Variant of NAICS 1997 - Labour Force Survey (LFS) Industries

• 7 - Services-Producing Sector
• 14 - Health Care and Social Assistance
• 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance
• 623 - Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• 6232 - Residential Developmental Handicap, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities
• 62321 - Residential Developmental Handicap Facilities

623210 - Residential Developmental Handicap Facilities

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care services for persons diagnosed with developmental handicaps. These facilities may provide some health care, though the focus is protective supervision, room, board and counselling. This care can be provided in a group home or institutional setting. Some institutions may be referred to as "hospitals" for the developmentally handicapped.

• Example Activities:

  • Homes for the mentally retarded