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Location: Springdale, AR Population Served: Adolescent girls ages 7-17
| # of residents per unit: Up to 12 | Residents per room: 2 | Capacity: 32 |
Contact with family (Calls and visit schedule): Weekly calls up to 3x/week for 10 minutes, intervention call available 1x/week for 10 minutes. Visitation available 2x/week for 30 minutes if previously scheduled. Zoom available if in person is not possible.
| Restraint utilized? Yes | Chemical Restraint utilized? Yes | Seclusion utilized? Yes |
Clinical Director: LCSW Therapists: 2 full-time therapists (1 LMSW, 1 LAC)
Treatment modalities offered: Facility declined to identify any specific modalities available.
# of individual therapy sessions/week: Varies by client, most clients receive one individual therapy session per month
# of group therapy sessions led by a licensed mental health professional/week: 3
Police Report
Police Report, Redacted, Sex Offence
Officers received a report of a new investigation of sexual offenses by Arkansas State Police. Officers attended interviews and received statements. Video footage was reviewed.
The video evidence does not support the sequence of events as described by the reporting resident. No sufficient probable cause found.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident, Peer Sexual Contact Forced, Visit Compliance Report
Residents submitted statements to the Director of Risk regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by a peer. Reports stated, “They would bend me over and touch my boobs and butt and flash me and try to see me change, like holding my bathroom door open and looking.”
The Director of Risk verified room assignments and that staff was in ratio, then interviewed the reporting resident. The incident was reported to Licensing and the residents were placed on peer restriction and alternate unit programming.
Licensing Specialist: Jarred Parnell
Licensing Specialist visited the facility to review the video footage. Video footage shows resident “twerking” and receiving a kiss from another resident. Licensing Specialist reviewed the incident with facility staff and discussed the need for increased supervision during hygiene time. Documentation of new hygiene time routine received.
This complaint has been Unfounded by Licensing.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident, Peer Sexual Contact Forced, Visit Compliance Report
Resident reported that a peer kissed her twice and forced her to lick her peer’s vagina. The resident reported she and her peers were playing Truth or Dare and another peer dared the resident’s peer to kiss her. The resident reported her peer had turned her around and kissed her, then followed her into the bathroom where her peer forced her to lick her vagina.
Licensing Specialist: Jarred Parnell
7/19/24: Licensing Specialist visited the facility to review camera footage and discuss the incident with facility staff. Video shows residents in the day room. When a staff member leaves the day room, the two residents enter the first bedroom door where residents use the restroom. The two residents are out of view for approximately 20 seconds, then re-enter the day room.
Licensing specialist reviewed the incident with staff and discussed implementations for increased supervision during hygiene time and providing more structure. The facility will provide documentation of the implementation by 7/26/24.
This complaint has been Unfounded by Licensing.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident, Self-Harm, Visit Compliance Report
Resident used a piece of plastic from a deodorant bottle to self-harm her right forearm. The resident was assessed and sent to Arkansas Children’s Hospital for evaluation. The resident received 6 sutures to close the wound and was discharged with orders to apply antibiotic ointment on the laceration until the stitches were removed. The resident returned to the facility, where she was placed on Self-Harm precautions. Staff performed a contraband sweep of all units.
Licensing Specialist: Jarred Parnell
Licensing Specialist visited the facility to review video footage of the incident. Resident used a cap from a stick of deodorant, which she was able to break and sharpen to cause the lacerations. Facility staff are implementing a plan to ensure hygiene products are accounted for after hygiene time. Facility staff will provide documentation of the implementation when completed.
PRLU or OLTC
Complaint, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report
Complaint received by Placement and Residential Licensing Unit (PRLU) alleges that a resident arrived at the facility in April, but did not have an adequate master treatment plan. The complaint also alleges that there have been multiple “unit against unit” brawls at the facility.
7/10/24: The complaint was reviewed by Licensing.
8/7/24 Program Manager and Licensing Specialist visited the facility to review children’s records.
Licensing Specialist: Chelsea Vardell
Licensing reviewed two resident’s records. Resident 1’s file contained a master treatment plan that included no reviews since May 2024. A restraint packet was found in the records that did not contain a physician’s orders for the restraint. Additionally, four other restraints were documented, but no corresponding restraint packets could be found. Resident 2’s file contained a master treatment plan dated 7/25/24, but the resident had been admitted on 4/24/24. The facility could not produce the original treatment plan for this resident. Additionally, a review of the physician’s orders showed that the resident had been placed in restraints on two occasions, but there was no restraint documentation accompanying those orders. The resident has only received family therapy with her guardian one time since her admission, although she is supposed to receive family therapy twice a month.
Facility cited as follows:
903.4 – Treatment plans were found not to have been developed within 30 days of admission
903.8 – Treatment plan reviews were not present in files
905.11 – Physician’s orders were not found regarding chemical restraints given to resident.
905.12 – Physician’s orders were not found regarding physical restraints performed on resident.
905.17 – Documentation of restraints were not found in resident’s records.
PRLU or OLTC
Accidental Injury, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report
Resident injured her toe by climbing on the metal part of a volleyball net. The resident was sent to Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) Emergency Room per physician’s orders after nursing assessed a cut to the bottom of the resident’s left toe.
The resident received stitches and a Tetanus shot. She was discharged with a topical cream to apply twice daily.
7/3/3024 – A visit was conducted at the facility to inspect the volleyball netting equipment. Licensing discussed adding some padding to the base where the metal knob is exposed or increasing supervision when the residents are in the gym with facility staff.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident, Peer Sexual Contact, Visit Compliance Report
Resident reported that her peer touched her on her lower front. Her peer reported that the resident touched her on her butt.
Licensing Specialist: Jarred Parnell
A visit to the facility was conducted to discuss the incident and review supervision. Video footage was reviewed for supervision and bed checks.
Complaint was UNFOUNDED by Licensing.
Police Report
Police Report, Sex Offence
Officers were dispatched to the facility regarding a complaint of sexual assault made by a resident. The resident reported that she had been assaulted by one of her peers.
The incident was investigated. Findings suggest the incident occurred but was consensual.
Open case was moved to inactive.
Police Report
Fire Alarm, Police Report
Officers were notified that the facility was performing a fire alarm test.
PRLU or OLTC
Aggressive Behavior, JDC, Notice of Incident
Resident was escorted to the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC) by Springdale Police Department for assaulting a Nurse.
On 6/22/24, the resident was uncooperative and aggressive during a transition back to her unit. She tried to elope off the unit and attacked a nurse, punching her with a closed fist in the face, back, and chest. The nurse went to the Springdale Police Department to press charges. Three officers from the Police Department arrived and issued a warning to the resident. Shortly after officers left, the resident assaulted staff again. Officers were called back and escorted the resident to JDC
Police Report
Disturbance, Police Report
Officers were dispatched to the facility in regards to a 911 hang-up call. No signs of disturbance at the facility. False alarm.
Police Report
Disturbance, Police Report
Officers were called to Perimeter Ozarks in regards to a resident assaulting staff members.
Police Report
Assault, Police Report
Officers responded to Perimeter Ozarks regarding a report that a staff member had been attacked by a resident. Officers issued a citation and a warning to the resident about her behavior.
Approximately 15 minutes after leaving the facility, officers were called back to Perimeter Ozarks regarding the same resident assaulting more staff members. Officers arrested the resident and transported her to the Juvenile Detention Center (JDC).
Police Report
Police Report, Sex Offence
Officers were called to Perimeter Ozarks on a report of sexual assault/forcible fondling.
A resident reported that she awoke to her roommate assaulting her. The roommate reported that the incident did happen, but she was the one who had been assaulted.
The report was investigated and closed as inactive. No charges were filed.
Police Report
911 Hang Up, Police Report
Abandoned 911 call from Perimeter Ozarks. No signs of distress. False Alarm
Police Report
911 Hang Up, Police Report
Abandoned 911 call from Perimeter Ozarks. No signs of distress. False Alarm
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident, Peer Sexual Contact, Visit Compliance Report
A resident reported that two residents were fingering each other in their bedroom while another resident watched out for staff. Both residents were interviewed, and each denied the incident occurred. Residents have been separated with each sleeping in a different unit.
Licensing Specialist: Jarred Parnell
A visit to the facility was conducted. Video footage was not reviewed because both residents denied the incident happened, and a time and location could not be determined. Q15 bed check information and video footage were reviewed for supervision and bed check compliance.
PRLU or OLTC
Forced Sexual Contact, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report
Client reported that her roommate woke her up in the middle of the night and allegedly fingered her while sitting on top of her.
An interview with the accused peer provided the following details. The peer stated that the incident did occur, but she was the victim. She reported that she woke up in the middle of the night with the client on top of her, touching her breast and trying to touch her butt. The peer stated she did not tell anyone out of fear. Both individuals alleged they told the other resident to stop, and neither did.
Licensing Specialist: Jarred Parnell
A visit to the facility was conducted to review camera footage for nightly bed checks for the date provided in the report.
This complaint has been UNFOUNDED by Licensing.
PRLU or OLTC
Medical, Notice of Incident
6/14/24: Resident told the nursing staff that her heart was racing and she felt pressure on her chest. After a consultation with her provider, an order was made to have her assessed at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Emergency Room. An EKG, chest x-ray and lab work were ordered.
Diagnosis: Anxiety attack. EKG, chest x-ray, and lab work came back within normal limits.
Police Report
Peer Sexual Contact, Police Report
6/12/24: A Child Abuse report was received from the Arkansas State Police. Officers met with investigators at Perimeter of the Ozarks, where the alleged victim was interviewed. Officers reviewed video footage of the incidents. There was nothing visible in the videos to corroborate the victim’s statement.
There is insufficient evidence to develop probable cause to arrest for either incident.
PRLU or OLTC
Forced Sexual Contact, Notice of Incident, Visit Compliance Report
Grievance Form #1: Resident reports that a peer forced her to touch his private areas and kiss him.
Grievance Form #2: Resident reports that a peer forced the resident to kiss her. The report also states the the peer touches the resident despite being asked to stop.
Licensing Specialist (LS): Jarred Parnell
6/12/24 – LS Parnell visited the facility to review video footage. Footage was reviewed for both reported incidents. In each video, the resident is off camera in her bedroom. Both peers are viewed in the doorway of the resident’s bedroom. It is unclear from the footage if either peer engaged in non-consensual physical contact with the resident.
The process for grievances was discussed with facility staff. The director of risk was out of the office for several days and the grievances were not addressed until they returned.
Technical Assistance for 901.4 was provided to the facility. The facility will designated a back up staff member to review resident grievances when the director of risk is unavailable.
This complaint has been UNFOUNDED by Licensing.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident, Self-Harm, Visit Compliance Report
5/31/2024 – Resident reported that she had swallowed a battery. The battery was taken from a clock on the unit.
Actions Taken: The resident was assessed by nursing, and then evaluated at the local Emergency Room, where she received an x-ray. The medical staff at the ER instructed the resident to return if she did not pass the battery in 48 hours.
On 6/2/2024, the resident returned to the ER, because the battery had not passed. There she received bloodwork and imaging. She returned to the facility instructed to continue monitoring. Resident was placed on suicide precautions.
Licensing Specialist: Jarred Parnell
6/13/24 – LS Parnell visited the facility to review the incident with facility staff. All items with batteries have been removed from the units. TV remotes will be handled only by staff.
Police Report
Fire Alarm, Police Report
Fire alarm. Facility is performing a fire drill.
PRLU or OLTC
Notice of Incident, Peer Sexual Contact, Visit Compliance Report
5/26/24 – Resident reported to staff that she had sex with a peer in their bedroom. The resident stated that she had reported the incident to her therapist mid-month. The residents were moved to separate units and an investigation was opened.
Licensing Specialist: Jarred Parnell
6/18/24 – Q15 bed check logs were reviewed by Licensing. Facility reported that the therapist the resident initially told about the incident is no longer employed by the facility.
7/10/24 – LS Parnell visited the facility to review information about the incident.
Facility cited 110.9A: Any owner, operator, employee, foster parent, or volunteer in a child welfare agency shall immediately notify the Child Abuse Hotline if they have reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been subjected to child maltreatment
This complaint has been determined to be UNFOUNDED by Licensing.
Police Report
Police Report, Self-Harm
Called to Perimeter Ozarks for a child that ate some laundry detergent with bleach.
Squad took her to children hospital. She said she wanted to hurt herself. She is in in-house treatment.