OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Social and Health Services has stopped admissions to Expressions at Enumclaw, a boarding home, located at 2454 Cole Street.

The boarding home is licensed to Enumclaw Ventures II, LLC. The license number is 1603.

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:

• Failure to ensure staff were fully trained on mandatory reporting laws and had required qualifications and training. Incidents at the home were not investigated at all or in a timely manner. No plan was in place to ensure that residents with aggressive behaviors received proper care.

While the home is in stop placement, licensee may not admit residents.

The provider has the right to contest the stop placement by requesting an administrative hearing within 28 days of state notification. Current residents may stay in the home. If a resident chooses to remain, DSHS will continue to monitor the home for resident safety.

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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.