Cherokee Home For Children
HWY 16 N, Cherokee, TX 76832 · San Saba County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- Ages
- 2-17
- Hours
- -
- Director / administrator
- Michael Lin Warren
- Phone
- (325) 622-4201
- Regulated since
- Aug 2, 1987
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94124 · number 1535
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (6) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 2, 2026 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 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 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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May 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 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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Dec 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Missing the contraidications in the admission assessment.
HHSC 748.1205(a)(10) — Admission Documentation-Includes known contraindications to the use of restraint
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Records & paperwork
Missing time and reason for placement in the admission assessment for two of two child records.
HHSC 748.1207(a)(3) — Placement agreement-Must include the reason for placement & anticipated length of time in care
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Missing the contraidications in the admission assessment.
HHSC 748.1205(a)(10) — Admission Documentation-Includes known contraindications to the use of restraint
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Records & paperwork
Missing time and reason for placement in the admission assessment for two of two child records.
HHSC 748.1207(a)(3) — Placement agreement-Must include the reason for placement & anticipated length of time in care
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-06. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 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 26, 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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Sep 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 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 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 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 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Multiple First Aide Kits were observed to be expired in both the cottage home and in the vehicles used to transport the children in care.
HHSC 748.3273(3) — First Aid Kits-Each one must contain antiseptic solution or wipes
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed during a walk through that a electrical outlet did not have a wall cover.
HHSC 748.3303(a)(2) — Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Food was observed to be expired in pantry, and left out exposed in cottage kitchen area as it was not properly stored.
HHSC 748.3445(d) — Food Preparation-Food must be protected from contamination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 30, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Multiple First Aide Kits were observed to be expired in both the cottage home and in the vehicles used to transport the children in care.
HHSC 748.3273(3) — First Aid Kits-Each one must contain antiseptic solution or wipes
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed during a walk through that a electrical outlet did not have a wall cover.
HHSC 748.3303(a)(2) — Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Food was observed to be expired in pantry, and left out exposed in cottage kitchen area as it was not properly stored.
HHSC 748.3445(d) — Food Preparation-Food must be protected from contamination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was discovered that the suicide risk assessment was not conducted in one of two child records.
HHSC 748.1205(a)(13) — Include any risk factors/warning signs and safety plan staff/caregivers will implement related to the risk factors and warning signs
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
It was discovered in review of two child records that a service plan was not created within 45 days of admission.
HHSC 748.1335 — Initial Service Plan-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jun 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
It was discovered that the suicide risk assessment was not conducted in one of two child records.
HHSC 748.1205(a)(13) — Include any risk factors/warning signs and safety plan staff/caregivers will implement related to the risk factors and warning signs
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
It was discovered in review of two child records that a service plan was not created within 45 days of admission.
HHSC 748.1335 — Initial Service Plan-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-19. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Feb 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 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 15, 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 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was observed while reviewing medical record documentation and medication administration reports that the cumulative records for both children was not updated with the date of administration, time of administration and the signature of who administered the medication within the time frame required by minimum standards.
HHSC 748.2151(b)(1) — Medication record - update cumulative record within 2 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
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Illness & medication
It was observed while reviewing the medication records for both children, that a time was not included on the documentation of when the medication was administered.
HHSC 748.2151(c)(5) — Medication record - must include date (day/month/year) & time each medication was administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
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Illness & medication
In reviewing medication logs for two youth, it was observed that several medication errors were not documented accordingly. Medication errors were observed on various logs in relation to missed/skipped medications, medications given at the incorrect time, and relating to wrong dosage given.
HHSC 748.2203(c)(2) — Medication Error-Document the medication error
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
It was observed while reviewing medical record documentation and medication administration reports that the cumulative records for both children was not updated with the date of administration, time of administration and the signature of who administered the medication within the time frame required by minimum standards.
HHSC 748.2151(b)(1) — Medication record - update cumulative record within 2 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
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Illness & medication
It was observed while reviewing the medication records for both children, that a time was not included on the documentation of when the medication was administered.
HHSC 748.2151(c)(5) — Medication record - must include date (day/month/year) & time each medication was administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
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Illness & medication
In reviewing medication logs for two youth, it was observed that several medication errors were not documented accordingly. Medication errors were observed on various logs in relation to missed/skipped medications, medications given at the incorrect time, and relating to wrong dosage given.
HHSC 748.2203(c)(2) — Medication Error-Document the medication error
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 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 9, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Concerta Medication Log (date ranges 04/28/21-07/18/21) did not include the reason the medication was prescribed.
HHSC 748.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 9, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Concerta Medication Log (date ranges 04/28/21-07/18/21) did not include the reason the medication was prescribed.
HHSC 748.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
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Illness & medication
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.