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Waterfall Canyon Academy

A program of 3 licensed homes

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Address: UT
Operated: 2006 to present; source

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Waterfall Canyon Academy is a program in Utah. It has operated since 2006.

2 serious violations confirmed by inspectors
1 news article
3 staff members named

Homes

The state licenses this program home by home: 3 on record, 3 open. Each has its own page with its licence and reports; their news, lawsuits and serious findings are gathered here too.

Oakgrove – Girls Program Waterfall Canyon Academy – Oakgrove – Girls Program | Ogden, Utah | Open
Oakgrove – North Campus Waterfall Canyon Academy – Oakgrove – North Campus | North Ogden, Utah | Open
Oakgrove – South Campus Waterfall Canyon Academy – Oakgrove – South Campus | Ogden, Utah | Open

About Waterfall Canyon Academy

It academics accredited through the Northwest Association of Schools.source It was a member of new member/partner of the Independent Small Programs Alliance (ISPA).source

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.

Death Inspected Oct 16, 2024

During the incident, the provider failed to conduct physical in person 15 minute checks on the client and the client was later found unresponsive.

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

Physical abuse or assault Inspected Jul 31, 2024

During the inspection, the investigator observed via video footage a staff aggressively shove a client in the back acting outside of their behavior management training.

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

News coverage

deseret.com Mar 23, 2016 General

Ogden police investigating ex-youth counselor in explicit photos case (2016-03-23)

Staff

Administration

Karen Nickel

Former Owner/Director of Admissions (2008)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Waterfall Canyon Academy – Oakgrove – Girls Program Admissions Director, Founder, 2006
Richard Dimick

Former Executive Director and President of Utah Youth Providers Network (2008)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Waterfall Canyon Academy – Oakgrove – Girls Program Founder/Owner, 2006

Notable staff

Kathy Nickel

Former Director of Operations (2008)source
Elsewhere in the industry
- Waterfall Canyon Academy – Oakgrove – Girls Program Founder/Owner, 2006

Licensing and inspections

Licensed as: Oakgrove School/Waterfall Canyon Academy dba Oakgrove Transitional Living - RT; Oakgrove School/Waterfall Canyon Academy dba Residential Treatment One; Oakgrove School/Waterfall Canyon Academy dba Residential Treatment Two; Oakgrove School/Waterfall Canyon Academy dba Residential Treatment YA - RT
License category: Residential Treatment
Licensed capacity: 12
License expires: 01/31/2027
Licensing action: Licensed
Phone on file: 8015645846
Licensed addresses: 663 25th St, Ogden, UT, 84401; 818 N 950 E, Ogden, UT, 84414; 700 25th St, Ogden, UT, 84401; 655 25th St, Ogden, UT, 84401

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

The newest 25 reports, by date: 2 findings in 2 reports

Aug 18, 2026 Investigation Inspection
Aug 4, 2026 3rd Unannounced
Jun 18, 2026 Investigation Inspection
Jun 16, 2026 Investigation Inspection
Jun 3, 2026 2nd Unannounced
Mar 4, 2026 Unannounced, Annual Inspection
Feb 25, 2026 Unannounced, Annual Inspection
Nov 18, 2025 Announced, Annual Inspection
Nov 18, 2025 Announced, Annual Inspection
Nov 18, 2025 Announced, Annual Inspection
Nov 18, 2025 Announced, Annual Inspection
Nov 17, 2025 Investigation Inspection
Nov 13, 2025 Investigation Inspection
Aug 12, 2025 3rd Unannounced
Aug 12, 2025 3rd Unannounced
May 27, 2025 2nd Unannounced
May 20, 2025 2nd Unannounced
May 6, 2025 Follow-Up Inspection
Apr 22, 2025 Investigation Inspection (1 finding)
1 finding
- Out of compliance, investigation inspection : R380-80-6(1)(a)-(i) Client rights
  
  The provider was out of compliance with R380-80-6(1)(b)(c) by failing to treat clients with dignity and respect and keeping them free from potential harm. During van rides and outings a staff member provided vapes to clients and used language and stories that caused the clients to feel intimidated by that staff member. This is a repeat citation as noted on 07/31/24.
Mar 25, 2025 Investigation Inspection (1 finding)
1 finding
- Out of compliance, investigation inspection : R501-19-3(3)(a)-(j) Supervision and ratio requirements
  
  The Licensee was out of compliance with R501-19-3(3)(f) by staff failing to complete the required 15 minute line of sight check-in with a client resulting in the client absconding from the facility on 03/22/2025. During the inspection, video footage showed staff failed to check in with the client for over 40 minutes.
Mar 3, 2025 Unannounced, Annual Inspection
Mar 3, 2025 Unannounced, Annual Inspection
Feb 24, 2025 Investigation Inspection
Feb 12, 2025 Investigation Inspection
Jan 23, 2025 Conditional, Monitoring Inspection

Documents

Documents on file (9)

Woodbury Reports Mentions (2)

Materials and links

Reference and research

567. Waterfall Canyon Academy

From SCIAD NET.