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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 547206803
Report Date: 03/11/2025
Date Signed: 03/11/2025 05:05:16 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO RO, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Les Xiong
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 24-AS-20241021144042
FACILITY NAME:SEARCY HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
547206803
ADMINISTRATOR:SEARCY, KIMBERLYFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:2482 CRICKELWOOD CTTELEPHONE:
(559) 781-0952
CITY:PORTERVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93257
CAPACITY:4CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/11/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:54 PM
MET WITH:Kimberly Searcy and Shawn RayTIME COMPLETED:
05:25 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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1. Conduct inimical
2. Uncleared adult living in the home
3. Staff did not ensure weapons were properly stored
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On this date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Xiong arrived unannounced to deliver findings on the above allegations.
The Department investigated the above allegations and found that on 10/20/2024, S1 engaged in inappropriate and harmful conduct, and consumed alcohol while on duty. The investigation revealed that S1 had been living at the facility and S1 allowed an uncleared individual to reside at the facility for approximately 6 weeks.
During the investigation, it was found that multiple firearms, including a handgun, hunting rifle, and shotgun like firearm, were unsecure and improperly stored, making them accessible to clients in care.
The Department has investigated the complaint alleging: Conduct inimical, Uncleared adult living in the home, and Staff did not ensure weapons were properly stored. Based on records review and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the allegations are found to be SUBSTANTIATED.

Deficiencies are being cited in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, on the attached 9099D. A violation regarding criminal record clearance warrants an immediate civil penalty. A civil penalty of $500 is being assessed, see LIC421B.

An exit interview was conducted, and plan of correction was reviewed and developed A copy of this report, civil penalty, and appeal rights were discussed and provided to the facility representative.
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Melinda Hoffmann
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Les Xiong
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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Control Number 24-AS-20241021144042
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO RO, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710

FACILITY NAME: SEARCY HOME
FACILITY NUMBER: 547206803
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 03/11/2025
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type A
03/18/2025
Section Cited
CCR
87468.1(a)
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Due to an error in the lic 421BG, A Case Management was conducted to amend this error. The amended civil penalty(lic. 421BG) was re-issued to reflected the correct total civil penalty in the amount of $500.00. Please see case management visit dated 3/25/25.
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Type A
03/18/2025
Section Cited
CCR
87355(e)(1)
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See above
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Type A
03/18/2025
Section Cited
CCR
87309(a)
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See above
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISORS NAME: Melinda Hoffmann
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Les Xiong
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
FRESNO RO, 1314 E SHAW AVE
FRESNO, CA 93710
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
10/21/2024 and conducted by Evaluator Les Xiong
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 24-AS-20241021144042

FACILITY NAME:SEARCY HOMEFACILITY NUMBER:
547206803
ADMINISTRATOR:SEARCY, KIMBERLYFACILITY TYPE:
740
ADDRESS:2482 CRICKELWOOD CTTELEPHONE:
(559) 781-0952
CITY:PORTERVILLESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
93257
CAPACITY:4CENSUS: 4DATE:
03/11/2025
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
02:54 PM
MET WITH:Kimberly SearcyTIME COMPLETED:
05:25 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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1. Staff is inappropriately taking pictures of residents for social media
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On this date, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) L. Xiong arrived unannounced to conduct a complaint investigation visit to the above facility. During the visit, LPA delivered findings on the above allegations.
The Department has investigated the allegation: Staff is inappropriately taking pictures of residents for social media. Although the allegation may have happened or is valid, there is not a preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violation did or did not occur.
No deficiencies issued. Exit interview conducted. A copy of this report was discussed and provided to the Facility Representative.
Unsubstantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISORS NAME: Melinda Hoffmann
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Les Xiong
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 03/11/2025
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
LIC9099 (FAS) - (06/04)
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