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Education · Compliance · Advocacy

Promoting the highest quality of care in Texas assisted living.

TORCH is the Texas Organization of Residential Care Homes — state-required manager certification, HHSC-aligned training, and a monthly chapter in your corner, backed by an organization that represents providers directly with legislators and HHSC.

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Keep your license, your staff, and your business sharp.

Every month brings a Manager’s Course plus one more class — Marketing Clinic, Startup Boot Camp, or a specialized topic — so there’s always a next step for you and your team.

Every month

Manager’s Course

September 22–24

Required-reading know-how for the people running day-to-day operations at your home — compliance, staffing, and the situations that actually come up.

This month’s class

Marketing Clinic

September 24

A second course every month, rotating between Marketing Clinic, Startup Boot Camp, and specialized topics chosen for what owners and managers need right now.

TORCH University

Full training catalog

E-Learning, the Education Portal, and every upcoming course in one place.

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Find your chapter’s next meeting.

Every TORCH chapter meets monthly for education, networking, and support from owners who understand exactly what you’re dealing with. Click a chapter to see its next meeting.

Houston Chapter

2nd Wednesday, 10am

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North Houston Chapter

The Woodlands · 3rd Tuesday, 11am

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San Antonio Chapter

3rd Wednesday, 12pm

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North Texas/DFW Chapter

Day & time vary — check calendar

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Virtual Chapter

Last Thursday, 9:30am · on Zoom

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Lubbock/Abilene Chapter

Last Tuesday, 12pm

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Not sure which chapter?

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Why owners and operators across Texas trust TORCH.

Everything we do comes back to one thing: helping you deliver the highest quality of care to your residents — through training your staff can rely on, guidance that keeps you survey-ready, and a community that’s been where you are.

Education

HHSC-aligned training and certification that strengthens your operations and helps your staff succeed.

Compliance

Practical guidance for navigating Texas regulations and staying survey-ready, all year round.

Community

Six chapters meeting monthly across Texas for peer support and shared know-how.

Advocacy

A real voice with legislators and HHSC, so policy changes don’t catch your home off guard.

What membership gives you

A complete Policies & Procedures Manual, aligned to HHSC standards and kept current.
On-demand staff training your team can complete anytime, anywhere.
Compliance resources, including Plan of Correction assistance and emergency preparedness plans.
A direct line to legislators and HHSC when policy affects your home.

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You take care of your residents. Let us take care of the rest.

Membership means training, community, and a statewide voice working for you every day — not just during legislative session.

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Promoting the highest quality of care in Texas assisted living.

Keep your license, your staff, and your business sharp.

Manager’s Course

Marketing Clinic

Full training catalog

Find your chapter’s next meeting.

Why owners and operators across Texas trust TORCH.

What membership gives you

From the TORCH newsletter.

You take care of your residents. Let us take care of the rest.