It was considered radical at the time.
It was like a big family - I miss it too.
The bulk went to apartments with staff, and others went to one of three eight-bed group homes.
It was seldom the first choice for placement because it was isolated out there.
Although it was a place where people could be cared for and lead content and satisfying lives ... I don't think there was ever a plan to help people re-enter the community.
We came to a point that if we were to keep maintaining the building, we would have to dump a lot of money into it.
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