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December 19, 2025 CERTIFIED MAIL Jason Calvin Marcum, Authorized Agent Grove Homes Inc 4006 Grove Street W Pequot Lakes MN 56472 License Number 1073647-H_CRS (Home and Community-Based Services-Community Residential Setting) License Number 1073646-HCBS (Home and Community-Based Services) Report Number 202509230 DETERMINATION OF MALTREATMENT AND ORDER TO PAY A FINE Dear Jason Calvin Marcum: The Department of Human Services (DHS) determined that Grove Homes Inc, located at 4006 West Grove Street, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, is responsible for serious maltreatment by neglect. Based on this determination, DHS is ordering you to pay a fine of $5000. Details of our findings are provided below and in the enclosed Investigation Memorandum for report 202509230. Our next steps and your options are also detailed. I. Determination of Maltreatment It was reported that a staff person (SP) failed to supervise a vulnerable adult (VA) which resulted in the VA having sexual contact with the SP’s child. Based on the maltreatment investigation, DHS determined that that Grove Homes Inc was responsible for neglect of the VA. See the enclosed Investigation Memorandum for more information. Legal Authority: Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, subdivision 9c. Fine: $5000 Citations related to the maltreatment 1. Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.09, subdivision 1. Violation: The license holder did not provide the level of direct services support staff supervision and assistance, to ensure the health, safety, and protection of rights of each person, and be able to implement the responsibilities assigned to the license holder in each person’s support plan or support plan addendum. A consumer’s (C) CSSP said, “We [the facility] fully monitor who has access to the lower floor of the home and only [the C] and staff persons are allowed there.” Given that on multiple occasions over the course of eight months, a staff persons child was allowed on the lower floor with the C without the supervision of a staff person Corrective Action Required: The C no longer resided at the facility. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subdivision. 2. Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.11, subdivision 3 Violation: The license holder did not establish policies and procedures that promote service recipient rights by ensuring data privacy according to the Minnesota Government Data Practice Act and the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act. The facility routinely allowed staff persons to bring their children to the facility while they worked and did not have policies or procedures in place to ensure the health, safety and protection of rights of each person served and/or promote service recipient rights by ensuring data privacy while the children were at the facility. Corrective Action Required: Within 30 days of this order, the license must establish policies and procedures that promote service receipeints rights. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subdivision. 3. Citation: Minnesota Statutes, section 245D.095, subdivision 5, paragraph (a), clause (2). Violation: The license holder did not ensure proper documentation of completed staff person orientation and training as required under section 245D.09, subdivisions 3 to 5 including the date training was completed, the number of hours per subject area, and the name of the trainer or instructor. Information obtained via interviews showed that staff persons were trained, however, the facility was unable to provide documentation to show that staff persons were trained. Corrective Action Required: Immediately upon receiving this order, you must ensure all staff persons are trained on facility and consumer policies and procedures, including mandated reporting and provide documentation of completed trainings. On an ongoing basis, you must maintain compliance as required in this subdivision. II. Order to Pay a Fine Because DHS determined that Grove Homes Inc is responsible for serious maltreatment by neglect, you must pay a $5000 fine. The act of maltreatment was determined to be serious because it resulted in the vulnerable adult being charged with Criminal Sexual Misconduct – 2nd Degree regarding a staff person child. Legal Authority: Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), subparagraph (4). Billing and Payment of the Fine DHS will send you an invoice for the $5000 fine. Payment must be made as directed on the invoice. If you request a contested case hearing, as described below, do not pay the fine at this time. After the contested case hearing, the Commissioner of DHS will issue a final order. Please note, you may not avoid payment of this fine by closing, selling, or otherwise transferring the license to a third party. If this occurs, each controlling individual is personally and jointly responsible for payment. If you do not pay the fine on or before the date specified on the invoice and you did not request a contested case hearing, as described below, the Commissioner may issue a second fine, may not issue or reissue a license, or may suspend the license until the license holder pays the fine. III. YOUR RIGHT TO APPEAL You have right to appeal the maltreatment determination and/or fine. Please see options below. Should you exercise your rights to appeal send: 1.
Right to appeal the fine and maltreatment determination You have the right to appeal the fine and maltreatment determination. Your request must be in writing and clearly state that you are requesting a contested case hearing for this matter. Your request must be made before the deadlines provided below. If you do not meet this deadline, you lose your right to an administrative appeal. The timeline to appeal began when you received this order. If you are mailing your request, it must be sent by certified mail and postmarked within 15 calendar days from when you received this order. See address Section III. If your request is being personally delivered, it must be received by DHS within 15 calendar days from when you received this order. See address Section III. Upon DHS’ receipt of your timely appeal, your case would be scheduled for a contested case hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge. After this hearing, the Commissioner of DHS will issue a final order. 2. Request for reconsideration of the maltreatment determination only If you do not appeal the fine, you may still request reconsideration of the maltreatment determination. Your request must be made before the deadlines provided below. If you do not meet this deadline, you lose your right to request reconsideration. The timeline to request reconsideration began when you received this order. Your request must: · Be in writing · Clearly state that you are requesting reconsideration of the maltreatment determination · Identify what is inaccurate or incomplete about the information in the Investigation Memorandum · Supply information that is accurate or more complete · State why you believe the finding of maltreatment should be changed · Be made before the deadlines provided below. Your request must be postmarked within 15 calendar days from when you received this order. See address Section III. A response to your reconsideration request will be mailed within 15 working days after DHS receives your request. You have the right to request a fair hearing if a response is not mailed within 15 working days. 3. Right to appeal the order to pay a fine only You have the right to only appeal the fine. Your request must be in writing and clearly state that you are requesting a contested case hearing for this matter. Your request must be made before the deadlines provided below. If you do not meet this deadline, you lose your right to an administrative appeal. The timeline to appeal began when you received this order. If you are mailing your request, it must be sent by certified mail and postmarked within 10 calendar days from when you received this order. See address Section III. If your request is being personally delivered, it must be received by DHS within 10 calendar days from when you received this order. See address Section III. Upon DHS’ receipt of your timely appeal, your case would be scheduled for a contested case hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge. After this hearing, the Commissioner of DHS will issue a final order. 4. Legal representation at the contested case hearing You do not need a lawyer to appeal. However, a lawyer can help you with your appeal. The state or county will not get you a lawyer and will not pay for a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may be able to get free legal advice or help with your appeal. To find out if free help is available, contact: Volunteer Lawyers Network at 612-752-6677; Central Minnesota Legal Services at 612-332-8151; Southern Minnesota Legal Services at 651-222-4731; or go to www.justice4mn.org to find a local legal services program that may be able to help you. You can also find information on contested cases from the Office of Administrative Hearings website at https://mn.gov/oah/self-help. Click on Administrative Law Overview, then click on Administrative Law Contested Case Hearing Guide for a list of frequently asked questions. Legal authority for this licensing action · This action is taken under Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 1, paragraph (a), which describes under which conditions DHS may impose a fine against a license. · Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), clause (4), item (iI) provides that DHS may impose a $5000 fine for each determination of maltreatment of a vulnerable adult under section 626.557 which meets the definition of serious maltreatment for which the license holder is determined responsible. · In determining whether the facility, an individual, or both are responsible for substantiated maltreatment, DHS must consider the mitigating factors provided in Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, subdivision 9c, paragraph (c). · Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), clause (5) states that license holders may not avoid payment of a fine by closing, selling, or transferring a license. · License holders have a right to appeal licensing actions and request a contested case hearing, under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 14 and Minnesota Rules, parts 1400.8505 to 1400.8612. · License holders have a right to request reconsideration of a maltreatment determination, under Minnesota Statutes, section 626.557, subdivision 9d. · Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.04, subdivision 7, paragraph (d), clause (4), states that DHS shall not issue or reissue a license if the applicant, license holder, or controlling individual has an outstanding debt related to a license fee, licensing fine, or settlement agreement for which payment is delinquent. · Minnesota Statutes, section 245A.07, subdivision 3, paragraph (c), clause (2), states that that the license holder shall pay the fine assessed on or before the payment date specified, and if the license holder does not do so the commissioner may issue a second fine or suspend the license until the license holder complies. Questions If you have any further questions regarding this matter, you may contact Melanie Bridges, Supervisor, at 651-431-6559. Sincerely,
Maggie Hanson, Intake & Investigations Unit Manager Licensing Division Office of Inspector General Enclosure
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