Massachusetts Settlement Will Bring Over 600 Individuals With Developmental Disabilities Out Of Nursing Homes.

A settlement between the administration of Governor Patrick and disability advocates in Massachusetts will allow over 600 nursing home residents with developmental disabilities to move to more independent community residences. The movement out is projected to take four years. Most of the residents are significantly younger than those the nursing facilities were designed for, and the 10-year old lawsuit focused on federal requirements for placement in the most integrated setting.