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Newport Academy – Highcliff
One of 34 homes of Newport Academy
Newport Academy – Highcliff is a program in North Tustin, California, operated by Newport Healthcare.
Other homes of Newport Academy
- Acre
- Alberca
- Applewood
- Aracena
- Arena
- Autumn
- Avocado
- Chandler
- Chariot
- Crestview
- Del Cerro
- Flores
- French Creek
- Golden
- Happy Valley
- 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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Licensing and inspections
- Licensed as
- NEWPORT ACADEMY - HIGHCLIFF
- License category
- Group Home
- Executive director
- TED GUASTELLO
- Licensed capacity
- 6
18 inspection reports on file. Search all California reports
Every report, by date: 3 findings in 3 reports
- Nov 7, 2024 Facility Evaluation
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Jul 18, 2024
Facility Evaluation
1 finding
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Deficiency cited at inspection
On July 18, 2024, at 8: AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Jacqueline Garcia met with Newport Academy-HighCliff, representative, to deliver a case management deficiency report. During the review of an incident that occurred on 06/27/24, information obtained from the Special Incident Report (SIR) that was submitted from the facility to Community Care Licensing (CCL) revealed a concern regarding an incident involving Staff (S1) restraining a Client (C1), see Confidential Names form (LIC 811) dated 7/18/24. LPA conducted an investigation to see if all proper protocol was taken during the incident to ensure C1's safety while conducting a restraint. LPA reviewed the facility staff file and interviewed two clients (C2, C3) during the investigation, LPA was not able to interview C1 per their father's request. Confidential interviews and documents reviewed revealed S1 did not ensure C1's safety during a restraint, by utilizing a one-person restraint placing their arm around C1's neck to redirect C1 to the floor, therefore, this is a violation of General Licensing Requirement (Chapter 1) section 80072 (a)(1). The facility is being cited for violation of General Licensing Requirement (Chapter 1) section 80072 (a)(1) Personal Rights. Except for children's residential facilities, each client shall have personal rights which include, but are not limited to, the following: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. A copy of the report was ...
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- Jul 3, 2024 Facility Evaluation
- Jul 3, 2024 Facility Evaluation
- Dec 15, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Dec 15, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Dec 8, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Dec 8, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- May 10, 2022 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- May 10, 2022 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Nov 10, 2021 Facility Evaluation
- Nov 10, 2021 Facility Evaluation
- Nov 5, 2021 Facility Evaluation
- Nov 5, 2021 Facility Evaluation
- Nov 4, 2021 Facility Evaluation
- Nov 4, 2021 Facility Evaluation
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Nov 3, 2021
Facility Evaluation - 1 deficiency
1 finding
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Deficiency cited at inspection
On November 3, 2021, at 10: AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jesus Cervantes and Sarah Alvizo made an unannounced annual inspection of the facility. This inspection also serves as a Post Licensing Inspection for the facility. LPAs met with Residential Supervisor, Nathan Castillo. The facility was inspected inside and out with Residential Supervisor, Nathan Castillo. The facility is a two-story residence with three client bedrooms, three staff offices, one recreational room, one classroom, and five bathrooms. The property also has a staff/family therapy office located in the backyard of the facility. The facility provides awake night staff. The facility is operating with the capacity of six clients and there are six clients in care. A physical plant inspection was completed and included the following checks: There are no guns or weapons in the facility as stated by Residential Supervisor, Nathan Castillo. Facility grounds are clean and free of debris. There is adequate indoor and outdoor activity space. Sports equipment/toys/books/games were observed for children's recreation time. All facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be in working order; fire extinguisher is properly charged and serviced. Licensee maintains an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable foods to prepare the items on the posted menu. All required forms are posted including the Grievance Procedures, Visitation Policies, Personal Rights form, and the ...
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Nov 3, 2021
Facility Evaluation - 1 deficiency
1 finding
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Deficiency cited at inspection
On November 3, 2021, at 10: AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jesus Cervantes and Sarah Alvizo made an unannounced annual inspection of the facility. This inspection also serves as a Post Licensing Inspection for the facility. LPAs met with Residential Supervisor, Nathan Castillo. The facility was inspected inside and out with Residential Supervisor, Nathan Castillo. The facility is a two-story residence with three client bedrooms, three staff offices, one recreational room, one classroom, and five bathrooms. The property also has a staff/family therapy office located in the backyard of the facility. The facility provides awake night staff. The facility is operating with the capacity of six clients and there are six clients in care. A physical plant inspection was completed and included the following checks: There are no guns or weapons in the facility as stated by Residential Supervisor, Nathan Castillo. Facility grounds are clean and free of debris. There is adequate indoor and outdoor activity space. Sports equipment/toys/books/games were observed for children's recreation time. All facility smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and observed to be in working order; fire extinguisher is properly charged and serviced. Licensee maintains an adequate supply of perishable and non-perishable foods to prepare the items on the posted menu. All required forms are posted including the Grievance Procedures, Visitation Policies, Personal Rights form, and the ...
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