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Facility Evaluation Report

New Pathways, Bakersfield07/23/2026Licence 157203969

Capacity60
Census40
Date signed07/23/2026 11:34:41 AM
Name of licensing program analystJimmy Duarte
Name of licensing program managerAlexandria Walton
The inspector’s account

On 07/23/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) J. Duarte arrived to the facility unannounced to conduct the required annual inspection. LPA was greeted by Administrator Russ Sedam. LPA stated the purpose of the visit and was allowed entry into the facility.

LPA toured the facility with Administrator. LPA observed two main classrooms at the time of visit. This is a Behavioral Management program. There were 40 clients present at the time of visit some clients were preparing for an outing.

Facility was observed to be free from any passageway obstruction / fire hazards. Facility temperature was 74 degrees F. Bathrooms were toured and observed to clean and free from odor, have operational lights, running water. Hand washing postings were observed. The hot water temperature measured at 113 degrees F.

Per the Administrator, clients bring their own lunches to program and are stored in the refrigerator located in the Day Room. Clients also have the option to buy lunch in the community while on outings. Clients have personal lockers available for their personal belongings located in the Day Room.

Cleaning supplies were observed to be locked in the supply closet. First aid kit is located in the classroom with a sink and refrigerator, in the isolation room. Smoke detectors were observed to be hard wired. Facility had documentation that the smoke detectors were inspected by the fire department on 05/01/2026. Fire Extinguishers were observed throughout the facility with a service date of 12/15/2026. Per staff records, a fire drill was conducted on 05/28/2026.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction