Newport Academy

Deficiency cited at inspection

On August 26 2026, at 11: AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Garcia arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an Random Annual inspection of the facility. The facility was inspected inside and out with Administrator, Madison Holstein. The facility is license for six ambulatory clients ages 7- OR 12-17 years of age. There are currently no clients in care. Bedrooms are arranged so that no more than two clients share a room, and there is one client per bed. There is adequate shelf and closet space for client's belongings. The bathrooms were clean and in good repair. The hot water in the kitchen sink was measured at 105 degrees, which is within regulatory requirements. All hazardous items have been properly made inaccessible and locked. The medications were stored and locked in a cabinet in the medication room in the hallway. Cleansers/chemicals are locked and stored in a cabinet in the garage, and also in a locked cabinet in the kitchen. Sharp knives are inaccessible and stored in a locked drawer in the kitchen. The First Aid Kit is located in the medication room and contained all required supplies. The facility's smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in the hallways were checked and were operable. There are no guns or weapons in the facility as stated by Madison Holstein. The following required posted items were observed accessible to clients: Facility License, Grievance Procedures, Personal Rights, Visitation policies, Emergency Disaster Plan and current menu. The ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

On July 9, 2026, at 2: PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Garcia conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the facility and met with Amanda Seymour, Executive Director, regarding Incident Report received on 7/3/26 involving an incident with C1 and C2. On 7/3/26, LPA received an incident report from the facility regarding an incident that occurred on 6/30/26 involving C1 and C2. The Department received notification until 7/3/26 and the facility did not notify the department within the required time frame. After review of serious incident report, the facility is being cited under Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 5, Article Continuing Requirements, section 84061(i)(1), Reporting Requirements . An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report along with appeal rights, and LIC 811 was reviewed and provided to Amanda Seymour.

Deficiency cited at inspection

On July 2, 2026, at 2: PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Garcia conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the facility and met with Amanda Seymour, Executive Director, regarding Incident Report received involving concerns with facility medication errors for client in care. On 6/23/26, LPA received an incident report from the facility regarding medication error that occurred with C1 and S1 on 6/21/26. Documents reviewed indicated that on 6/21/26, S1 administered the wrong medication to C1 during AM medication passing. The facility was previously cited on 6/4/26 under Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 1, Article Continuing Requirement, section 80075 (b)(5)(B), Health Related Services for the medication error. After further review, based on additional information from incident 6/21/26, documents reviewed, the facility is being cited on repeated violation under Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 1, Article Continuing Requirement, section 80075 (b)(5)(B), Health Related Services for medication error and is being assessed civil penalty at today's visit. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report along with appeal rights, and LIC 811 was reviewed and provided to Amanda Seymour.

Deficiency cited at inspection

On June 4, 2026, at 09:30AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Garcia conducted an unannounced Case Management inspection at the facility and met with Amanda Seymour, Executive Director, regarding concerns with facility medication errors for client in care. LPA conducted an inspection of the facility inside and out with Amanda Seymour. On 5/18/26, LPA received an incident report from the facility regarding medication error that occurred with C1 on 5/10/26. Documents reviewed indicated that on 5/10/26, S1 administered the wrong medication to C1 during PM medication passing. After further review the facility is being cited under Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 1, Article Continuing Requirement, section 80075 (b)(5)(B), Health Related Services. An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report along with appeal rights was reviewed and provided to Amanda Seymour.

Substantiated : 84072(d)(1)

LPA found that in January-February 2026 clients continually found contraband near the facility, and though some measures such as increased body/room searches were put in place, preventative measures were not implemented despite management being made aware of the issue of contraband being left near the premises -- leading to clients continuing to obtain contraband. LPA issued one Type A deficiency under CCR 84072(d)(1) Personal Rights.See attached LIC9099-D. The preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and therefore the above allegations are found to be substantiated. An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights were discussed, and a copy of this report was emailed to Crystal Butler, Compliance Manager. This document is sent for digital signature. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was emailed to Crystal Butler, Compliance Manager. This document is sent for digital signature.

Deficiency cited at inspection

On May 11, 2026, at 8: AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Jacqueline Garcia arrived unannounced to the facility and met with Madison Holstein, Behavioral Health Specialist, regarding a case management inspection at the facility. The purpose of the inspection is to obtain additional information regarding incident that occurred at the facility on 05/06/26. Community Care Licensing received a Serious Incident report informing the department information regarding incident involving client listed on the confidential names list (LIC 811) dated 05/11/2026. LPA conducted a safety check of the facility, and no deficiencies were observed. LPA conducted staff and client interviews. Additionally, LPA conducted a records review to further assist with the case management. This case management is being extended to further investigate. LPA will return to the facility to provide the outcome of this case management at a later time. LPA discussed this report and provided a copy of this report along with LIC 811 to Madison Holstein-Behavioral Health Specialist.

Deficiency cited at inspection

On April 6, 2026, at 8: AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gilbert Marquez arrived unannounced at the facility to conduct an annual inspection. The facility was inspected inside and out with Operations Manager Madison Holstein. Facility is licensed to serve six ambulatory clients, age groups 7-12 years old. The licensing fees are current. The facility is a two-story, three-bedroom, five-bathroom home. A physical plant inspection included the following checks: three client bedrooms, four client bathrooms, one staff bathroom, kitchen, living room, dining room, school area, two therapy rooms, two staff offices, laundry room, recreation room, garage, and yard including a two-horse stable. Bedrooms are arranged so that no more than two clients share a room, and there is one client per bed. There are adequate shelf and closet space for client's belongings. All the required linens were on every bed. The five bathrooms and three bedrooms are arranged the following way: Bedroom #1 sleeps two clients, and has two twin beds, drawer space, and closet Bedroom #2 sleeps two clients and has two twin beds, drawer space, and closet Bedroom #3 sleeps two clients and two fulls beds, drawer space, and closet Bathroom #1 is connected with bedroom #1, and has a toilet, jack and jill sink, and shower Bathroom #2 is connected with bedroom #2, and has a toilet, jack and jill sink, and shower **Continued on LIC809C** **Continued from LIC809** Bathroom #3 is connected with bedroom #3, and has a ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

On March 30, 2026, at 9: AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Gilbert Marquez met with Regional Compliance Specialist Whitney Rodgers for the purpose of conducting an annual inspection of the facility. The facility is licensed to serve up to six ambulatory clients, ages 12-17 years of age. The facility is current with licensing fees. The facility is a two-story home that includes four bedrooms and six bathrooms. A physical plant inspection was completed with Regional Compliance Specialist Whitney Rodgers and included the following checks: two staff offices, medication room, therapy room, family room, kitchen, living room, dining room, kitchen prep space, backyard and laundry room. Bedrooms are arranged so that no more than two clients share a room, and there is one client per bed. There is adequate shelf and closet space for client's belongings. All the required linens were on every bed. The four bathrooms and six bedrooms are arranged the following way: Bedroom #1 sleeps one client, and has a twin-size bed, walk in closet, a six-drawer dresser, one night stand, and a desk Bedroom #2 sleeps two clients, and has two full beds, walk in closet, two six-drawer dressers, two night stands, and a bathroom attached (Bathroom #1) Bedroom #3 sleeps one client, and has a twin size bed, and two dressers **Continued on LIC809C** **Continued from LIC809** Bedroom #4 sleeps two clients, and has two twin beds, one eight-drawer dresser, two night stands, a desk, and a bathroom attached ...