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Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 455002943
Report Date: 12/11/2025
Date Signed: 12/11/2025 01:43:58 PM

Unsubstantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO NORTH ASC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/04/2025 and conducted by Evaluator Ivan Avila
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 59-AS-20250904142811
FACILITY NAME:ICAREHOMES INC.FACILITY NUMBER:
455002943
ADMINISTRATOR:HOOKHAM, MARIELFACILITY TYPE:
735
ADDRESS:3457 CAPRICORN WAYTELEPHONE:
(530) 917-6995
CITY:REDDINGSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
96002
CAPACITY:6CENSUS: 3DATE:
12/11/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
12:25 PM
MET WITH:Mariel HookhamTIME COMPLETED:
02:00 PM
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Staff withhold meals from clients
Staff are threatening clients
Staff do not ensure clients are provided assistance in attending medical appointments
Staff are not preventing inappropriate interactions between clients
Licensee allows unqualified staff to provide supervision to clients in care alone
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On December 11, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ivan Avila conducted an unannounced complaint investigation visit regarding the above allegations directed by the Department. LPA Avila met with Administrator Mariel Hookham and explained the purpose of the visit.

During the investigation process, interviews and records review were initiated.

LPA investigated the allegation, “Staff withhold meals from clients.” Residents reported that the faciltiy provides three meals a day. Residents explained that snacks are provided between meals, and have their own snack bin to choose from. Residents reported that staff do not withhold meals and provide various food items.

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Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Anthony Perez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ivan Avila
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 59-AS-20250904142811
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO NORTH ASC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: ICAREHOMES INC.
FACILITY NUMBER: 455002943
VISIT DATE: 12/11/2025
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LPA investigated the allegation, “Staff are threatening clients.” Residents reported that they have not been threatened by facility staff and have been treated with respect. Residents reported that staff have been kind and caring. Staff also reported that the facility has regularly scheduled meetings with residents to discuss any improvements the facility can provide the residents with.

LPA investigated the allegation, “Staff do not ensure clients are provided assistance in attending medical appointments.” Residents reported that their medical appointments are being met, and facility staff provide transportation to appointments. Staff explained their procedures when scheduling medical appointments for all residents and rescheduled appointments when there is a cancellation.

LPA investigated the allegation, “Staff are not preventing inappropriate interactions between clients.” Residents reported that they have respectful relationships with their housemates. Residents indicated that there have not been inappropriate interactions between residents.

LPA investigated the allegation, “Licensee allows unqualified staff to provide supervision to clients in care alone.” Staff stated they have not allowed unqualified staff to provide supervision to residents. Staff reported that they meet resident care needs and described how they provide proper supervision throughout the day. Residents reported that qualified staff provide proper care and supervision.

Based on interviews conducted and record review, the preponderance of evidence standards has not been met. Therefore, the above allegations are found to be UNSUBSTANTIATED. Findings that the complaint is Unsubstantiated means that, although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of the evidence to prove that the alleged violation occurred.

An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the report was provided.

SUPERVISORS NAME: Anthony Perez
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Ivan Avila
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/11/2025
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