 90.4%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
3.3%
126% worse than avg
State: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
97.5%
11% better than avg
State: 88.0%
Penalties & Fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total Fines
$17K
State avg: $80K
78% better than avg
Number of Fines
1
State avg: 2.5
Compared to State Average
Facility: $17K |
State Avg: $80K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Jan 2025 - Jan 2025)
Jan 3, 2025
Civil Money Penalty
$17K
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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
Texas AAA Services
Official government program page
- 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)
Texas SCSEP
Official government program page
- 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.
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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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