Table I : Major Barriers to Community Entry Facing Consumers As Reported by ILCs:

Problem: Housing
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 72
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 67%

Problem: Personal Assistance
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 56
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 52%

Problem: Personal income/financial resources
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 25
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 23%

Problem: Transportation
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 22
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 20%

Problem: Consumer confidence
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 20
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 19%

Problem: Community and agency attitude
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 13
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 12%

Problem: General support services
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 13
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 12%

Problem: Training (skills)
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 11
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 10%

Problem: Lack of information
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 9
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 8%

Problem: Family support
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 7
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 6%

Problem: Medical care
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 7
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 6%

Problem: Other (employment opportunities, emotional healing/follow along support)
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Number: 2
Centers Reporting (n=108)* Percent (%): 2%

 

Person: Charles
Annual Costs For Congregate (Nursing Home) Care: $51,110
Annual Costs For IL After One-time Expenses: $24,226
One Time Expenses: $8,000
Savings From IL After One Time Expenses*: $26,874

Person: Jane
Annual Costs For Congregate (Nursing Home) Care: $51,000
Annual Costs For IL After One-time Expenses: $25,290
One Time Expenses: $930
Savings From IL After One Time Expenses*: $25,710

Person: Mary
Annual Costs For Congregate (Nursing Home) Care: $51,110
Annual Costs For IL After One-time Expenses: $10,950
One Time Expenses: $0
Savings From IL After One Time Expenses*: $40,150

Person: Carol
Annual Costs For Congregate (Nursing Home) Care: $62,050
Annual Costs For IL After One-time Expenses: $27,158
One Time Expenses: $5,690
Savings From IL After One Time Expenses*: $34,892