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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 507000306
Report Date: 06/27/2024
Date Signed: 06/27/2024 12:43:06 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH 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
06/20/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Renee Campbell
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 27-AS-20240620133101
FACILITY NAME:COVENANT CARE-TURLOCK RESIDENTIALFACILITY NUMBER:
507000306
ADMINISTRATOR:JENNIFER WARKENTINFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:1101 E. TUOLUMNE ROADTELEPHONE:
(209) 667-8409
CITY:TURLOCKSTATE: CAZIP CODE:
95380
CAPACITY:49CENSUS: 40DATE:
06/27/2024
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:00 AM
MET WITH:Jennifer Warkentin, AdministratorTIME COMPLETED:
12:45 PM
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The Licensee allowed an RSO to be present at the facility.
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On 06/27/2024 at 9 am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Renee Campbell arrived at the facility unannounced to present findings for the allegations noted above. LPA Campbell met with Jennifer Warkentin, Administrator and informed them of the purpose of todays visit.

On 06/20/24, the Department was alerted that a registered sex offender (RSO) who is not a resident of the facility was allowed to be present or work at the facility. The Department investigated the allegations. R1 stated that in July 2023, they were arrested for talking to a minor online. R1 did not provide details about the incident. They stated that on 5/8/2024, they were convicted, and they had a court date on 6/28/2024 for sentencing. R1 denied being on probation or any other type of supervision. Per R1, they told their supervisor, R2 about their charges. R1 stated that when they were arrested, R2 bailed them out of jail.

Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (916) 969-9685
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renee CampbellTELEPHONE: (916) 206-6380
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 27-AS-20240620133101
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH ASC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827
FACILITY NAME: COVENANT CARE-TURLOCK RESIDENTIAL
FACILITY NUMBER: 507000306
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2024
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R2 initially denied having any knowledge of R1’s charges. R2 then admitted they knew R1’s charges involved them attempting to meet with a minor. R2 attempted to minimize the charge by saying R1 never officially met with the minor. R2 did not report R1’s charges to anyone, including the Administrator. R2 admitted to taking the mandated reporter training and understanding what it meant to be a mandated reporter.

Per California Code of Regulations (CCRs) - Title 22, Div.6, Ch. 8, deficiencies are being cited on the attached 9099D during this visit.
Exit interview held, Appeal Rights discussed, Copy of report given.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (916) 969-9685
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renee CampbellTELEPHONE: (916) 206-6380
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024
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Control Number 27-AS-20240620133101
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
SACRAMENTO SOUTH ASC, 9835 GOETHE ROAD, SUITE 100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

FACILITY NAME: COVENANT CARE-TURLOCK RESIDENTIAL
FACILITY NUMBER: 507000306
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 06/27/2024
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
07/12/2024
Section Cited
CCR
87411(g)(1)
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87411(g)(1) …”all employees and volunteers subject to a criminal record review shall:(1)” maintain “a California clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law or Department regulations” This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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The facility will do in-service training for mandatory reporting and provide a employee sign in sheet once completed. The Administrator will also provide a statement of understanding regarding what information a mandated reporter reports.
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Based on observation and interview, a registered sex offender was present at the facility and had regular and routine contact with clients which poses an immediate Health, Safety or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Lisa RiosTELEPHONE: (916) 969-9685
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Renee CampbellTELEPHONE: (916) 206-6380
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 06/27/2024
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