When CDChoices conducts Consumer surveys, we try to gather samples from both self-directing Consumers and Designated Representatives (DRs). We compare the findings to determine if there are any significant differences or surprising similarities.
The results of our recent coronavirus survey show a difference in living situations for self-directing Consumers and those who use DRs. We asked survey participants to identify their living situation. The results to the question are reported in the graph below.
| Consumer’s Living Situation | % of DRs | % of Self-Directing | % of Grand Total |
| Roommate (not friend/family) | 1.3% | 0.7% | |
| I live with both friends and family | 1.3% | 0.7% | |
| Lives Alone | 31.3% | 57.0% | 45.2% |
| Lives with Family | 59.7% | 25.3% | 41.1% |
| Lives with Friends | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.7% |
| Other (please specify) | 7.5% | 10.1% | 8.9% |
| (blank) | 1.3% | 0.7% | |
| Grand Total |
Respondents who answered “Other” were given the opportunity to write in a response. Common responses were “with PA” or “with spouse.”
As you can see, the percentage of self-directing Consumers who live alone is approximately the same as the percentage of Consumers who use a DR who live with family (57% and 59.7% respectively).
