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    - Resident A reported that a male resident, Jay Stewart, had fondled her breast on numerous occasions over a four month period in the licensed adult foster care home. - Staff were informed by Resident A's guardian four months ago that Stewart had touched Resident A's breast while hugging. Stewart did not live in the licensed home but in a nearby apartment. - Staff banned Stewart from the facility but did not know the inappropriate touching had continued, with Stewart sneaking into Resident A's room at night. - It was not until two weeks before the investigation that Resident A disclosed to staff and her guardian that the touching had been ongoing. The facility then contacted police, who arrested Stewart

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    - Resident A reported that a male resident, Jay Stewart, had fondled her breast on numerous occasions over a four month period in the licensed adult foster care home. - Staff were informed by Resident A's guardian four months ago that Stewart had touched Resident A's breast while hugging. Stewart did not live in the licensed home but in a nearby apartment. - Staff banned Stewart from the facility but did not know the inappropriate touching had continued, with Stewart sneaking into Resident A's room at night. - It was not until two weeks before the investigation that Resident A disclosed to staff and her guardian that the touching had been ongoing. The facility then contacted police, who arrested Stewart

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    - Resident A reported that a male resident, Jay Stewart, had fondled her breast on numerous occasions over a four month period in the licensed adult foster care home. - Staff were informed by Resident A's guardian four months ago that Stewart had touched Resident A's breast while hugging. Stewart did not live in the licensed home but in a nearby apartment. - Staff banned Stewart from the facility but did not know the inappropriate touching had continued, with Stewart sneaking into Resident A's room at night. - It was not until two weeks before the investigation that Resident A disclosed to staff and her guardian that the touching had been ongoing. The facility then contacted police, who arrested Stewart

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    - Resident A reported that a male resident, Jay Stewart, had fondled her breast on numerous occasions over a four month period in the licensed adult foster care home. - Staff were informed by Resident A's guardian four months ago that Stewart had touched Resident A's breast while hugging. Stewart did not live in the licensed home but in a nearby apartment. - Staff banned Stewart from the facility but did not know the inappropriate touching had continued, with Stewart sneaking into Resident A's room at night. - It was not until two weeks before the investigation that Resident A disclosed to staff and her guardian that the touching had been ongoing. The facility then contacted police, who arrested Stewart

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    STATE OF MICHIGAN

    GRETCHEN WHITMER DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ORLENE HAWKS


    GOVERNOR DIRECTOR
    LANSING

    October 15, 2019

    Sarah Miner
    Pearson Adult Foster Care Homes, Inc.
    9822 N. Long Lake Rd.
    Traverse City, MI 49685

    RE: License #: AG280278926


    Investigation #: 2020A0870001
    Green Acres

    Dear Ms. Miner:

    Attached is the Special Investigation Report for the above referenced facility. Due to the
    violations identified in the report, a written corrective action plan is required. The
    corrective action plan is due 15 days from the date of this letter and must include the
    following:
     How compliance with each rule will be achieved.

     Who is directly responsible for implementing the corrective action for each
    violation.

     Specific time frames for each violation as to when the correction will be
    completed or implemented.

     How continuing compliance will be maintained once compliance is


    achieved.

     The signature of the responsible party and a date.

    If you desire technical assistance in addressing these issues, please contact me. In any
    event, the corrective action plan is due within 15 days. Failure to submit an acceptable
    corrective action plan will result in disciplinary action.

    611 W. OTTAWA  P.O. BOX 30664  LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909


    www.michigan.gov/lara  517-335-1980
    Please review the enclosed documentation for accuracy and contact me with any
    questions. In the event that I am not available and you need to speak to someone
    immediately, please contact the local office at (231) 922-5309.

    Sincerely,

    Bruce A. Messer, Licensing Consultant


    Bureau of Community and Health Systems
    Suite 11
    701 S. Elmwood
    Traverse City, MI 49684
    (231) 342-4939

    enclosure

    611 W. OTTAWA  P.O. BOX 30664  LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909


    www.michigan.gov/lara  517-335-1980
    MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
    BUREAU OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
    SPECIAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

    I. IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

    License #: AG280278926

    Investigation #: 2020A0870001

    Complaint Receipt Date: 10/02/2019

    Investigation Initiation Date: 10/02/2019

    Report Due Date: 12/01/2019

    Licensee Name: Pearson Adult Foster Care Homes, Inc.

    Licensee Address: 9822 N. Long Lake Rd.


    Traverse City, MI 49685

    Licensee Telephone #: (231) 947-7055

    Administrator: Sarah Miner

    Licensee Designee: Sarah Miner

    Name of Facility: Green Acres

    Facility Address: 127 W. Potter Road


    Traverse City, MI 49686

    Facility Telephone #: (231) 947-7055

    Original Issuance Date: 10/21/2010

    License Status: REGULAR

    Effective Date: 04/21/2019

    Expiration Date: 04/20/2021

    Capacity: 32

    Program Type: PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED


    DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED
    MENTALLY ILL, AGED

    1
    II. ALLEGATION(S)
    Violation
    Established?
    Resident A has had her breast fondled by a male resident on Yes
    numerous occasions over a four month period. Staff had
    knowledge of this and did not respond properly to stop this
    behavior.

    III. METHODOLOGY

    10/02/2019 Special Investigation Intake


    2020A0870001

    10/02/2019 APS Referral


    This referral came from MDHHS, APS worker Traci Doran.

    10/02/2019 Special Investigation Initiated - On Site


    Interviews conducted with facility staff and Resident A.

    10/11/2019 Contact - Telephone call made


    Case discussion with APS worker Traci Doran.

    10/11/2019 Contact - Document Received


    Police report received.

    10/14/2019 Exit Conference


    Conducted with Licensee Designee Sarah Miner.

    ALLEGATION: Resident A has had her breast fondled by a male resident on


    numerous occasions over a four months period. Staff had knowledge of this
    and did not respond to stop this behavior.

    INVESTIGATION: On October 2, 2019, I spoke with Traci Doran, Adult Protective


    Services worker with the Grand Traverse County Department of Health and Human
    Services. Ms. Doran stated she has an open Adult Protective Services case on
    Resident A regarding the above allegation and has been working with law
    enforcement to investigate this allegation. Ms. Doran stated that Resident A had
    been forensically interviewed by the Child Advocacy Center on September 24, 2019.
    I informed Ms. Doran that I had received an AFC Licensing Division –
    Incident/Accident Report (BCAL-4607), concerning this issue, from the facility on
    September 17, 2019. I provided a copy to her for her review.

    2
    The AFC Licensing Division – Incident/Accident Report (BCAL-4607), received by
    AFC Licensing, from the facility on September 17, 2019, states that on September
    12, 2019, Resident A had informed facility staff members Kristiena Gerring and
    Shyann Hicks that “there was a male from next door that would come over and kiss
    her, and touch her butt and breast.” This report states that Ms. Gerring reported this
    information to the Grand Traverse County Sheriff Department on September 12,
    2019, and also reported this information to Resident A’s guardian on September 13,
    2019. The report notes that, “the man was taken to jail, and Resident A filed for a
    PPO with her guardian’s help.”

    On October 2, 2019, I spoke with facility manager Savannah Thompson. Ms.


    Thompson stated that Resident A had informed her guardian, Mike Smith, about four
    months ago that a man, who does not live in the AFC home, had touched her breast
    “while hugging her.” She stated that Mr. Smith informed her of this information and
    that she “banned” this male from coming into the facility. Ms. Thompson stated that
    this male, Jay Stewart, is not a resident of the licensed AFC but does live on the
    property in an “independent living” apartment. Ms. Thompson stated that Mr.
    Stewart would “sneak” into the facility at night, per a statement from Resident A, and
    “dry hump and kiss” her. Ms. Thompson stated that Resident A told her that she
    was told by Mr. Stewart “not to say anything because he would go to jail.” Ms.
    Thompson stated that no staff knew this was going on and she does not know how
    many times this might have occurred. She noted that once staff were informed of
    this, on September 12, 2019, she called the police and Mr. Stewart was arrested.

    On October 2, 2019, I conducted an on-site special investigation regarding the


    above allegation. I conducted interviews with staff members Kristiena Gerring and
    Shyann Hicks. Ms. Gerring and Ms. Hicks stated that Resident A and Jay Stewart
    are friends. They noted Mr. Stewart does not live in the licensed AFC home but
    does reside in an “independent living” apartment located on the same property. Ms.
    Gerring stated that Resident A would occasionally go to Mr. Stewarts apartment to
    visit, noting this began about four months ago. She noted that home manager,
    Savannah Thompson, had informed Resident A’s guardian, Mike Smith, of this. Ms.
    Gerring stated that shortly thereafter, Mr. Smith, informed her that Resident A is
    stating that Mr. Stewart is grabbing her breast. Ms. Gerring stated that home
    manager Savannah Thompson spoke with Mr. Stewart and “banished” him from
    entering the AFC home. Both Ms. Gerring and Ms. Hicks stated that Resident A has
    not said anything about Mr. Stewart touching her or entering the AFC home until a
    couple weeks ago when, during a CMH appointment, Resident A disclosed this was
    occurring. They noted that Mr. Smith reported this to Ms. Thompson, who contacted
    the police. Ms. Gerring stated that Mr. Smith told her that Resident A had not said
    anything to him that this was going on in the past four months. She further noted
    that Resident A has had a lot of behavioral issues recently but believed this was due
    to a medication change. They also reported that Resident A has her own bedroom,
    with no roommates.

    3
    On October 2, 2019, I conducted an interview with Resident A at the facility. I was
    accompanied by Ms. Gerring and Ms. Hicks. Resident A stated she had not said
    anything to staff, Kristiena Gerring and Shyann Hicks, about what Mr. Stewart was
    doing, until “a couple weeks ago.” She further noted that she “had not said anything
    to anyone” and “kept it inside.”

    On October 11, 2019, I spoke with APS worker Traci Doran. We discussed the
    investigation. Ms. Doran stated she had received a copy of an investigation
    summary from the Grand Traverse County Sheriff Department. She provided a copy
    for my review.

    On October 11, 2019, I reviewed in investigation summary written by GTSD


    Detective Jason Polzien. Detective Polziens report states he had conducted an
    interview with Resident A at the Green Acres AFC home. It states that Resident A
    informed him that Jay Stewart would “come into her room when no one was around
    and grab my boobies and butt.” Resident A reported that this had been going on for
    four months and that she “didn’t like that.” This report further states that Resident A
    was forensically interviewed at the Child Advocacy Center on September 24, 2019.
    The report states that Resident A informed the CAC interviewer that a man, whom
    she identified as “Jay” is “touching her bra, touching my boobies and pulled my
    pants down and touched my butt.” Resident A further stated that this had been
    occurring “three months before I told staff.” She also stated, “he told me don’t tell
    anyone.”

    On October 14, 2019, I conducted a telephone interview with Licensee Designee


    Sarah Miner. Ms. Miner stated that she had been informed of this situation when it
    initially occurred and was informed by home manager Savanah Thompson that she
    had spoken with Mr. Stewart and instructed him not to enter the licensed AFC home.
    Ms. Miner stated that it appears that Mr. Stewart did come into the facility,
    unbeknownst to staff, and that the staff members were never informed by Resident
    A that he had been entering the facility. Furthermore, Resident A did not tell staff
    members that Mr. Stewart was touching her. Ms. Miner stated Mr. Stewart lived in
    the independent living apartments, located on the same property as the AFC home,
    and has been evicted since his arrest on September 12, 2019. She noted Mr.
    Stewart was on parole and was placed by the Michigan Department of Corrections.
    Ms. Miner stated she will no longer have anyone who is supervised by MDOC living
    in her independent living apartments or the AFC home.

    APPLICABLE RULE
    R 400.2412 Care of residents.

    (2) Residents shall be assured privacy and protection from


    moral, social and financial exploitation.

    4
    (4) A resident shall be treated with dignity, and his
    personal needs, including protection and safety, shall be
    attended to at all times.
    ANALYSIS: Statements by Resident A indicate that she was sexually
    assaulted, while in the facility or on the grounds of the facility, by
    Jay Stewart, who lived on the property in an “independent living
    apartment.”

    Resident A was not assured protection from moral and social


    exploitation.

    Resident A was not provided with protection at all times.

    CONCLUSION: VIOLATION ESTABLISHED

    On October 14, 2019, I conducted an exit conference with Licensee Designee Sarah
    Miner. I explained my finding as noted above. Ms. Miner stated she understood and
    had no further questions pertaining to this special investigation. She stated she
    would submit a corrective action plan addressing the cited rule noncompliance as
    noted above.

    IV. RECOMMENDATION

    I recommend, contingent upon the submission of an acceptable corrective action


    plan, that the status of the license remain unchanged.

    October 15, 2019


    ________________________________________
    Bruce A. Messer Date
    Licensing Consultant

    Approved By:

    October 15, 2019


    ________________________________________
    Jerry Hendrick Date
    Area Manager

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