Print Violation: 00217565-AP-176599

Provider Information

Merrill Gardens at Sherwood

16872 SW EDY RD
Sherwood, OR 97140

Date: 12/4/2020
Report number: 00217565-AP-176599
Type: Licensing Violation
Level: 4 - Serious harm, death, imminent danger or chronic regulatory noncompliance
Allegation: Failed to protect resident from inappropriate sexual contact
Result: Substantiated
Rule(s) Violated: External site: 411-054-0025(1)(a) and (b)
External site: 411-054-0027(1)(f) and (r)
External site: 411-054-0028(2)
Findings: On or about December 4, 2020, the Alleged Perpetrator 2 (AP2) had been counseled by facility management after they were made aware that AP2 was spending an inappropriate amount of time with the Alleged Victim (AV). AP2 denied any inappropriate contact at that time. On or about March 26, 2021, AP2 was found in AV’s room with AV not having any pants on, AP2 and AV denied inappropriate contact again, however, AP2 was counseled and advised that contact with AV must be in public areas. AV moved from the facility and contact with AP2 continued. On or about December 2021, AV accused AP2 of rape. AP2 and AV admitted to having a sexual relationship. AP2's actions are a violation of resident rights, are considered neglect of care and constitutes sexual abuse. The facility failure is a violation of Oregon Administrative Rules.