10 other states have closed their state institutions, including Minnesota and Michigan. Department of Justice investigators found many problems with the care being provided at the State Centers. The environment fails to meet the needs of residents it has no stability, is non-stimulating, is unsafe and is overly restrictive. Residents are subject to harm due to inadequate supervision. There are inadequate behavioral programs.
Emergency care is lacking and critical care is deficient.
Medical record keeping is seriously deficient. Administration and monitoring of psychotropic medications are grossly deficient. There is deficient monitoring of seizure disorders. Psychiatric services are inadequate. There are shortages of trained medical staff.