Blue Skies of Texas East is a non-profit senior living community in San Antonio, Texas, with a history going back over 50 years, first known as Air Force Village, and now open to seniors from all backgrounds, whether they served in the military or not. The community stays open 24 hours a day and focuses on independent living but has care if needs change, since it offers assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, home care, palliative, and hospice services, so residents can get more help if their health changes over time. The East Campus sits on about 50 acres and includes private apartments in various layouts, such as Hi-Rise studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, Mid-Rise residences, cottages with patios, Garden homes with vaulted ceilings and gas fireplaces, Lakes homes with open living spaces and attached garages, Oaks homes with multiple bedrooms and great rooms, and luxury Hills condominium-style homes with private decks and gourmet kitchens, and most have modern features like stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. People live in a friendly, active community with a variety of features-scenic walking trails, a dog park for pets to run and meet, community gardens for growing or sharing harvests, and green spaces for outdoor activities like gardening or joining the bike club. There's a Vitality Fitness Center with a pool, hot tub, dance studio, exercise equipment, and fitness classes and the Sky Lounge Penthouse Restaurant and Bar gives folks a place to relax with panoramic views. Residents can also visit Cochran's Café for casual dining, stop at the elegant dining room, or use the beauty shop, barbershop, or library. Social programs fill the calendar, with more than 70 activity groups covering hobbies, music, gardening, fitness, movie theater nights, billiards, art studio classes, and outdoor adventures, and privacy and independence get respect throughout it all.
Blue Skies of Texas East supports seniors at different stages, offering independent living for those who want a hassle-free and social environment, memory care for those facing Alzheimer's or dementia with therapies to help reduce confusion and wandering, and Arnold House assisted living on-site for residents who might need daily help with bathing, dressing, or medication, while staff provide personalized care and safety checks with the support of 24/7 monitoring and gated access. Their skilled nursing and rehab staff are always on hand for longer-term or short-term stays, and they provide hospice and palliative care with a focus on comfort. Staff and aides also help seniors living at home with companionship and extra non-medical support through home care programs, and on both East and West campuses, there's a dedicated concierge desk available at all hours.
Residents and staff work together, running a community thrift store for extra support, tending the community garden, and joining in on volunteer projects, so the place feels much like a small town. The campus has its own woodshop, computer lab, group exercise sessions, and even electric vehicle charging stations. There's a six-month satisfaction guarantee with a full refund of the entrance fee if a new resident isn't completely happy, and a charitable foundation is in place if someone needs financial help, especially widowed residents. Blue Skies is proud to be a Best of Senior Living community, recognized for care and support as a life plan community, which means future health care is assured for residents. Over the years, the community's honored for excellence, innovation, and service, and military service is respected, though not needed. The website for more information is blueskiesoftexas.org.
