Residential resource center
A home is more than an opening.
Families call them group homes. Texas programs may call them residential support services, supervised living or host home/companion care. We help you understand the options and ask better questions.
Residential inquiries
HCS and private-funded pathways.
HCS can authorize residential support, supervised living or host home/companion care for an enrolled person. TxHmL does not include waiver-funded residential services because the participant lives in their own or family home.
People who are not enrolled in HCS may still ask about a private-funded residential arrangement. We review the person’s needs, compatibility, available setting, funding and every applicable licensing or regulatory requirement before acceptance.
Residential guides
Clear guidance for choosing the right residential setting.
Start with the person’s preferred home life, support needs, location and funding situation. Those details make the search more focused and the conversations more useful.
Residential optionGroup Homes for Adults with IDD in Houston
Families searching for a Houston group home are often comparing several different residential models. We explain the terms, questions and funding paths so you can evaluate an appropriate next step.Read the guide →Residential optionSpecial Needs Group Homes Near Me
A practical local guide for families comparing small residential settings, staffing, compatibility, funding and provider quality for an adult with disabilities.Read the guide →
Residential optionGroup Homes for Autistic Adults
Residential fit for an autistic adult depends on communication, sensory needs, routines, relationships, health, safety and personal choice—not the diagnosis alone.Read the guide →
Residential optionGroup Homes for Young Adults with Disabilities
Turning 18 does not automatically create waiver eligibility, but families can still plan housing, benefits, decision supports and residential funding options.Read the guide →
Residential optionPrivate-Funded Residential Care
Aba Healthcare Inc. welcomes inquiries from families exploring a residential arrangement outside HCS waiver funding. Each inquiry requires an individualized review.Read the guide →
Residential optionHCS Group Homes and Residential Options
Texas HCS offers residential support services, supervised living and host home/companion care when authorized. Learn what each option means and how provider choice works.Read the guide →
Family guideGroup Home Costs and Funding Options
Costs depend on the setting, staffing, services, benefits and funding source. This guide helps families ask for a complete written explanation instead of relying on a single average.Read the guide →
Family guideWhat to Ask on a Group Home Tour
Use this room-by-room and conversation-by-conversation checklist to evaluate daily life, rights, staffing, health support, compatibility and community access.Read the guide →
Family guideGroup Home vs. Host Home / Companion Care
Compare household size, who lives in the home, staffing model, daily routines, compatibility and HCS authorization considerations.Read the guide →
Family guideHow to Find a Group Home Opening
Residential availability changes quickly. Learn how to make a focused inquiry, prepare a useful profile and compare more than an empty bed.Read the guide →
Residential optionIDD Group Homes Serving Sugar Land
Families in Sugar Land and Fort Bend County can explore HCS residential services and private-funded residential inquiries with Aba Healthcare Inc.Read the guide →
Residential optionIDD Group Homes Serving Pearland
Families in Pearland can compare residential support, supervised living, host home/companion care and private-funded residential pathways.Read the guide →Start a conversation
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