OLYMPIA -- The state Department of Social and Health Services has stopped admissions and revoked the license of Shangra-La AFH, located at 5514 32nd Court SE, Lacey.

The privately-operated adult family home is licensed to April Blevins. The license number is 751121.

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 provider failed to promote a respectful care environment that enhanced residents' dignity, residents' right to make choices about their activities and respected residents' personal property.

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

The provider has the right to contest the stop placement and revocation 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.

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.