Overall Risk Level
error High Risk
Risk Flags
flagFederal lawsuit filed 2026-01-21 (SDNY) alleging abuse and neglect at Chestnut House residential program
flagStaff member pleaded guilty to felony abuse charges from a June 2024 video
flagWhistleblower reportedly fired
flag2010 settlement over prior resident case
Legal Issues
gavelBabbar v. Anderson Center for Autism (SDNY, filed 2026-01-21), allegations unproven in court
Ethical Concerns
policyAlleged failure of supervisors to act on abuse reports
Employee Sentiment
4.5
out of 10
thumb_up Common Praises
- add_circle Generous paid time off
- add_circle Retirement match
- add_circle Supervision toward BCBA
thumb_down Common Complaints
- remove_circle Allegations that staff were not valued
- remove_circle Reported supervisor inaction on abuse reports
- remove_circle Low pay for behavior analysts