Visions Adolescent Treatment Center

Deficiency cited at inspection

On August 5, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst Justine Armstrong conducted an unannounced visit to the facility. During the inspection, it was observed that there were 7 children in care. The facility is licensed to provide care for a maximum of 6 children. The facility was therefore over the capacity by 1 child. The over capacity for children in care was observed and confirmed by LPA J. Armstrong. The House Manager Claudia Gonzalez also admitted to having 1 extra child in care due to the child only being here to sleep but is transitioning out to a new facility. The Facility is being cited for not adhering to the License Capacity to care for a maximum of 6 children in care. This is a violation of Title 22, Section 80010 (a): "A licensee shall not operate a facility beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation." An exit interview was conducted, a Plan of Correction was discussed, and a copy of the report was provided to the facility

Deficiency cited at inspection

On August 5, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst Justine Armstrong conducted an unannounced visit to the facility. During the inspection, it was observed that there were 7 children in care. The facility is licensed to provide care for a maximum of 6 children. The facility was therefore over the capacity by 1 child. The over capacity for children in care was observed and confirmed by LPA J. Armstrong. The House Manager Claudia Gonzalez also admitted to having 1 extra child in care due to the child only being here to sleep but is transitioning out to a new facility. The Facility is being cited for not adhering to the License Capacity to care for a maximum of 6 children in care. This is a violation of Title 22, Section 80010 (a): "A licensee shall not operate a facility beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license, including the capacity limitation." An exit interview was conducted, a Plan of Correction was discussed, and a copy of the report was provided to the facility

Deficiency cited at inspection

On August 28, 2024, at 10:15AM Rosslyn Gray, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) arrived at the above facility for the purpose of conducting a Case Management - Incident investigation. LPA met with Jennifer Richardson and a health and safety assessment was conducted prior to entering facility. The department received an Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624) dated June 22, 2024. The Incident Report disclosed that Child 1 (C1) reported that Staff 1 (S1) had an inappropriate interaction and conversation with C1. S1 was removed from the facility. During the investigation, LPA interviewed staff, obtained Personnel Report, client roster, termination documentation for S1, and internal investigation report. Evidence indicated that S1 left facility classroom and conducted a one-on-one de-escalation with C1 which was outside the scope of S1 duties. Also, S1 left the company cell phone unattended and C1 obtained the phone and made an outside phone call. S1 was terminated due to not complying with company policy effective June 28, 2024. Facility is cited for violation of California Code and Regulations, Title Division Six, Regulation 80022 (k) Plan of Operation. Evidence indicated that S1 left the classroom session and met with C1 1on1 and did not secure company's cellular phone, as result C1 gained access to S1 cellular phone. Exit interview was conducted with Chance Stirling Facility Coordinator. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights was provided to Jennifer Richardson Human ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

On August 28, 2024, at 10:15AM Rosslyn Gray, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) arrived at the above facility for the purpose of conducting a Case Management - Incident investigation. LPA met with Jennifer Richardson and a health and safety assessment was conducted prior to entering facility. The department received an Unusual Incident/Injury Report (LIC 624) dated June 22, 2024. The Incident Report disclosed that Child 1 (C1) reported that Staff 1 (S1) had an inappropriate interaction and conversation with C1. S1 was removed from the facility. During the investigation, LPA interviewed staff, obtained Personnel Report, client roster, termination documentation for S1, and internal investigation report. Evidence indicated that S1 left facility classroom and conducted a one-on-one de-escalation with C1 which was outside the scope of S1 duties. Also, S1 left the company cell phone unattended and C1 obtained the phone and made an outside phone call. S1 was terminated due to not complying with company policy effective June 28, 2024. Facility is cited for violation of California Code and Regulations, Title Division Six, Regulation 80022 (k) Plan of Operation. Evidence indicated that S1 left the classroom session and met with C1 1on1 and did not secure company's cellular phone, as result C1 gained access to S1 cellular phone. Exit interview was conducted with Chance Stirling Facility Coordinator. A copy of this report and Appeal Rights was provided to Jennifer Richardson Human ...

Substantiated

THIS REPORT IS AMENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL REPORT DATED 08/12/ On 08/12/2021 11: AM (LPA) Licensing Program Analysts Rosslyn Gray made an announced visit at the VISIONS ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTERS to conclude the investigation on the above allegation and to deliver the findings. LPA Gray met with Facility Coordinator and together discussed details of the investigation. Based on the interviews conducted, statements and documents obtained during the investigation process, supporting evidence in reference to the allegation includes the following. LPA reviewed the facility Memorandum for all staff in reference to Boundaries with residents. LPA assessed that S2 did not maintain professionalism and was in violation of breaking the facilities "Boundaries wilth residents". LPA also reviewed the facilities Code of Conduct Policy objective is that all staff is to maintain the highest degree of professional care for the clients in the program all staff shall maintain a code of conduct. S2 signed and violated Visions Employee Code of Conduct Policy. Information obtained on 07/31/2020 from S1 via email indicating a forward message sent from S2 on July 29, 2020 admitted having several conversations with C1. LPA obtained statements from one (1) staff and two (2) witnesses. LPA obtained evidence that on 07/30/ S2 sent a letter via email to the Licensee that he was resigning from his position with Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers for reason unrelated to the allegation. LPA reviewed the ...

Substantiated

THIS REPORT IS AMENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL REPORT DATED 08/12/ On 08/12/2021 11: AM (LPA) Licensing Program Analysts Rosslyn Gray made an announced visit at the VISIONS ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTERS to conclude the investigation on the above allegation and to deliver the findings. LPA Gray met with Facility Coordinator and together discussed details of the investigation. Based on the interviews conducted, statements and documents obtained during the investigation process, supporting evidence in reference to the allegation includes the following. LPA reviewed the facility Memorandum for all staff in reference to Boundaries with residents. LPA assessed that S2 did not maintain professionalism and was in violation of breaking the facilities "Boundaries wilth residents". LPA also reviewed the facilities Code of Conduct Policy objective is that all staff is to maintain the highest degree of professional care for the clients in the program all staff shall maintain a code of conduct. S2 signed and violated Visions Employee Code of Conduct Policy. Information obtained on 07/31/2020 from S1 via email indicating a forward message sent from S2 on July 29, 2020 admitted having several conversations with C1. LPA obtained statements from one (1) staff and two (2) witnesses. LPA obtained evidence that on 07/30/ S2 sent a letter via email to the Licensee that he was resigning from his position with Visions Adolescent Treatment Centers for reason unrelated to the allegation. LPA reviewed the ...