DHS shuts East Bethel youth treatment center over safety risks
The Minnesota Department of Human Services suspended the license of Nexus Family Healing's youth treatment center in East Bethel after inspectors concluded a May 13 review found residents at an "imminent risk of harm." FOX 9
A DEED WARN notice says about 100 employees at 900 189th Ave. NE will be temporarily laid off as the facility closes in two phases: May 29-June 11 and June 12-25, 2026.[1] DHS cited violations including failure to report suspected maltreatment, unsafe medication practices, inadequate trained staffing and supervision, and a facility not maintained in good repair.[1]
DHS inspectors reviewed Nexus Family Healing's East Bethel facility on May 13, 2026 and concluded youth residents were at an "imminent risk of harm," prompting the agency's emergency action.[1] Nexus serves youth ages 10-21 with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs.[1]
Nexus has the right to appeal the suspension but must request a contested case hearing within five calendar days of receiving the suspension notice.[1]
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- DHS inspectors reviewed Nexus Family Healing’s East Bethel facility on May 13, 2026 and concluded youth residents were at an 'imminent risk of harm.'
- A DEED WARN notice says about 100 employees at 900 189th Ave. NE will be temporarily laid off as the facility closes in two phases: May 29–June 11 and June 12–25, 2026.
- Violations cited include failure to report suspected maltreatment, unsafe medication practices, inadequate trained staffing and supervision, and a facility not maintained in good repair.
- Nexus Family Healing, which serves youth ages 10–21 with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs, has the right to appeal but must request a contested case hearing within five calendar days of receiving the suspension notice.
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