Cal Farley's Boys Ranch
8 JULIAN BIVINS BLVD, Boys Ranch, TX 79010 · Oldham County
Program
- Type
- General residential operation
- Licensed capacity
- 437
- Ages
- 0-17
- Hours
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- Director / administrator
- John Hazle
- Phone
- (806) 322-2527
- Regulated since
- Mar 3, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94127 · number 1639
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 6 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (7) |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (5), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 8 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
Caregivers failed to complete required check-ins on children in care allowing approximately 40 minutes of unsupervised time and unauthorized activity.
HHSC 748.685(a)(3) — Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
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Other Serious
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Jun 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver used profane language towards children or in front of children in care.
HHSC 748.2307(9) — Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
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Other
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
The unauthorized absence of a child in care was not reported to licensing until the following day instead of within 2 hours of notifying law enforcement.
HHSC 748.303(a)(9)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to CCL within 2 hours of notifying LE the absence of a child developmentally/chronologically 6 to 12 years old.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
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Records & paperwork
The unauthorized absence of a child in care was reported to law enforcement 41 minutes late.
HHSC 748.303(a)(9)(C) — Serious Incident-Report to law enforcement w/in 2 hrs of determining absence of a child developmentally/chronologically 6 to 12yrs.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-08-05.
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Records & paperwork
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May 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver used inappropriate physical discipline with a child in care when the child was grabbed by the arms and forcefully pushed down onto the couch.
HHSC 748.2303(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Other Serious
A caregiver observed horseplay between youth and staff and did not intervene.
HHSC 748.685(a)(5) — Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
A caregiver left a vape in the pocket of his jacket and accessible to children in care.
HHSC 748.1661(a) — Tobacco Products and E-Cigarettes -Children may not use or possess tobacco products, e-cigarettes or any type of vaporizers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Other
A caregiver used profane language in attempt to get children in care to comply with a request.
HHSC 748.2307(9) — Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-17.
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Other Serious
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Apr 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers failed to provide appropriate supervision when youth in care entered each other's bedrooms for approximately 45 minutes without staff's knowledge.
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 2026-06-11. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to report an incident in a timely manner.
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 2026-05-18. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Four medications were observed to not be in original packaging.
HHSC 748.2003(b)(2) — Administration of Medication-Store medication in the original container unless there is an additional container with the same label & instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Illness & medication
One prescribed medication for daily administration has not been administered since 3/9/26.
HHSC 748.2003(b)(3) — AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Other
One home out of nineteen did not have appropriate mattress covers.
HHSC 748.3365(b)(2) — Bedding-must provide each child with a mattress cover or protector unless mattress is waterproof
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-07. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver failed to appropriately intervene when children in care were engaging in horseplay behavior, which resulted in injury.
HHSC 748.685(a)(5) — Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Other Serious
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
Seven of nine children in care report caregivers utilizing profane language in the home.
HHSC 748.2307(9) — Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Eight of nine children report that supervision on the home is not being conducted per service plan requirements.
HHSC 748.685(c)(6) — Implement and follow the children's service plans.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
An operation caregiver failed to follow operation procedures when children in care were left unsupervised in a vehicle.
HHSC 748.126(b) — All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-06. Correction verified 2026-04-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Overnight caregivers failed to follow operational policies regarding supervision during sleeping hours.
HHSC 748.126(b) — All employees and caregivers must be aware of and follow your policies and procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-17. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · 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 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Caregivers failed to ensure that children in care were being supervised according to service plan requirements.
HHSC 748.1337(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Include instructions to caregivers about level of supervision required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-16. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers failed to provide appropriate supervision when children in care left the home during overnight hours and did not respond to alarms in the home and were aware of children in care going between bedrooms during overnight hours and disabling window alarms.
HHSC 748.685(a)(3) — Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-16. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers failed to provide appropriate supervision during overnight hours by not providing routine bedroom checks when safety plans were in place and ensuring that alarms in the home were appropriately turned on and functioning.
HHSC 748.685(a)(5) — Caregiver responsibility - being able to intervene when necessary to ensure child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A caregiver utilized inappropriate language in the presence of children in care.
HHSC 748.2307(9) — Other Prohibited Punishments-subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-10. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Other
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 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 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control and good judgement when he poked a child in care and did not maintain appropriate personal boundaries.
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 2025-09-03. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Other
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Jul 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Caregivers were not providing supervision to children in care as required by the child's service plan. The service plan indicates that children in care must be checked on every 15 minutes and caregivers indicate that they often check on residents one time per hour.
HHSC 748.1337(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Include instructions to caregivers about level of supervision required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-04. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Children in care were given an early bedtime for setting off bedroom alarms in emergency or non-emergency situation, which is not permitted in operation policies.
HHSC 748.2301(b)(1) — Disciplinary Measures-must be consistent with operation policies and procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Caregivers failed to ensure that all cleaning supplies were properly secured following use by children in care.
HHSC 748.3421(3) — Poisons-Ensure poisonous/flammable material isstored in an area that is inaccessible to children unless child is capable to use responsibly.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-04. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Report · 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 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One out of eleven child records did not have suicide screening completed at intake.
HHSC 748.125(d)(4)(A) — Suicide Screening- A screening tool must be administered at admission for each child 10 years of age or older.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of eleven records reviewed did not have the suicide screening completed within 90 days of prior screening.
HHSC 748.125(d)(4)(D) — Suicide Screening- Must be administered every 90 days after admission for children 10 years of age or older in a GRO that is not a RTC.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Illness & medication
The operation failed to ensure a medication was refilled in a timely manner which consequently resulted in the child not being given a psychotropic medication.
HHSC 748.2003(b)(5) — Administration of prescription medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Illness & medication
One child medication record reviewed did not show documentation of the medication being dispensed on 10/6/24 and 10/7/24.
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 2024-10-22. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Records & paperwork
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Aug 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
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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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
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 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers failed to follow the supervision instructions for a child in care which resulted in a child being injured 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 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Staff members chased a child in care who had taken a vehicle belonging to the operation without permission. Speeds were between 40 mph to 80 mph. The child knew he was being followed and could have been involved in a car accident where he could have been seriously injured.
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 2024-06-19. Correction verified 2024-06-18.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Caregiver encouraged and engaged in embarrassing behavior when she and another resident hung undergarment in a child's door.
HHSC 748.1101(b)(4)(A)(vii) — Children's rights- Free from demeaning behavior to embarrass/control/harm/intimidate/isolate the child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Other
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Apr 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One home had expired over the counter medication observed with current medications.
HHSC 748.2103(a) — Medication Storage & Destruction-Discontinued or expired meds & meds left at the operation must be inventoried & stored separately from current meds
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A caregiver administered an incorrect psychotropic medication to a child in care.
HHSC 748.2003(b)(10) — Administration of prescription medication-must not borrow or administer prescription medication to a child that is prescribed to another person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-29.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
A caregiver humiliated and ridiculed a child when he was unsuccessful completing a task. This occurred in front of other 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 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Other Serious
A caregiver failed to reduce the risk to a child in care when a child was restrained without the presence of a second staff. The other children in care were present and continued to ridicule the child and kick the child during the containment without redirection from the caregiver. The caregiver failed to release the child from the containment when it was determined that he was not doing a proper hold until he was instructed to do so my administrative staff.
HHSC 748.2551(b)(3) — EBI Implementation-The caregiver must consider the potential risk of harm in using EBI versus the risk of not using EBI
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Records & paperwork
A caregiver did not release a child after the child was calm and no longer a danger to himself or others. The child reported to the caregiver that he was in pain during the restraint and the caregiver also failed to release him in a timely and appropriate manner.
HHSC 748.2553(2)(C) — EBI Release-Child released from personal restraint as soon as child is not a danger to self or others
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-15. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
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Other
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregivers failed to provide a safe environment and proper supervision resulting in a child in care using the hot tip of a candle lighter to burn another child in care.
HHSC 748.685(a)(3) — Caregiver responsibility - being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child was notified of his discharge the day before he was discharged. The discharged documentation did not have the justification for the child not being informed four days in advance of the non-emergency discharge.
HHSC 748.1433(d) — Discharge-If child not receiving tx svcs, tell him of non-emergency discharge/transfer 4 days in advance, unless LCCA or PLSP justifies not doing so
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-24.
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Safety & premises
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May 31, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
8 child records reviewed did not include information specific to the discipline techniques utilized by the operation.
HHSC 748.1337(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Include instructions to caregivers about level of supervision required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-05.
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Supervision & ratios
The storage closet utilized for recreational supplies was found to be not appropriately secured and allowed unsupervised access to children in care.
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 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver failed to use prudent judgement when he allowed a female resident to enter the male community
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 2023-06-23. Correction verified 2023-06-16.
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Other
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Mar 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance
A caregiver used sarcastic comments in order to manage a child in care's behavior.
HHSC 748.2307(4) — Other Prohibited Punishments-using sarcastic or cruel humor, and verbal abuse
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-04-21.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Mar 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
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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Jan 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two child's medications were not given as prescriA child was prescribed Cipro/Dexa to be given every 12 hours for 7 days. The medication was only given for 5 days. Another child was prescribed Clindamy/Ben Gel to be applied to the area twice daily inthe morning and evening for acne and on 9/30 and 10/1 the medication was only given once.
HHSC 748.2003(b)(3) — AP Administration of prescription medication-Administer medications according to instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's orders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-05. Correction verified 2022-10-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
An electrical fan was located in the pool area near the water.
HHSC 748.3301(a)(3) — Physical Site- Buildings must comply with applicable building, plumbing, electrical, fire, and similar codes.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-04.
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Staff background & training
Two staff members out of 11 did not have normalcy training as required by Minimum Standar requirements.
HHSC 748.930(b)(3) — Annual Training- Caregivers must have 1 hour normalcy training.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-18. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Illness & medication
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Oct 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Bleach was observed in the dish room of the facility and accessible to children in care.
HHSC 748.3421(3) — Poisons-Ensure poisonous/flammable material isstored in an area that is inaccessible to children unless child is capable to use responsibly.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Other
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Aug 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2022 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver yelled and slammed a door in the presence of 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 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
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Other
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Jul 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One bathroom was observed with a shower light hanging with electrical wiring exposed.
HHSC 748.3301(a) — Physical Site-Buildings must be structurally sound, clean, and in good repair. Paints must be lead-free
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-01. Correction verified 2022-03-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Mar 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Overnight staff failed to use prudent judgment by leaving children at home without ensuring relief staff had arrived. Staff authorized to provide respite care failed to follow-up when children did not arrive at the respite cottage.
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 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Three children in care, ages 17, 16, and 15, were left unsupervised for 2 and a half days.
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 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
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Other
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Nov 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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