Facility profile Utah

Sunrise RTC

Formerly Sunrise Girl's Homesource

Also known as Solacium Sunrise, LLC – Sunrise RTC, Solacium Sunrise, LLC

A program of 1 licensed homes

Open Hurricane, Utah

Sunrise RTC is a residential treatment center in Hurricane, Utah, operated by Embark Behavioral Health. It has operated since 2000.

About Sunrise RTC

One account dates its opening to 2004; other records give 2000.source It was run by Embark Behavioral Health / InnerChange.source It was bought by Solacium, holding company of New Haven RTC.source

It was located in Hurricane Campus: 65 North 1150 West, Hurricane, UT 84737.source Level system from Level 0 (Cave Phase/Safety) to Level 5 (Generosity).source It operates Sequoia House, a transitional program for ages 17+, on the Washington Fields Campus.source It was a sister program to New Haven RTC.source It had a Fields (Washington) Campus: 3611 S Camino Real, Washington, UT 84780.source

Homes

The state licenses this program home by home: 1 on record, 1 open, with 58 inspection reports between them. Each has its own page with its licence and reports; their news, lawsuits and serious findings are gathered here too.

Survivor testimony

What people who lived or worked here say happened. Survivors' own words are published with their permission; forum accounts are what was posted publicly and are reported as claims, not findings.

Reported on survivor forums

Timeline

From the records: who ran it and the deals that moved it, its names, and the deaths, incidents, inspection findings, lawsuits and news stories on file. Point at an event, or tap "More about this", for the details.

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  1. 1980

    1. Incident

      Lawsuit

      In the 1980s, psychiatrist Cantril Nielsen (now at Sunrise RTC) paid a wrongful death malpractice settlement over the suicide of a 16-year-old patient.

      Lawsuit

      source

  2. 2000

    1. Opened

      Opened in Hurricane, Utah

  3. 2010

    1. IncidentOctober 20, 2010

      Death

      A second 17-year-old student ejected in the October 17, 2010 crash was in a coma on life support and died on October 20, 2010; a third student had a compound...

      Death October 20, 2010

      A second 17-year-old student ejected in the October 17, 2010 crash was in a coma on life support and died on October 20, 2010; a third student had a compound fracture and the driver and two others had minor injuries.

      source

  4. 2017

    1. Incident

      Arrest

      A 2017 survivor review reports a female-presenting staff member who quit after 8 years at Sunrise was later arrested for having sex with a minor.

      Arrest

      source

    2. Incident

      Sexual abuse

      A June 2017 survivor review reports male staff were fired for sexual relationships with girls after she left.

      Sexual abuse

      source

  5. 2018

    1. Incident

      Abuse

      A 2021 survivor review (stay 2016-2018) alleges staff had sexual relationships with students and the senior clinical director tried to punch a resident.

      Abuse

      source

    2. Incident

      Sexual abuse

      A 2018 Utah DHHS complaint alleged a male staff member made sexual comments and advances toward a resident; he was terminated with cause after an internal investigation.

      Sexual abuse

      source

    3. Incident

      Sexual abuse

      A 2018 survivor review reports one male staff member fired for physical aggression and another fired for sexual interactions with girls.

      Sexual abuse

      source

  6. 2019

    1. Incident

      Sexual abuse

      A 2019 Utah DHHS complaint alleged the program's psychiatrist inappropriately touched residents; DHHS interviewed clients but took no further action.

      Sexual abuse

      source

  7. 2024

    1. Inspections

      State inspectors recorded a serious finding

      Self-harm.

      State inspectors recorded a serious finding

      Jul 15, 2024: During an investigation inspection, a client who was on safety watch obtained and ingested over the counter medication.

      Read the findings

  8. 2025

    1. Inspections

      State inspectors recorded 2 serious findings

      Self-harm, hospitalisation.

      State inspectors recorded 2 serious findings

      Sep 18, 2025: On August 7, 2025, the client's severe self-harm required transport to the emergency room for treatment and necessitated multiple sutures.

      Sep 18, 2025: The client's injuries resulted in a transport to the emergency room for treatment which necessitated multiple sutures.

      Read the findings

Serious violations

What state inspectors found and confirmed here, in their own words. Each finding was picked out of the inspection reports and checked by our team before it was listed.

Self-harm Inspected Sep 18, 2025

On August 7, 2025, the client's severe self-harm required transport to the emergency room for treatment and necessitated multiple sutures. Three days later, the client was not adequately supervised and self-harmed again by removing multiple sutures from the prior injury. This incident resulted in a second transport to the emergency room for additional [...]

Read the whole finding

On August 7, 2025, the client's severe self-harm required transport to the emergency room for treatment and necessitated multiple sutures. Three days later, the client was not adequately supervised and self-harmed again by removing multiple sutures from the prior injury. This incident resulted in a second transport to the emergency room for additional treatment.

During the investigation inspection, the evidence substantiated that on September 17, 2025, a client with a history of significant self-injurious behavior engaged in a serious self-harm incident that resulted in a transport to the emergency room which necessitated over 30 sutures. A second client engaged in self-harm with the same contraband which also resulted in transport to the emergency room and sutures.

From the UT inspection report. Out of compliance, investigation inspection Also: Hospitalisation

Self-harm Inspected Jul 15, 2024

During an investigation inspection, a client who was on safety watch obtained and ingested over the counter medication.

From the UT inspection report. Out of compliance, focus inspection

Hospitalisation Inspected Sep 18, 2025

The client's injuries resulted in a transport to the emergency room for treatment which necessitated multiple sutures.

From the UT inspection report. Out of compliance, investigation inspection

Incidents on record

  1. 1980 Lawsuit

    In the 1980s, psychiatrist Cantril Nielsen (now at Sunrise RTC) paid a wrongful death malpractice settlement over the suicide of a 16-year-old patient.source

  2. October 20, 2010 Death

    A second 17-year-old student ejected in the October 17, 2010 crash was in a coma on life support and died on October 20, 2010; a third student had a compound fracture and the driver and two others had minor injuries.source 1, source 2

  3. 2017 Arrest

    A 2017 survivor review reports a female-presenting staff member who quit after 8 years at Sunrise was later arrested for having sex with a minor.source

  4. 2017 Sexual abuse

    A June 2017 survivor review reports male staff were fired for sexual relationships with girls after she left.source

  5. 2018 Abuse

    A 2021 survivor review (stay 2016-2018) alleges staff had sexual relationships with students and the senior clinical director tried to punch a resident.source

  6. 2018 Sexual abuse

    A 2018 Utah DHHS complaint alleged a male staff member made sexual comments and advances toward a resident; he was terminated with cause after an internal investigation.source

  7. 2018 Sexual abuse

    A 2018 survivor review reports one male staff member fired for physical aggression and another fired for sexual interactions with girls.source

  8. 2019 Sexual abuse

    A 2019 Utah DHHS complaint alleged the program's psychiatrist inappropriately touched residents; DHHS interviewed clients but took no further action.source

  9. Abuse

    Survivors report physical abuse, violent restraints, sexual abuse cases swept under the rug, solitary confinement, attack and aversion therapy, forced labor and discrimination.source

  10. Investigation

    HEAL lists Sunrise RTC in its Suspect category of programs.source

  11. Restraint

    A survivor reports the program restrains girls and uses tranquilizers.source

Videos

Link to Ella's Survivor Testimony Watch on YouTube

Staff

Administration

Notable staff

Licensing and inspections

Licensed as
Solacium Sunrise, LLC dba Sunrise RTC - The Fields; Embark Behavioral Health- Solacium Sunrise, LLC (Hurricane)
License category
Residential Treatment
Licensed capacity
44
License expires
01/31/2027
Licensing action
Licensed
Phone on file
4356275202
Licensed addresses
3585 S Camino Real, Washington, UT, 84780; 65 N 1150 W, Hurricane, UT, 84737

75 inspection reports on file; the serious findings in them are listed above. Search all Utah reports

The newest 25 reports, by date: 4 findings in 2 reports
  1. Jul 27, 2026 3rd Unannounced
  2. Jul 20, 2026 Investigation Inspection
  3. Jul 20, 2026 3rd Unannounced
  4. Jul 9, 2026 Investigation Inspection
  5. Jun 22, 2026 Complaint, Investigation Inspection (1 finding)
    1 finding

    • Out of compliance, complaint, investigation inspection : R501-1-8(1)(a)-(i) Facility and safety requirements

      The provider was out of compliance with R501-1-8(1)(a) for failing to maintain clean mattresses and ensure the environment is free from health hazards. During the inspection, the evidence substantiated mattresses with visible urine stains and what appeared to be vomit residue. Maintaining stained or contaminated bedding compromises facility sanitation and exposes clients to potential biohazards and unhealthy sleeping conditions. This is a repeat rule noncompliance as noted on February 25, 2024, December 5, 2024, April 10, 2025, and July 28, 2025.Technical Assistance was given on November 25, 2025 and July 28, 2025.

  6. Jun 17, 2026 Investigation Inspection
  7. Jun 8, 2026 Follow-Up Inspection
  8. May 21, 2026 Investigation Inspection
  9. May 13, 2026 Investigation Inspection
  10. Apr 15, 2026 Investigation Inspection
  11. Apr 9, 2026 Follow-Up Inspection
  12. Apr 6, 2026 2nd Unannounced
  13. Apr 6, 2026 2nd Unannounced
  14. Feb 23, 2026 Unannounced, Annual Inspection
  15. Feb 23, 2026 Unannounced, Annual Inspection
  16. Jan 28, 2026 Investigation Inspection
  17. Dec 22, 2025 Follow-Up Inspection
  18. Nov 25, 2025 Announced, Annual Inspection
  19. Nov 18, 2025 Announced, Annual Inspection
  20. Nov 13, 2025 Investigation Inspection
  21. Sep 23, 2025 Investigation Inspection
  22. Sep 18, 2025 Investigation Inspection (3 findings)
    3 findings

    • Out of compliance, investigation inspection : R380-80-5(10) Services and supervision to meet each clients needs

      The provider was out of compliance with R380-80-5(1) by not providing services and supervision commensurate with a client’s behaviors and needs. During the investigation inspection, the evidence substantiated that a client with a documented history of self-injurious behavior engaged in two self-harm incidents. On August 7, 2025, the client's severe self-harm required transport to the emergency room for treatment and necessitated multiple sutures. Three days later, the client was not adequately supervised and self-harmed again by removing multiple sutures from the prior injury. This incident resulted in a second transport to the emergency room for additional treatment. This noncompliance was previously noted on 07/23/2023, 01/24/2024, 07/15/2024, 10/22/2024, and 12/16/2024.

    • Out of compliance, investigation inspection : R380-80-5(10) Services and supervision to meet each clients needs

      The provider was out of compliance with R380-80-5(1) by not providing supervision commensurate with clients’ behaviors, and needs. During the investigation inspection, the evidence substantiated that on September 17, 2025, a client with a history of significant self-injurious behavior engaged in a serious self-harm incident that resulted in a transport to the emergency room which necessitated over 30 sutures. A second client engaged in self-harm with the same contraband which also resulted in transport to the emergency room and sutures. This noncompliance was previously noted on 07/23/2023, 01/24/2024, 07/15/2024, 10/22/2024, and 12/16/2024.

    • Out of compliance, investigation inspection : R380-80-5(10) Services and supervision to meet each clients needs

      The provider was out of compliance with R380-80-5(1) by not providing supervision commensurate with a client’s skills, abilities, behaviors, and needs. During the investigation inspection, the evidence substantiated that a client with a history of significant self-injury, including 3 recent incidents, obtained contraband and engaged in a serious self-harm incident on October 30, 2025. The client's injuries resulted in a transport to the emergency room for treatment which necessitated multiple sutures. This noncompliance was previously noted on 07/23/2023, 01/24/2024, 07/15/2024, 10/22/2024, and 12/16/2024.

  23. Aug 7, 2025 Investigation Inspection
  24. Aug 4, 2025 Follow-Up Inspection
  25. Jul 28, 2025 3rd Unannounced

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Acquisitions

  • Embark Behavioral Health Acquired this program (acquired)

Ownership

  • InnerChange

Documents

Documents on file (10)
Woodbury Reports Mentions (9)

From the Unsilenced archive

113 documents about Sunrise RTC that Unsilenced collected and Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. They open on Unsilenced's Google Drive. Their folders: Solacium Sunrise, Sunrise aka Solacium Sunrise, LLC dba Sunrise RTC - The Fields.

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Staff listing or directory

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