The purpose of the visit was to conduct case management follow-up on reports received by Community Care Licensing (CCL) reporting the death of Client 1 [LIC Confidential Names List was provided to licensee]. On September 8, 2025, it was reported to CCL that on September 2, 2025, [Child 1] left the facility without permission and was subsequently struck by a SPRINTER train. It was further reported that the facility received a call from the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office on September 3, 2025, at which time facility staff was notified of [Child 1]'s death.The facility notified the client's family and placing agency.
From the state's report. Deficiency cited at inspection. The state numbers or abbreviates the people in a report instead of naming them; we spell its codes out in square brackets, such as [Staff 1] for S1 or [Former client 3] for FC #3.
DIMONDALE ADOLESCENT CARE FACILITY #6 CA
Based on the information that LPA was able to obtain, [Staff 1] did have an inappropriate relationship with [Child 1] by mainitaining contact with him while he was on unauthorized absence from the facility and posing as his mother to try to enroll him in school.
From the state's report. Substantiated. The state numbers or abbreviates the people in a report instead of naming them; we spell its codes out in square brackets, such as [Staff 1] for S1 or [Former client 3] for FC #3.
LPA was unable to interview client 2 due to aging out of foster care and whereabouts unknown. On March 13, 2023, the Department received a complaint that alleged a facility staff has engaged in inappropriate relationships with residents and facility staff has spoken inappropriately to residents. [...] Regarding the allegation that [Staff 2] has engaged in an inappropriate relationship with [Child 1], confidential interviews confirmed [Staff 2] brought [Child 1] to their residence for a home cooked meal but documented a mall trip in the client file. [...] Based on confidential interviews, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, and the allegation that [Staff 2] has engaged in an inappropriate relationship with [Child 1] and [Staff 2] has spoken inappropriately to [Child 1] is supported and proven by evidence, therefore the allegations are substantiated at this time.
From the state's report. Substantiated. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences. The state numbers or abbreviates the people in a report instead of naming them; we spell its codes out in square brackets, such as [Staff 1] for S1 or [Former client 3] for FC #3.
One staff absconded from the facility with a minor in care, across state lines. [...] Other behaviors were reported that corroborate an inappropriate relationship between the staff and client at the facility. continued on 9099-C page Based on IB findings, interviews conducted, and records reviewed, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegations, staff had inappropriate interactions with client in care and staff absconded with client across state lines are SUBSTANTIATED, Facility is cited per Health and Safety code 1558 (a)(2) Conduct Inimical.
From the state's report. Substantiated. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.
[Staff 1] was unable to be interviewed due to whereabouts unknown at this time. On July 22, 2022, the Department received a complaint that alleged staff placed minor in (Continued) (Continued) a choke hold.
From the state's report. Substantiated. The state numbers or abbreviates the people in a report instead of naming them; we spell its codes out in square brackets, such as [Staff 1] for S1 or [Former client 3] for FC #3.
Three clients reported a staff member solicited nude photos from one client who was Absent Without Leave (AWOL) from the facility. [...] In addition to soliciting nude photos, the clients reported the staff member allowed the clients to use the staff member's cell phone to access social media, which went against facility policy. The staff member also visited a client while the client was AWOL, brought the client food, and took the client to the staff member's home.
From the state's report. Substantiated. "[...]" marks text left out between sentences.
