OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Social and Health Services has stopped admissions and revoked and suspended the license of Pathfinder House, a privately operated adult family home, located at 3339 Deer Trails Lane, Bow.

The home is licensed to Nancy Meyer.

The state took the action after finding numerous violations that jeopardized the safety and well-being of residents. The violations include but are not limited to the licensee's failure to:

• Protect five residents from verbal and sexual abuse. All residents were at risk of emotional and physical harm and a diminished quality of life.
• Allow three residents to make choices about food and drink.

The provider has the right to contest the stop placement, revocation and summary suspension by requesting an administrative hearing within 28 days of state notification. Current residents have been moved to other settings.

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DSHS does not discriminate and provides equal access to its programs and services for all persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, creed, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, age, veteran's status or the presence of any physical, sensory or mental disability.