Sherwood-myrtie Foster Home Fo
1779 N GRAHAM ST, Stephenville, TX 76401 · Erath County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- Ages
- 0-17
- Hours
- 12:00 AM-
- Director / administrator
- Harriet Frazier
- Phone
- (254) 968-2143
- Regulated since
- Aug 6, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94575 · number 34018
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 7 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 12 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current gas inspection completed, the last gas inspection was completed 1/29/24.
HHSC 748.3061(2) — Gas Inspection-Operation inspected at least once every 24 months from date of last inspection for gas leaks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The documentation for two staff records did not have the required education verification documents filed in the record, this documentation was provided at the inspection but it was beyond the 30 day occurrence.
HHSC 748.395(1) — Active child record - All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2025-12-18.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A child's car seat was not properly installed in the vehicle which led to the car seat falling over with the child strapped into the seat while the vehicle was in motion.
HHSC 748.4041 — Driver & passengers must follow all laws when driving, including laws on use of child passenger safety seat systems, seat belts & liability insurance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers did not follow the operations requirements related to an additional household member; which resulted in two separate incidents that put children in care at risk.
HHSC 748.685(c)(2) — Caregiver responsibility - provide a safe environment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Two of two admission assessments reviewed did not include the results of the children's medical and dental exams.
HHSC 748.1217(b)(6) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include current medical & dental status, including available results of medical/dental exams
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-08. Correction verified 2025-09-05.
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Other
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Jun 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2025 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A bathroom wall in home 11 was observed with 2 holes. The outside porch in home 13 was cluttered and had hazards to children such as a weed eatter and tools. Home 9 had a toilet that was dirty with water/mold stains.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(2) — Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-08. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Other Serious
Several laundry room chemicals were observed on the counters and on the floor, where children could access them.
HHSC 748.3421(3) — Poisons-Ensure poisonous/flammable material is stored in an area that is inaccessible to children unless child is capable to use responsibly.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-08. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Records & paperwork
One staff member did not have a signed and notarized affidavit in their file.
HHSC 748.363(7) — Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Medication was observed unlocked in both homes that were inspected today.
HHSC 748.2101(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregivers did not supervisor two children in care which resulted 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 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three medical consenter forms designated the house parents from the operation.
HHSC 748.1207(a)(2) — Placement agreement-Must include a medical consent form signed by a person legally authorized by Texas Family Code to provide consent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-07.
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Other Serious
A caregiver yelled at a child in care.
HHSC 748.2307(8) — Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-23. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A baseboard with nails protruding out was observed on the back porch of one home and the house parent removed the nails. An exacto knife/box opener knife was observed in one child's bathroom, was removed and given to the house parent. Dog stakes with sharp ends that drill into the ground were observed on one front porch and the house parent stored these away.
HHSC 748.3021 — Tools-Dangerous tools & equipment stored so they are inaccessible to children; children use these with caregiver supervision as appropriate
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-07.
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Safety & premises
One home has not completed a fire drill within the 6 month time frame.
HHSC 748.3239(a) — Evacuation-Must practice unannounced fire drill at least once every 6 months from date of last fire drill
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Other
Two homes have not completed weather drills within the 6 month time frame.
HHSC 748.3239(b) — Evacuation-Must practice severe weather drill at least once every 6 months from date of last severe weather drill
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
2 homes had cleaning supplies stored where young children in the home could reach them.
HHSC 748.3421(3) — Poisons-Ensure poisonous/flammable material is stored in an area that is inaccessible to children unless child is capable to use responsibly.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver used force and pushed a child to get them into a car.
HHSC 748.507(1) — Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-18. Correction verified 2023-05-12.
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Other Serious
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A few furniture/home items were observed to be in need of repair. One light bulb was out in a bathroom. Two bathroom rails for towels were off the walls. One window blind in a bedroom was broken.
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 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Three bathroom sinks were observed without hand towels for children. One of the hand washing sinks was observed unclean.
HHSC 748.3395(b)(4) — Hand-washing-Provide hand-washing sinks equipped with soap & a personal towel, single-use disposable towels, or hot air hand dryers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Several children that were interviewed indicated that they did not know their pictures were being taken or posted on social media.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(3)(M) — Children's rights-consent in writing before taking part in publicity/fund raising for operation, including the use of the child's photo
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Staff background & training
The agency did not receive written permission from the children in care's parent to post pictures on social media.
HHSC 748.1211(b)(2)(C) — Parent Orientation-Must review & provide written materials on involvement of child in any publicity and/or fund raising activity for operation
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Other
A caregiver did not follow the agencies policies regarding posting a child's photo publicly.
HHSC 748.126(b) — All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Other
The discharge summary did not indicate the time or date the child was informed of the discharge.
HHSC 748.1437(2) — Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include date and time the child was informed of his discharge or transfer
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Staff background & training
There was a staff person that did not have verification that she reviewed the agencies policies.
HHSC 748.831(a)(2) — Orientation-Orientation must include facility's philosophy, organizational structure, policies, and a description of the services and programs offered
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two staff were terminated before 11/16/2022. As of 12/22/2022 their background checks are still active.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2022-12-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A staff member spanked a two-year-old child in care.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(4)(A)(ii) — Children's rights-The right to be free from being subjected to or threatened with corporal punishment, including spanking or hitting
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
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Other Serious
Two staff members yelled at children in care.
HHSC 748.2307(8) — Other Prohibited Punishments-humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2022-12-29.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Relief parents did not bathe or place the children in clean clothes while being in the home.
HHSC 748.507(1) — Employee general responsibilities-Demonstrate competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-29. Correction verified 2022-11-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Two holes were found in a bedroom wall of House 11. The operation was made aware of the damage over five months ago but the repairs have not been completed.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(2) — Physical Site- Buildings must be clean and in good repair.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-11. Correction verified 2022-10-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A child in care did not receive medical treatment until two days after sustaining a fracture from a fall and complaining of increasing pain level.
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 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Illness & medication Serious
The operation did not report a serious injury to licensing after a child in care sustained a fracture after a fall.
HHSC 748.303(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incdt-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after injury/illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional or hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-06. Correction verified 2022-04-04.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Personnel records for five awake night staff are missing several items including tb results, job descriptions, Licensing affidavits, and signed statements regarding reporting and operational policies.
HHSC 748.363(5) — Personnel records-Include copy of a cleared tuberculosis screening conducted prior to the person having contact with children in care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
Several awake night staff did not have required trainings including EBI, Normalcy, Trauma Informed Care, and Reporting Suspected A/N.
HHSC 748.863(a)(4) — Pre-Service Training-Caregiver for tx svcs (not PMN) must have 16 hrs EBI training or 8 hrs if EBI prohibited, 1/2 pre-service & rest within 90 days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 6, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
One home had not filled out medication logs in more than 24 hours. One house had an incorrect medication count.
HHSC 748.2151(b)(2) — Medication record - update cumulative record within 24 hours of administering medication if operate on a cottage home model
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Bed bugs were found in two bedrooms of one cottage during a walkthorugh of the operation.
HHSC 748.3301(h) — Physical Site-The building must be free of rodents and insects
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-29. Correction verified 2021-10-27.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 17, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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