Facility profile California
Newport Academy – Rush Creek
One of 34 homes of Newport Academy
Newport Academy – Rush Creek is a program in Novato, 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
- Highcliff
- Hill
- Hillside
- Maoli
- Morada
- Nicasio
- Palm Hills
- Paloma
- Ranch
- Ridgeview
- Rodeo
- Rogers
- Sundance
- Tanglewood
- Valley Vista
- Willow Hill
- Oasis
- Redwood
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Serious violations
What state inspectors found and confirmed here, in their own words. Each finding was picked out of the inspection reports and checked by our team before it was listed.
Self-harm Inspected Apr 8, 2025
The former client informed staff of what happened, and the latter client confirmed ingesting the medication.
From the CA inspection report. Deficiency cited at inspection
Licensing and inspections
- Licensed as
- NEWPORT ACADEMY - RUSH CREEK
- License category
- Group Home
- Licensed capacity
- 6
19 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
- Jul 14, 2026 Facility Evaluation
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May 12, 2025
Facility Evaluation
1 finding
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Deficiency cited at inspection
On 05/12/2025 at 11:00 a.m., Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Brenda Rodriguez conducted an unannounced Annual Inspection and met with Kimeeco Epps, Administrator. LPA Rodriguez disclosed the purpose of the inspection and was granted entry into the facility. The purpose of this visit was to complete the required Annual Inspection. LPA Rodriguez used the CARE Inspection Tool. The facility currently has a census of six clients. LPA Rodriguez reviewed five (5) staff files. LPA Rodriguez also reviewed the emergency disaster plan. LPA Rodriguez conducted two confidential staff interviews and two confidential client interviews. During the physical plant inspection, no deficiencies were found. The facility was clean, sanitary, free of obstructions, and an adequate amount of food for all clients in care was present. Client bedrooms were clean and had space for belongings and client necessities. LPA Rodriguez observed the locked cabinet where all medication is stored and kept. The required Annual Inspection is complete. No deficiencies were cited. An exit interview was conducted at 2:31 p.m., and a copy of this report was printed and given to Administrator Kimeeco Epps, whose signature on this form confirms receipt.
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- May 7, 2025 Facility Evaluation
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Apr 8, 2025
Facility Evaluation
1 finding
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Deficiency cited at inspection
On 4/8/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariah Hawkins conducted a case management visit. LPA met with Administrator/Residential Supervisor Kimeeco Epps, Residential Supervisor Starr Williams, and Residential Manager Hope Hurst and informed of the purpose of the visit. The purpose of the visit was to follow-up on a submitted incident report. Per the incident report, a client was given their prescribed medication and later passed off the medications to another client. The former client informed staff of what happened, and the latter client confirmed ingesting the medication. Proper notifications were made, and a nurse assessed the clients. Neither involved client is currently in care. Based on statements from Nursing Supervisor, Residential Supervisors and Residential Manager, the facility has a supervision policy of not allowing clients to be near the medication room when a nurse is administering medications. The facility agreed to send LPA a copy of the documented follow-up with the care coordinators working at the time of the incident. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and the licensee's appeal rights were provided to Administrator/Residential Supervisor Kimeeco Epps.
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Apr 8, 2025
Facility Evaluation
1 finding
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Deficiency cited at inspection
On 4/8/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Mariah Hawkins conducted a case management visit. LPA met with Administrator/Residential Supervisor Kimeeco Epps, Residential Supervisor Starr Williams, and Residential Manager Hope Hurst and informed of the purpose of the visit. The purpose of the visit was to follow-up on a submitted incident report. Per the incident report, a client was given their prescribed medication and later passed off the medications to another client. The former client informed staff of what happened, and the latter client confirmed ingesting the medication. Proper notifications were made, and a nurse assessed the clients. Neither involved client is currently in care. Based on statements from Nursing Supervisor, Residential Supervisors and Residential Manager, the facility has a supervision policy of not allowing clients to be near the medication room when a nurse is administering medications. The facility agreed to send LPA a copy of the documented follow-up with the care coordinators working at the time of the incident. No deficiencies were observed during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report and the licensee's appeal rights were provided to Administrator/Residential Supervisor Kimeeco Epps.
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- Jan 16, 2024 Facility Evaluation
- Jan 16, 2024 Facility Evaluation
- Jun 13, 2023 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Jun 13, 2023 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated - 1 allegation
- Jan 24, 2023 Facility Evaluation
- Jan 24, 2023 Facility Evaluation
- Aug 30, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Aug 30, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Jul 7, 2022 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated
- Jul 7, 2022 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated
- Feb 2, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Feb 2, 2022 Facility Evaluation
- Nov 2, 2021 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated
- Nov 2, 2021 Complaint Investigation - Unsubstantiated
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