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25 | On this date and time, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Justin Giese arrived at the facility unannounced for the purpose of conducting a Case Management – Legal/non-compliance inspection regarding a Decision and Order (D&O), which was ordered on October 25, 2025, and has become effective beginning November 04, 2024. The Decision and Order is regarding the exclusion of individual, Adult #1, who was once employed at the facility. The purpose of the inspection was explained to Facility Director, Sophia McHinnts. LPA toured the facility and took a census. The subject, Adult #1 was not observed at the facility and their last date of employment with this facility was 12/11/2023.
A copy of the Decision and Order was mailed to the Respondent and facility, An additional copy was provided to Facility Director, during today’s inspection. Facility Director acknowledged receipt and understanding of the Decision and Order which reads: “Respondent’s appeal of complainant’s request to exclude her from licensed facilities is denied. Respondent is prohibited from employment in, presence in, and contact with clients of, any facility licensed by the Department or certified by a licensed foster family agency, or any resource family home, and from holding the position of member of the board of directors, executive director, or officer of any licensee of any facility licensed by the Department, for the remainder of Respondent’s life, until respondent successfully petitions for reinstatement pursuant to Government Code section 11522.”
No deficiencies cited during today’s inspection.
An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights discussed, and a copy of this report was provided to Facility Director, Sophia McHinnts.
A notice of site visit was issued and must remain posted in a prominent location within the facility for a period of 30 consecutive days. |