Introduction: The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities establishes that the support to independent living should be community-based and under the choice and control of each person. This study compares the assessment of support practices by people with intellectual disabilities receiving support versus support staff and by people living in personalised support arrangements versus those living in group homes. Method: One hundred and two people with intellectual disabilities and 99 professionals assessed the support using the "Guide for the Assessment of Support to Independent Living." Results: Statistical analyses found significant differences between people receiving support and support staff in areas such as social relationships, ICT use, community participation, and evaluation of supports. People living in their own homes had a better perception of the support they received than those living in group homes. Conclusion: The study highlights the need for tools to help professionals and support recipients assess support practices.