Residential Care Homes FAQs

What’s the difference between a residential care home and assisted living?

Residential care homes and assisted living facilities can sometimes look very similar, especially when an assisted living facility operates out of a house in a residential neighborhood. The key difference is not the appearance of the building but its licensing status and how it is regulated. In Texas, a home serving more than three residents […]

Are residential care homes licensed in Texas?

Residential care homes serving three or fewer residents are generally not licensed by the State of Texas as assisted living facilities. They may still be subject to applicable fire, building, county, and local safety requirements, and some voluntarily follow practices similar to those required of licensed communities. A home serving more than three residents and […]

How many residents usually live in a residential care home?

In Texas, residential care homes with three or fewer residents are generally not required to be licensed by the state, though they must still comply with applicable local requirements such as fire safety codes. Homes that care for more than three residents are required to obtain state licensure and meet additional regulatory standards. Because of […]

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