Facility profile Oklahoma
Tulsa Boys Home
Tulsa Boys Home is a residential treatment center in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. It has operated since 1918.
About Tulsa Boys Home
Its address was 2727 S. 137th West Avenue, Sand Springs, OK 74063.source It was an about 18 months for DHS placements; 6 to 7 months for private substance abuse program.source
It was accredited by Council on Accreditation (COA).source
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.
1918
Opened in Sand Springs, Oklahoma
2020
Cameron Dail, 14, died here
Struck by vehicle during escape attempt
Cameron Dail, 14, died here March 25, 2020
Rylan Harris, 13, died here
Drowned in the Arkansas River after running away from the home
Rylan Harris, 13, died here December 8, 2020
Runaway
A 2025 wrongful death petition cites runaway reports rising from 7 in 2012 to 226 in 2020, and alleges staff may not physically stop boys leaving the open campus.
Runaway
A 2025 wrongful death petition cites runaway reports rising from 7 in 2012 to 226 in 2020, and alleges staff may not physically stop boys leaving the open campus. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
Death
In March 2020 a 14-year-old resident left Tulsa Boys' Home and was struck and killed by a vehicle on Oklahoma 51.
Death March 2020
In March 2020 a 14-year-old resident left Tulsa Boys' Home and was struck and killed by a vehicle on Oklahoma 51. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
Death
In December 2020 a boy who left the facility with a group drowned in the Arkansas River.
Death December 2020
In December 2020 a boy who left the facility with a group drowned in the Arkansas River. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
2021
Lawsuit
In May 2021 the family of a former resident filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tulsa Boys' Home and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services over a boy...
Lawsuit May 2021
In May 2021 the family of a former resident filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tulsa Boys' Home and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services over a boy who ran away in December 2020 and drowned in the Arkansas River. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
2023
Criminal charge
A former employee, Matthew Whitaker, was sentenced in September 2023 to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to nine counts of aggravated possession of...
Criminal charge September 2023
A former employee, Matthew Whitaker, was sentenced in September 2023 to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to nine counts of aggravated possession of child pornography; he was arrested in August 2022 after over 7,000 images were found on his devices. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
2024
Sexual abuse
In May 2024 former supervisor Ashley Cartwright, 25, was arrested and charged with second-degree rape of a 16-year-old resident; the incidents reportedly...
Sexual abuse May 2024
In May 2024 former supervisor Ashley Cartwright, 25, was arrested and charged with second-degree rape of a 16-year-old resident; the incidents reportedly occurred in December at a motel and she has since resigned. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
2025
Unknown, 17, died here
Died by suicide
Unknown, 17, died here October 21, 2025
Lawsuit
A May 2025 wrongful death lawsuit by the parents of a 13-year-old alleges staff watched and did nothing as five boys walked off campus on December 7, 2020, and...
Lawsuit May 2025
A May 2025 wrongful death lawsuit by the parents of a 13-year-old alleges staff watched and did nothing as five boys walked off campus on December 7, 2020, and that the boy drowned December 8, 2020. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
Death
A KTUL report dated 10/21/2025 says a 17-year-old took his own life at Tulsa Boys Home.
Death October 2025
A KTUL report dated 10/21/2025 says a 17-year-old took his own life at Tulsa Boys Home. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
Deaths on record
Incidents on record
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2020 Runaway
A 2025 wrongful death petition cites runaway reports rising from 7 in 2012 to 226 in 2020, and alleges staff may not physically stop boys leaving the open campus. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
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March 2020 Death
In March 2020 a 14-year-old resident left Tulsa Boys' Home and was struck and killed by a vehicle on Oklahoma 51. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
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December 2020 Death
In December 2020 a boy who left the facility with a group drowned in the Arkansas River. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
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May 2021 Lawsuit
In May 2021 the family of a former resident filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Tulsa Boys' Home and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services over a boy who ran away in December 2020 and drowned in the Arkansas River. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
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September 2023 Criminal charge
A former employee, Matthew Whitaker, was sentenced in September 2023 to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to nine counts of aggravated possession of child pornography; he was arrested in August 2022 after over 7,000 images were found on his devices. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
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May 2024 Sexual abuse
In May 2024 former supervisor Ashley Cartwright, 25, was arrested and charged with second-degree rape of a 16-year-old resident; the incidents reportedly occurred in December at a motel and she has since resigned. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
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May 2025 Lawsuit
A May 2025 wrongful death lawsuit by the parents of a 13-year-old alleges staff watched and did nothing as five boys walked off campus on December 7, 2020, and that the boy drowned December 8, 2020. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
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October 2025 Death
A KTUL report dated 10/21/2025 says a 17-year-old took his own life at Tulsa Boys Home. (r/troubledteens wiki, page "Tulsa Boys' Home (1918-present) Sand Springs, OK" (as of 2025-12-18))
Staff
Administration
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Gregg Conway
Executive Director (2011, r/troubledteens wiki)source
Notable staff
Licensing and inspections
- Program
- K850000065
- License category
- Residential
- Executive director
- Kyle Shinn
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Licensing action
- Licensed
- Phone on file
- (918) 245-0231
- Licensed address
- 2727 S 137 W AVE, SAND SPRINGS, Oklahoma 74063
9 inspection reports on file. Search all Oklahoma reports
Every report, by date: 19 findings in 8 reports
- Oct 22, 2026 Full visit (Periodic): no non-compliances observed Open report
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Jul 16, 2026
Full visit (Periodic): 2 non-compliances
Open report
2 findings
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-154(b)(1)(B)(vi) names and dated signatures of those participating in service plan development.
There were signatures missing on service plans in both files reviewed.
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-153.1(l) Orientation. Personnel receive orientation after employment date and within 30-calendar days of employment.
One new personnel did not have orientation completed within 30 calendar days of employment.
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Feb 26, 2026
Full visit (Periodic): 6 non-compliances
Open report
6 findings
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-154(a)(6) Residents receive a medical examination by a licensed health care professional within 60-calendar days prior to ...
One resident did not receive his medical exam timely.
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-153.1(g)(1) References. The program obtains three references for personnel prior to employment. Copies are maintained in the ...
6 personnel did not have documentation of references being completed prior to hire.
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-153.1(g)(3) Performance evaluation. A written performance evaluation is updated at least annually and maintained in the employee's ...
There was not documentation of 4 performance evaluations for 2025.
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-153.1(l) Orientation. Personnel receive orientation after employment date and within 30-calendar days of employment.
10 personnel did not have documentation of orientation.
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-153.1(m) Personnel professional development. Professional development the program schedules is obtained on or after personnel's ...
13 personnel did not meet professional development requirements.
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-153.1(o)(2)(A) an OKDHS-provided personnel information sheet, completed for each personnel upon employment and submitted to Licensing ...
Licensing did not receive2 personnel information sheets within 2 weeks of employment.
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Oct 23, 2025
Full visit (Periodic): 1 non-compliance
Open report
1 finding
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-157(j) Sanitation and safety. All areas are clean, sanitary, and hazard-free.
Room 5 broken tiles between toilet and sink.
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Jun 13, 2025
Full visit (Periodic): 2 non-compliances
Open report
2 findings
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-157(h) Bathrooms. Bathrooms are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition with adequate ventilation.
#6 sink was grimy and had caked on toothpaste, #5 broken tile on the wall between the toilet and the sink, #8 had a hole in the shower
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-164(10)(F) Non-food contact surfaces of all equipment, including tables, counters, and shelves, are cleaned as often as necessary ...
A substance had spilled on several areas of the refrigerator
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Mar 25, 2025
Full visit (Periodic): 2 non-compliances
Open report
2 findings
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-164(4)(C) A thermometer is located in a conspicuous place in each refrigerator and freezer.
There was no thermometer in the freezer
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-157(h) Bathrooms. Bathrooms are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition with adequate ventilation.
#1 shower has soiled areas in the corners #2 Toilet has dried feces in the bowl #5 toilet has dried ring in toilet bowl #8 shower base has brown soiled areas in the back #7 shower has large cracked area on the wall underneath faucet head
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Oct 17, 2024
Full visit (Periodic): 2 non-compliances
Open report
2 findings
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-154(b)(2)(C)(v) names and dated signatures of review participants.
One treatment plan was missing a program director signature on 7/19/2024 plan and a resident signature on 9/18/2024 plan.
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-164(4)(C) A thermometer is located in a conspicuous place in each refrigerator and freezer.
The refrigerator and freezer did not have thermometers.
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Jun 27, 2024
Full visit (Periodic): 1 non-compliance
Open report
1 finding
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-154(b)(1)(B)(vi) names and dated signatures of those participating in service plan development.
There were no parent signatures in 2 of the files reviewed on the most current treatment plans and no documentation of the signature being requested.
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Feb 23, 2024
Full visit (Periodic): 3 non-compliances
Open report
3 findings
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-164(10)(E) Cooking devices are cleaned as often as necessary and are free of encrusted grease deposits and other soils.
Oven was found to be greasy and dirty.
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-153.1(m)(3)(E) When residents are in care on the facility premises or on a program-sponsored field trip, at least one personnel is ...
2 personnel did not have current CPR/FA
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Non-compliance cited at a monitoring visit : 340:110-3-153.1(o)(2)(A) an OKDHS-provided personnel information sheet, completed for each personnel and submitted to Licensing within two weeks ...
1 personnel information sheet was not submitted to licensing within 2 weeks of employment.
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Documents
From the Unsilenced archive
6 documents about Tulsa Boys Home that Unsilenced collected and Kids Over Profits does not hold a copy of. They open on Unsilenced's Google Drive. Their folders: TULSA BOYS HOME, TULSA GIRLS' HOME, YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA, YOUTH SERVICES OF TULSA CO.
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