Inspection IDReason for InspectionInspection DateInspection Status 
SIN-00278903 Unannounced Monitoring 11/17/2025 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.16Based upon the violations listed below the department has shown evidence of abuse.Abuse of an individual is prohibited. Abuse is an act or omission of an act that willfully deprives an individual of rights or human dignity or which may cause or causes actual physical injury or emotional harm to an individual, such as striking or kicking an individual; neglect; rape; sexual molestation, sexual exploitation or sexual harassment of an individual; sexual contact between a staff person and an individual; restraining an individual without following the requirements in this chapter; financial exploitation of an individual; humiliating an individual; or withholding regularly scheduled meals.1. All individuals shall be free from abuse. 2. Individual received immediate medical attention as 911 was called and he was transported to the hospital. 3. Staff involved were immediately suspended pending investigation. 4. An investigation was conducted beginning on 7/1/2025 and completed on 7/29/2025. 5. Existing staff were trained on "What is Abuse?" on 7/7/2025 6. Existing staff were trained on De-Escalation 7/8/2025 7. Existing staff were trained on Incident Management 7/7/2025 8. Existing staff were trained on the BSP including antecedents/triggers/interventions on 7/7/2025 9. Monthly team meetings are held including Next Step Care, Cornerstone, Parents, Advocate and Job Coach. Individual attends if he is agreeable. 10. Existing staff received a Crisis Prevention Intervention refresher course focusing on hands-on training using real life examples and least restrictive alternatives 7/8/2025 01/30/2026 Implemented
6400.32(d)The incident that occurred on 6/30/2025 of a non-sanctioned restraint took away individual #1's dignity and respect.An individual shall be treated with dignity and respect.1. An individual shall be treated with dignity and respect. 2. All physical restraints are reviewed by Incident Management Representative when entered (within 72 hours of the incident) and reviewed on monthly and quarterly basis on monthly and quarterly reports. 3. Individual received immediate medical attention as 911 was called and he was transported to the hospital. 4. Staff involved were immediately suspended pending investigation. 5. An investigation was conducted beginning on 7/1/2025 and completed on 7/29/2025. 6. Existing staff were trained on "What is Abuse?" 7/7/2025 7. Existing staff were trained on De-Escalation 7/8/2025 8. Existing staff were trained on Incident Management 7/7/2025 9. Existing staff were trained on the BSP including antecedents/triggers/interventions 7/7/2025 10. Monthly team meetings are held including Next Step Care, Cornerstone, Parents, Advocate and Job Coach. Individual attends if he is agreeable. 01/30/2026 Implemented
6400.186Individual #1's ISP/BSP dated 8/27/2025 was not properly implemented during the restraint on 6/30/2025.The home shall implement the individual plan, including revisions.1. The home shall implement the individual plan, including revisions. 2. Berkshire staff were re-trained on current BSP dated 4/30/2025 3. BSP was reviewed and revised on 8/27/2025 to reflect and focus on least restrictive interventions/antecedents/triggers 4. Existing staff were trained on BSP revisions dated 8/27/2025 5. Existing staff were trained on "What is Abuse?" 7/7/2025 6. Existing staff were trained on De-Escalation 7/8/2025 7. staff were trained on Incident Management 7/7/2025 8. staff received a Crisis Prevention Intervention refresher course focusing on hands-on training using real life examples and least restrictive alternatives on 7/8/2025 01/30/2026 Implemented
6400.208(d)The unauthorized restraint that occurred on 6/30/2025 inflicted pain on individual #1.A physical restraint that inhibits digestion or respiration, inflicts pain, causes embarrassment or humiliation, causes hyperextension of joints, applies pressure on the chest or joints or allows for a free fall to the floor is prohibited.1. A physical restraint that inhibits digestion or respiration, inflicts pain, causes embarrassment or humiliation, causes hyperextension of joints, applies pressure on the chest or joints or allows for a free fall to the floor is prohibited. 2. Individual received immediate medical attention as 911 was called and he was transported to the hospital. 3. Staff involved were immediately suspended pending investigation. 4. An investigation was conducted beginning on 7/1/2025 and completed on 7/29/2025. 5. All physical restraints are reviewed by Incident Management Representative when entered (within 72 hours of the incident) and reviewed on monthly and quarterly basis on monthly and quarterly reports. 6. Existing staff were trained on "What is Abuse?" 7/7/2025 7. Existing staff were trained on De-Escalation 7/8/2025 8. Existing staff were trained on Incident Management 7/7/2025 9. Existing staff were trained on the BSP including antecedents/triggers/interventions 10. Monthly team meetings are held including Next Step Care, Cornerstone, Parents, Advocate and Job Coach. Individual attends if he is agreeable. 7/7/2025 11. staff received a Crisis Prevention Intervention refresher course focusing on hands-on training using real life examples and least restrictive alternatives 7/8/2025 01/30/2026 Implemented
SIN-00271970 Unannounced Monitoring 07/01/2025 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.32(h)At the time of the first unannounced inspection of the home on 7/3/2025, the back door to the home was left open and the screen door was unlocked. There was no one at the home and all the lights were off. Individual #1's privacy of possessions was not secured behind a locked door while no individuals or staff were present in the home.An individual has the right to privacy of person and possessions.1. Keypad locking system will be installed on the front and back door by 9-15-2025 . 2. Next Step Care Inc has created a departure checklist which will be placed in all homes by all exits. Staff will be trained and sign off by 9-30-25 on Departure Checklist. 09/30/2025 Implemented
SIN-00252185 Renewal 09/17/2024 Compliant - Finalized
RegulationLIS Non-Compliance AreaCorrection RequiredPlans of CorrectionCorrection DatePOC Status
6400.81(k)(6)The bedroom for Individual #1 did not have a mirror in it at the time of the inspection.In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: A mirror. 6400.81(k)(6) In bedrooms, each individual shall have the following: A mirror-At The time of inspection the bedroom for Individual #1 did not have a mirror in it at the time of the inspection. 1. A mirror was placed on the wall immediately 2. All staff will be trained on regulation 6400.81(k)(6) and sign off by 12-31-24 3. A Manager will inspect all homes on a weekly basis to ensure compliance of this regulation and sign off that the home was inspected for this regulation. 4.All other homes were checked and found to be compliant with this regulation 12/31/2024 Implemented