The Arc of Indiana Closes 22 Group Homes Due to Nursing Shortage

The Arc of Northwest Indiana is closing all 22 of its group homes where it houses people with developmental disabilities, laying off 120 employees. The decision was made by the Northwest Chapter after the state Family and Social Services Administration said they had concerns about the health and safety of the 90 people living in the homes. Dickerson says this was mainly due to a nursing shortage. "There is specifically a shortage of nurses working with people with developmental disabilities," said Dickerson. The 90 residents have been moved to what have been described as "temporary" homes, some as far away…

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