Comparison of the daily lives of four young adults who are mentally retarded.

Least restrictive environments are assumed to be ones in which high-quality care is to be found. The quality of care provided for four adult males living in hospitals and hostels is described. The data indicate that there are not only differences in the quality of care provided between hospitals and hostels, but variation within both types of setting. Attention is drawn particularly to the differences in care provided within the hostel settings. The use of simple monitoring devices to assist in better practices is recommended.