Residential care
Alzheimer's Care And Research Center Foundation
Residential care in San Antonio, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| City | San Antonio |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78245 |
| County | Bexar |
| License number | 030259 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility (ALF) — Texas Health and Human Services Commission license (26 TAC Chapter 553) |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Capacity | 72 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living, memory care |
| Memory care | Yes |
| Services offered | Assistance with activities of daily living, 24-hour supervision |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
Alzheimer's Care And Research Center Foundation is an assisted living facility in San Antonio, TX 78245, in Bexar County. It holds a Texas Assisted Living Facility license (HHSC facility ID 030259, status LICENSED) with a licensed capacity of 72 beds. The HHSC facility layer reports 72 Alzheimer's beds at this facility, held under an HHSC Alzheimer's certification.
Freedom House at Blue Skies of Texas in San Antonio offers memory care for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias, in small family units of no more than nine residents. Care follows purpose-driven plans that include pet therapy and family involvement, and the community describes on-site Alzheimer's research.
More about this provider
| Blue Skies of Texas presents Freedom House, opened in 1998, as its state-of-the-art memory care facility in San Antonio, offering assisted living for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Residents live in small family units of no more than nine, each with a dedicated household, and follow purpose-driven care plans that include pet therapy and family involvement. The site also highlights on-site Alzheimer's research, partnerships with the University of Texas Health Science Center and Dr. Donald Royall, and recognition of Freedom House's pioneering work since the early 2000s. | |
| Services and programs | Memory care at Freedom House, Assisted living for individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementias, Purpose-Driven Care Plans, Household & Family Suites (family units of no more than nine residents), Pet therapy, Family involvement activities, On-site Alzheimer's and dementia research |
| Who it serves | Individuals living with Alzheimer's and other dementias, including those facing progressive dementia, and their families |
| Payment types it states | Life Plan Community contracts (Life Care or Continuing Care) with an initial investment and a comprehensive monthly payment, as described on the site |
| Accreditation | CARF-CCAC accreditation from CARF International — the site says Blue Skies is the only community in Texas to have earned it, and that only 17% of U.S. communities have done so |
| Visiting and contact details | West Campus: 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78245, (210) 677-8666; East Campus: 4917 Ravenswood Dr., San Antonio, TX 78227, (210) 673-2761; Memory care information: 1-800-655-3083; Schedule a visit: 866-553-5389 |
| Website | https://www.blueskiesoftexas.org/ |
Who pays for residential care?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
- Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for assisted living
- Memory Care Costs: What Drives the Price When No National Median Exists
Residential care guide · Paying for care
Other residential care in Bexar County
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- A Golden Age Assisted Living, LLC — San Antonio
- Adair Assisted Living Inc — San Antonio
Common questions about Alzheimer's Care And Research Center Foundation
What care and services does Alzheimer's Care And Research Center Foundation offer?
Alzheimer's Care And Research Center Foundation offers residential care, assisted living, memory care, Assistance with activities of daily living, 24-hour supervision.
How much does assisted living cost?
The national median cost of assisted living is $6,200 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in Texas can be higher or lower. The price goes up when a person needs more help with daily tasks. See our guide to assisted living costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
No. Medicare does not pay for the rent or the day-to-day help in assisted living. That help is called custodial care, and Medicare does not cover it. Medicare still pays for your medical care while you live there, like doctor visits, hospital care, and home health visits.
What is the difference between assisted living and a nursing home?
Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. Staff are on hand day and night, but it does not give round-the-clock nursing care. A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home.
Who else pays for assisted living besides Medicare?
Most people pay out of pocket. Medicaid pays for care services in assisted living in many states through waiver programs, but it does not pay the rent. A VA pension called Aid and Attendance can add money each month for veterans who need help with daily tasks. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost.