Residential care
Autistic Treatment Center
Residential care in San Antonio, Texas
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| City | San Antonio |
| State | Texas |
| ZIP code | 78247 |
| County | Bexar |
| License number | 106309 |
| License type | Assisted Living Facility (ALF) — Texas Health and Human Services Commission license (26 TAC Chapter 553) |
| Licensing status | LICENSED |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Care types | residential care, assisted living |
| Services offered | Assistance with activities of daily living, 24-hour supervision |
| CMS quality note | Licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. |
The Autism Treatment Center, known as ATC, has served people with autism and related disorders since it was founded in July 1976. It is a private, nonprofit organization, and it says its services are provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to assist people throughout their lives as they learn, play, work, and live in the community. In San Antonio, ATC opened a school in 1978, and one man who first came as a student then has been an ATC resident since 1991 and attends its weekday Meaningful Living, Meaningful Work program. ATC runs residential and educational programs and community group homes, and its pages also name a school, clinics, an adult day services program, and group homes. San Antonio students take learning into the community, with supported outings to places such as the Witte Museum, the zoo and aquarium, splash parks, and Morgan's Wonderland, building independence, choice-making, safety awareness, and social and life skills. Each person follows an individualized learning program. Families can use the Get Started page, choose a location, and request information about out-patient therapy programs, enrollment, and payment and insurance options.
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
- A & R Golden Casa Assisted Living, Inc — San Antonio
- A Golden Age Assisted Living, LLC — San Antonio
- Adair Assisted Living Inc — San Antonio
Common questions about Autistic Treatment Center
What care and services does Autistic Treatment Center offer?
Autistic Treatment Center offers residential care, assisted living, 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.