MR/DD Out-of-Home Placements Increased 4% From 2002 to 2004: 68% of Developmentally Disabled Individuals Reside in Settings for 1-6 People

OPEN MINDS, The Behavioral Health & Social Service Industry Analyst Industry Statistics From 2002 to 2004, there was a four percent increase in out-of-home placements of developmentally disabled individuals, from 473,344 to 492,385 people. The proportion of individuals served in facilities with 1 to 6 persons increased from 65% in 2002 to 68% in 2004, the largest segment of out-of-home placement by a substantial margin. This was driven by the increase in the use of supported living situations. A slight decline in the proportion of consumers residing in greater than 6 person settings was . . .