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Newport Academy – Avocado
One of 34 homes of Newport Academy
Newport Academy – Avocado is a program in Camarillo, California, operated by Newport Healthcare.
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- French Creek
- Golden
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- Highcliff
- Hill
- Hillside
- Maoli
- Morada
- Nicasio
- Palm Hills
- Paloma
- Ranch
- Ridgeview
- Rodeo
- Rogers
- Rush Creek
- Sundance
- Tanglewood
- Valley Vista
- Willow Hill
- Oasis
- Redwood
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Serious violations
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Medical neglect Inspected May 4, 2021
Incident inspection at Newport Academy- Avocado and met with the administrator in response to a Special Incident Reports, submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL), LPA and Administrator together discussed incident reports dated 04/22/2021, 04/29/2021 of the medication errors. [...] The administrator stated that they will have another training online [...]
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Incident inspection at Newport Academy- Avocado and met with the administrator in response to a Special Incident Reports, submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL), LPA and Administrator together discussed incident reports dated 04/22/2021, 04/29/2021 of the medication errors. [...] The administrator stated that they will have another training online today 5/4/ PER California Code Regulation, TITLE 22, DIVISION 6, CHAPTERS 5, General Licensing Regulations, The following deficiency is cited due to medication errors.
From the CA inspection report. Deficiency cited at inspection
Licensing and inspections
- Licensed as
- NEWPORT ACADEMY-AVOCADO
- License category
- Group Home
- Executive director
- MYDORI SAIPALE
- Licensed capacity
- 6
22 inspection reports on file; the serious findings in them are listed above. Search all California reports
Every report, by date: 3 findings in 3 reports
- Mar 25, 2026 Facility Evaluation
- Mar 25, 2026 Facility Evaluation
- Nov 24, 2025 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Oct 22, 2025 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Oct 22, 2025 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Aug 15, 2024 Facility Evaluation
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Mar 13, 2024
Facility Evaluation
1 finding
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Deficiency cited at inspection
On March 13, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst Connie Jones-Steward conducted an annual random inspection of the facility. The inspection began at 9: AM. Compliance Specialist Regan Mew and Residential Supervisor Andrew Westfall assisted with the inspection . The following was observed. This is a one-story home with 3 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 therapy rooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, family room, garage, laundry area, and a backyard. Although the floor plan shows 8 bathrooms, one was converted to a pantry. Per Ms. Mew, the conversion was done prior to licensure. There are currently 6 female clients who are placed by their parents. There are no security bars on windows. The pool and jacuzzi are enclosed behind a mesh gate that is key locked. There is also a pool cover. There are smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in the hallway between bedrooms. LPA observed several fully charged fire extinguishers. There are 2 fireplaces which are securely gated. Kitchen and bathroom areas are well maintained. Food supply meets Title 22 requirements. Hot water temperature is within a safe range. All medications, knives and household cleaners are safely stored in locked areas. There is a complete supply of first aid items. All bedrooms have two twin bed beds with the required linens in good condition. Each room has the required drawer and closet space. The facility van was checked for working safety equipment. There is a first aid kit and maintenance log ...
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Mar 13, 2024
Facility Evaluation
1 finding
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Deficiency cited at inspection
On March 13, 2024, Licensing Program Analyst Connie Jones-Steward conducted an annual random inspection of the facility. The inspection began at 9: AM. Compliance Specialist Regan Mew and Residential Supervisor Andrew Westfall assisted with the inspection . The following was observed. This is a one-story home with 3 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 therapy rooms, a living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, family room, garage, laundry area, and a backyard. Although the floor plan shows 8 bathrooms, one was converted to a pantry. Per Ms. Mew, the conversion was done prior to licensure. There are currently 6 female clients who are placed by their parents. There are no security bars on windows. The pool and jacuzzi are enclosed behind a mesh gate that is key locked. There is also a pool cover. There are smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in the hallway between bedrooms. LPA observed several fully charged fire extinguishers. There are 2 fireplaces which are securely gated. Kitchen and bathroom areas are well maintained. Food supply meets Title 22 requirements. Hot water temperature is within a safe range. All medications, knives and household cleaners are safely stored in locked areas. There is a complete supply of first aid items. All bedrooms have two twin bed beds with the required linens in good condition. Each room has the required drawer and closet space. The facility van was checked for working safety equipment. There is a first aid kit and maintenance log ...
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- Aug 11, 2023 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Aug 11, 2023 Facility Evaluation
- Aug 11, 2023 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Jul 21, 2023 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Jul 21, 2023 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Mar 1, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Mar 1, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Mar 1, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Mar 1, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Oct 7, 2021 Facility Evaluation
- Oct 7, 2021 Facility Evaluation
- Oct 7, 2021 Facility Evaluation
- Oct 7, 2021 Facility Evaluation
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May 4, 2021
Facility Evaluation
1 finding
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Deficiency cited at inspection
On 05/4/2021, at Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Enrique Hernandez conducted a Case Management - Incident inspection at Newport Academy- Avocado and met with the administrator in response to a Special Incident Reports, submitted to Community Care Licensing (CCL), LPA and Administrator together discussed incident reports dated 04/22/2021, 04/29/2021 of the medication errors. LPA informed administrator that the incidents occurred on two different occasions, with two different clients and two different employees. The administrator said there was a training on how to administer the medication correctly on 4/27/2021 so she was not happy it happened again on 4/29/2021 that staff misread dosage on the label and give the client the wrong amount. The administrator stated that they will have another training online today 5/4/ PER California Code Regulation, TITLE 22, DIVISION 6, CHAPTERS 5, General Licensing Regulations, The following deficiency is cited due to medication errors. (See 809-D) Exit interview was conducted and Appeal Rights were issued and a copy of this report will be emailed to the Licensee, in order to obtain a signature. Signature will be on file.
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