LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The state of Nevada revoked the licenses of four group homes for children and teens after several reports by the 8 News Now Investigators.
Nevada Health Authority’s Health Care Purchasing and Compliance Division sent notices of revocation to four psychiatric residential treatment facilities operated by Moriah Behavioral Health, also known as Ignite Teen and Eden Treatment, on Dec. 11, citing safety concerns, a lack of cooperation from the business and a lack of compliance with state and federal laws.
“Since July of 2024, the Division has received 36 official complaints about potential violations of state and federal law related to the quality and safety of care at the various facilities operated by the licensee,” the notice states. “The Division has been made aware of safety concerns and complaints about the facility by staff and parents through local media stories, a substantiated complaint of child neglect from Clark County Department of Family Services, and a report of adverse findings from an investigation conducted by Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau.”
The state also referred to a lack of required physician direction, incomplete medical records, deficient personnel qualifications and policies, hazardous and deficient environmental and housing conditions, and a pattern of repeat violations and inability to demonstrate compliance…