The purpose of the study is to have a close look at Branch Homes among several types of intermediate homes, and is to learn what kind of measures are taken to support the retarded to live and what influence do they have through them. Results:1) new ideas for space, way of living and others as well as those effects. (1)Effects for the retarded at Branch Homes. (2)Effects for the retarded outside Branch Homes. (3)Effects for members and carers involved. 2) Efforts made on Branch Homes and their situations
