2nd Chance Treatment Center
1919 ELM SHADOWS DR, Dallas, TX 75232 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 10
- Ages
- 13-17
- Hours
- -
- Director / administrator
- Rodney Wardell Taylor
- Phone
- (972) 365-0041
- Regulated since
- Dec 28, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1366177 · number 1714475
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2023 | 30 | 14 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (10), Discipline & child guidance (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation van registration expired as of 03/2026. The deficiency was corrected at inspecton. The operation showed proof of getting the car inspection done on 6/26/2026.
HHSC 748.4083(b) — Vehicle and maintenance-Each vehicle used must be registered and have a current inspection sticker for the state in which it is registered
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation van registration expired as of 03/2026. The deficiency was corrected at inspecton. The operation showed proof of getting the car inspection done on 6/26/2026.
HHSC 748.4083(b) — Vehicle and maintenance-Each vehicle used must be registered and have a current inspection sticker for the state in which it is registered
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
It was determined that a basket hold was initiated and there was no supporting documentation completed or provided.
HHSC 748.2855(a) — EBI Documentation-Caregiver must document EBI in child's record as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after initiation of the intervention
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
It was determined that a basket hold was initiated and there was no supporting documentation completed or provided.
HHSC 748.2855(a) — EBI Documentation-Caregiver must document EBI in child's record as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after initiation of the intervention
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Expired food items was observed in refridgeratror in dinning room.
HHSC 748.3441(a) — Food Preparation-Food & drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, distributed, & served under sanitary & safe conditions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Expired food items was observed in refridgeratror in dinning room.
HHSC 748.3441(a) — Food Preparation-Food & drinks must be of safe quality, stored, prepared, distributed, & served under sanitary & safe conditions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The unauthorized absence of a 15-year-old child in care was not reported to licensing timely.
HHSC 748.303(a)(10)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The unauthorized absence of a 15-year-old child in care was not reported to licensing timely.
HHSC 748.303(a)(10)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child in care signature was not seen on his rights form.
HHSC 748.1103(d) — Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands the rights-signed copy filed in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child in care signature was not seen on his rights form.
HHSC 748.1103(d) — Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands the rights-signed copy filed in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Records & paperwork
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two holes were seen on the door in Room 1. There was one hole seen in the hallway between bedrooms 1 and 2. There was one hole seen in room 2 on the bathroom door.
HHSC 748.3301(c) — Physical Site-Windows & doors must be in good repair & free of broken glass or hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two holes were seen on the door in Room 1. There was one hole seen in the hallway between bedrooms 1 and 2. There was one hole seen in room 2 on the bathroom door.
HHSC 748.3301(c) — Physical Site-Windows & doors must be in good repair & free of broken glass or hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-02. Correction verified 2025-04-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete an annual unauthorized absence log when a youth ran at least twice from the operation.
HHSC 748.453(a)(1) — Unauthorized Absence - Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete an annual unauthorized absence log when a youth ran at least twice from the operation.
HHSC 748.453(a)(1) — Unauthorized Absence - Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspection, one of the walls in the bedroom had a huge hole in it.
HHSC 748.3303(a)(2) — Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-04. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 14, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspection, one of the walls in the bedroom had a huge hole in it.
HHSC 748.3303(a)(2) — Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-04. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not had a fire inspection conducted at this time.
HHSC 748.3101(2) — Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not had a fire inspection conducted at this time.
HHSC 748.3101(2) — Fire Inspection-Must have fire inspection at least once every 12 months from date of last fire inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection 2 bathroom sink cabinets in room 1 were removed. 2 holes were seen in bathroom door. One ceiling fan was not attaced to thee ceiling wall.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(1) — Physical Site- Buildings must be structurally sound and not pose a risk to the health and safety of children.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Feb 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection 2 bathroom sink cabinets in room 1 were removed. 2 holes were seen in bathroom door. One ceiling fan was not attaced to thee ceiling wall.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(1) — Physical Site- Buildings must be structurally sound and not pose a risk to the health and safety of children.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-06. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The allegation is related to DFPS abuse/neglect investigation. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a staff member left the hallway for 30 minutes. In reviewing each child's service plan bed/room checks is occur every 15 minutes.
HHSC 748.685(c)(6) — Implement and follow the children's service plans.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Jan 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The allegation is related to DFPS abuse/neglect investigation. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a staff member left the hallway for 30 minutes. In reviewing each child's service plan bed/room checks is occur every 15 minutes.
HHSC 748.685(c)(6) — Implement and follow the children's service plans.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-08.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A staff member failed to supervise the children in care due to staff member going to sleep during his shift which allowed children to engage in inappropriate behavior.
HHSC 748.685(a)(4) — Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 30, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A staff member failed to supervise the children in care due to staff member going to sleep during his shift which allowed children to engage in inappropriate behavior.
HHSC 748.685(a)(4) — Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One fan at the operation is supended from exposed wiring.
HHSC 748.3301(i) — Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Other
A trigged review of unauthorized absences was not conducted within 30 days of a child in care's third unauthorized absence.
HHSC 748.457(a) — Unauthorized Absence?Triggered Review of child?s unauth absences must occur ASAP, but no later than 30 days after third absence within 60-days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not conducted an overall evaluation for unauthorized absences biannually as required.
HHSC 748.463(a) — Unauthorized Absence Evaluation?Must conduct an eval every 6 mths for unauthorized absences that have occurred during that time period
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
One fan at the operation is supended from exposed wiring.
HHSC 748.3301(i) — Physical Site-Equipment and furniture must be safe for children and must be kept clean and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Other
A trigged review of unauthorized absences was not conducted within 30 days of a child in care's third unauthorized absence.
HHSC 748.457(a) — Unauthorized Absence?Triggered Review of child?s unauth absences must occur ASAP, but no later than 30 days after third absence within 60-days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not conducted an overall evaluation for unauthorized absences biannually as required.
HHSC 748.463(a) — Unauthorized Absence Evaluation?Must conduct an eval every 6 mths for unauthorized absences that have occurred during that time period
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-19. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Oct 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care, had not received a psychological evaluation or a DSM diagnosis when admitted into the Treatment Center.
HHSC 748.1203(a) — Admission-Operation may only admit children and young adults who meet admission policy and whose needs can be met at the operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-01.
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Illness & medication Serious
Children in care who, after multiple absences from the facility, presented with concerning weight loss and signs of illicit drug use were not offered medical evaluations upon return.
HHSC 748.1531(a)(2) — Medical care-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Children in care brought marijuana into the facility and used it in the bathroom on multiple occasions.
HHSC 748.685(a)(3) — Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care, who was identified as in "active substance use" was released to school, where the child then absconded.
HHSC 748.685(a)(4) — Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care, had not received a psychological evaluation or a DSM diagnosis when admitted into the Treatment Center.
HHSC 748.1203(a) — Admission-Operation may only admit children and young adults who meet admission policy and whose needs can be met at the operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-01.
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Illness & medication Serious
Children in care who, after multiple absences from the facility, presented with concerning weight loss and signs of illicit drug use were not offered medical evaluations upon return.
HHSC 748.1531(a)(2) — Medical care-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Children in care brought marijuana into the facility and used it in the bathroom on multiple occasions.
HHSC 748.685(a)(3) — Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care, who was identified as in "active substance use" was released to school, where the child then absconded.
HHSC 748.685(a)(4) — Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-15. Correction verified 2023-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
There is no documentation of the law enforcement agency name contacted or report number in the annual summary log.
HHSC 748.453(a)(6) — Unauthorized Absence?Annual summary log must include if LE was contacted, include name of LE agency & number of police report, if applicable
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-23. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Other
Child was not present during their trigger review.
HHSC 748.459(a) — Unauthorized Absence-Triggered review of child?s unauthorized absences must include, child, designated staff, and child?s case manager
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-23. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were able to run away on multiple occasions due to caregivers no providing adequate supervision.
HHSC 748.685(a)(4) — Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-23. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
There is no documentation of the law enforcement agency name contacted or report number in the annual summary log.
HHSC 748.453(a)(6) — Unauthorized Absence?Annual summary log must include if LE was contacted, include name of LE agency & number of police report, if applicable
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-23. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Other
Child was not present during their trigger review.
HHSC 748.459(a) — Unauthorized Absence-Triggered review of child?s unauthorized absences must include, child, designated staff, and child?s case manager
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-23. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were able to run away on multiple occasions due to caregivers no providing adequate supervision.
HHSC 748.685(a)(4) — Caregiver responsibility - providing the level of supervision necessary to ensure each child's safety and well-being
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-23. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
In room one there was a hole in the wall.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(1) — Physical Site- Buildings must be structurally sound and not pose a risk to the health and safety of children.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Food & allergies
4 out of 5 kid file did not have their allergies listed.
HHSC 748.393(b)(2) — Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or "no known allergies" on exterior of record or in a clearly visible location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-13.
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Staff background & training
6/6 staff files did not have any their annual EBI Training.
HHSC 748.930(b)(1)(A) — Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
In room one there was a hole in the wall.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(1) — Physical Site- Buildings must be structurally sound and not pose a risk to the health and safety of children.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Food & allergies
4 out of 5 kid file did not have their allergies listed.
HHSC 748.393(b)(2) — Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or "no known allergies" on exterior of record or in a clearly visible location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-13.
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Staff background & training
6/6 staff files did not have any their annual EBI Training.
HHSC 748.930(b)(1)(A) — Annual Training-Caregivers in operations other than cottage homes must have 4 hrs of EBI every 6 months.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-09-26.
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Other Serious
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Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A hand-washing sink was seen in bathroom one clog.
HHSC 748.3395(a) — Hand-washing-Hand-washing sinks must be maintained in good repair and kept clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A hand-washing sink was seen in bathroom one clog.
HHSC 748.3395(a) — Hand-washing-Hand-washing sinks must be maintained in good repair and kept clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care was admitted to a RTC but does not qualify for treatment services per the admissions assessment and the service plan.
HHSC 748.1203(a) — Admission-Operation may only admit children and young adults who meet admission policy and whose needs can be met at the operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Staff background & training
Two of Two child files reviewed did not contain a response for the child regarding EBI techniques.
HHSC 748.1209(b)(6) — Child Orientation-Include policies on emergency behavior intervention, including policies & practices on the use of personal restraint
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Other
The admissions assessment did not clearly state the child's current legal status.
HHSC 748.1217(b)(1) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include child's legal status
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Other
The child's grade level is not documented on the admissions assessment.
HHSC 748.1217(b)(8) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include child's current educational level & any school problems
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care was admitted to a RTC but does not qualify for treatment services per the admissions assessment and the service plan.
HHSC 748.1203(a) — Admission-Operation may only admit children and young adults who meet admission policy and whose needs can be met at the operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Staff background & training
Two of Two child files reviewed did not contain a response for the child regarding EBI techniques.
HHSC 748.1209(b)(6) — Child Orientation-Include policies on emergency behavior intervention, including policies & practices on the use of personal restraint
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Other
The admissions assessment did not clearly state the child's current legal status.
HHSC 748.1217(b)(1) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include child's legal status
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Other
The child's grade level is not documented on the admissions assessment.
HHSC 748.1217(b)(8) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include child's current educational level & any school problems
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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