Have Haven INC.
5509 WIPPRECHT ST, Houston, TX 77026 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 16
- Ages
- 7-17
- Hours
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- Director / administrator
- Elizabeth Mesfin
- Phone
- (832) 834-7263
- Regulated since
- Sep 25, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1316505 · number 1681260
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
During the investigation, staff admitted to horseplaying with a child in care, resulting in an injury.
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 2026-09-04. Correction verified 2026-09-01.
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Other
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May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2026 Report · 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.
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Dec 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · 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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Feb 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Medication records are pre-filled for PM medications that have not been administered to children. Another medication record did not match the pill count.
HHSC 748.2151(d) — Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The blinds in multiple bedrooms were observed have multiple broken slates
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 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Each of the urinals were observed to be stained and the shower floors were not observed to be kept clean.
HHSC 748.3391(a) — Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-22. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
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Illness & medication Serious
Food items and chemicals were observed to be stored in the same storage closet.
HHSC 748.3421(2) — Poisons-The operation must ensure that poisonous or flammable materials are kept separate from medication, food, food prep and dining surfaces
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-22.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
It was observed in the children bathroom that the water in the sink had low pressure and it took a long period of time before the water get hot. This deficiency was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 748.3391(a) — Bathrooms-Must be maintained in good repair & kept clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Van -29 the left tail light is not functioning properly (while braking, turn signal and hazard light) and there's exposed metal seat frame. Van -00 the backdoor and side door do not open.
HHSC 748.4083(a) — Vehicle and maintenance-Must maintain a vehicle in a safe operating condition at all times
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-09-27.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The staff was not in the room when two foster children had a physical altercation. One child's service plan documented the child is to have visual and audio at all times.
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 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
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 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A Staff member who was allegedly responsible for searching the child in care when he returned from school did not appear to know it was their responsibility, therefore a BB gun was brought into the facility by a youth in care.
HHSC 748.685(c)(2) — Caregiver responsibility - provide a safe environment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2022-12-28.
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Other Serious
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Oct 22, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
3 children records did not have a trigger review as a result of their continuous AWOL
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 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Staff background & training
multiple caregivers took their annual trainings late.
HHSC 748.935(a)(2) — Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete the required annual training during each subsequent 12-month period
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-03. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 26, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to report two different run away incidents 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 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was no hand soap in none of the children bathrooms during the walk through.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 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 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A staff member admitted to threatening to physically assault a child in care after the child in care threatened to physically assault him.
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 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Caregiver failed to intervene during a physical altercation.
HHSC 748.685(a)(5) — Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Other Serious
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May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A child voiced suicidal ideations and fled from the operation, which warrants an emergency situation, and staff did not attempt to restrain the child.
HHSC 748.2455(a)(2) — Emergency Behavior Intervention-Basis for EBI is an emergency situation or to administer medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-23. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child in care was denied water as a form of punishment.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(4)(A)(iv) — Children's rights-Free from being denied food, sleep, a bathroom, mail, or family visits as punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2021-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
A child in care required a 504/special education evaluation that the operation did not request from his school.
HHSC 748.1301(a)(4) — Education-Advocate that school-age child receives educational and related services to which he is entitled under federal and state law/regulations
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-03-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jan 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
medication logs were observed with missing signatures.
HHSC 748.2151(c)(6) — Medication record - must include name & signature of person who administered each medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Illness & medication
Medication logs were observed with inaccurate medication counts.
HHSC 748.2151(d) — Medication Record-must include accurate daily count of each prescribed medication, unless operate on a cottage home model
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-15. Correction verified 2022-04-07.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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