A PASS-3 EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY RESIDENCES IN WALES

PASS 3 was used to evaluate 14 residential services for people with me ntal retardation. Residents had a broad range of abilities. Size of re sidences ranged from one to seven residents. PASS scores were generall y associated with both resident's ability level and smaller size of li ving unit, Overall, the residences were shown to be well-located and r easonably home-like. However, residence personnel tended to lack organ ized means and competencies to promote resident development and experi ence. Administrative practices were also weak. Attention must be given to factors other than residence size, location, building characterist ics, and staffing parameters when services are commissioned and when s ervice contracts are specified and reviewed.