Facility Evaluation Report

Licensing Program Analysts (LPAs) Canela and Gonzalez-Campos arrived unannounced at Paradise Home for the purpose of a case management-incident inspection and met with Ana Morales-Astroga, House Manager. Licensee Selene Cruz-Astroga arrived later.

LPAs toured the facility and made observations. LPA Canela received notification of an incident that occurred on 03/09/2022 and was self-reported to the Santa Rosa Regional Office on 03/11/2022. The incident involved Staff (S1) and Clients (C1 & C2). Staff disclosed they heard a buzzing noise when S1 was interacting with C1 and S1 was seen with a unknown hand-held object. C1 & C2 were observed with similar marks on their bodies on 03/10/2022 by staff and Licensee was notified. Licensee took C1 & C2 to be seen by their medical physician for a check-up due to the incident. Additionally, Licensee made a report to Local Law Enforcement, APS, Ombudsman, and suspended S1 pending investigation.

Licensee stated it was determined by their medical physician that C1 & C2's marking's were potentially scratch abrasions. Licensee will hold an in-service training with all staff and stated S1 will not return to the facility.

Exit interview conducted with Licensee Selene Cruz-Astroga, whose signature on this document confirms receipt.