Provider Profile

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General Information:
Name of Home: / Kaiser Specialized Residential- Ivanpah (HJ0938-113)
Parent Company: / People's Care, Inc.
City/Zip Code : / Apple Valley, CA 92307
License Number: / 366424116 / Service Design: / Drop Down MenuARFPSHNLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 4ALevel 4BLevel 4CLevel 4DLevel 4ELevel 4FLevel 4GLevel 4HLevel 4IDay ProgramFamily Teaching HomeICFSpecialized Residential Home (SRH)Other
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Regional Center Contact:
Contact Person: / Dan Moore
Phone Number: / 909-890-3372 / Fax Number: / 909-890-3489
Email Address: /
Provider Information:
Director Name: / Catherine Bennage
Qualifications: / Over 13 years in the field of developmental disabilities; Master's degree in Educational Counseling; Bachelor's degree in Sociology/Social Work; CPR & First Aid certified; CPI certified;
Administrator: / Gail Rumbaoa
Qualifications: / 11 years in the field of developmental disabilites; Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Community Care Licensing ARF Administrator Certification, completed Inland Regional Center's New Service Provider Orientation, current certifications in CPR/FA and CPI; certified CPI Instructor; CBEST certified.
Business Information:
Years Experience: / 13
Existing Homes: / People's Care, Inc has a total of 24 residential homes spanning from Alhambra to the Inland Empire to Tulare. People's Care also has several behavior modification day programs and offers Personal Assistance Services, Community Integration, ILS and SLS services.
Specialty Services: / Behavior modification services, nutritional services, LVN services, recreational therapy services, home health services, ILS and SLS support.
Provider Statement: / We seek to provide quality support and advocacy for indidivuals by valuing personal choice, offering flexible and personalized assistance and building relationships that support successful community living using our four founding principles: Care, Dignity, Quality and Innovation.
Staffing Pattern: / 8 hours of initial training at the facility (includes shadowing) to be provided prior to including new DSP as part of the staffing hours as well as prior to having the DSP working alone with the clients. One House Manager position, one Lead Staff position, and depending on the current census, the home may employ between 4-7 additional Direct Support Professionals (DSP). Following is the weekly staffing hours for the indicated client census: 1 client requires 224 staffing hours, 2 clients require 280 staffing hours, and 3-4 clients require 334 staffing hours.
Pertaining to consultant services, KSR Ivanpah offers the following speciality consultations: LVN, LMFT, behavioral, Registered Dietician, and Recreational Therapy. A total of 5.75 hours of consultation hours per month per client is provided.
Staffing Information:
Training Requirements: / Qualifications for DSP: DSP I and DSP II certification prior to hire, current CPR/FA and CPI certification, background clearance required, minimum of one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, high school diploma. A total of 30 hours per year of continuing education units is rquired for all DSP during their first year of hire with 20 hours per year thereafter. Additionally, CPR, FA, and CPI is required upon certification expiration. All new employees must attend a two day New HIre Orientation. Topics of review include choking, seizure protocol, reporting procedures, universal precautions, safety topics, etc.
Average Length of Service: / Approximately one year.
Physical Characteristics and Special Features:
Sq. Ft.:Approx. 3,000 Lot Size:Approx. .25 acre Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Lay out: Drop Down Menuone storytwo storysplit level
Number of ambulatory bedrooms: 2 Number of non-ambulatory bedrooms: 2
Ramps: Guide Rails: Wheel Chair Accessible:
Back Yard: Patio: Grass: Garden: Wheel Chair Accessible:
Special Features: Partially covered backyard
Safety Features: Delayed egress system; gated front patio area
Neighborhood Amenities: (proximity) select from drop down menu
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Places to Worship: Lutheran, Baptist, Catholic SelectWithin walking distanceLess than 2 milesLess than 4 milesLess than 5 milesLess than 10 miles Other:
Community Programs: / YMCA, Mojave Valley Yacht Club, Apple Valley Country Club, Apple Valley Senior Citizens Club, Elks Club, Happy Trails African Violet Society, Hi-Desert Geneological Society, HIgh Desert Astronomical Society, High Desert Baseball, High Desert Racers, High Desert Republican Headquarters, Kiwanis Club, Quilters Piece Corps, Sacred Faith, Scruitineers, Victor Valley RC Fliers, Web Scrapbook Club, Apple Valley Kennel Club, Rotary Club, Apple Valley Racing Pigeon Club, Garden Club, California Turtle and Tortoise Club, California High Desert Branch Writers Club, Friends of Victorville Library, High Desert Horseshoe Pitching Club, Hesperia Leisure League, High Desert Carvers, High Desert Herb Club, High Desert Runners, HIgh Desert Table Tennis Club, Horse Lovers Club of America.
Volunteer Programs: / Apple Valley Volunteer Corps, Apple Valley Christian Care Center, Wee Bar None Pet Placement, St. Mary's Medical Center, Habitat for Humanity, PAL Humane Society, Apple Valley Library.
Types of Transportation Services:
Home has access to a non-ambulatory van as well as a 10 passenger van. Access services is available to those individuals who qualify. A public transportation system and taxis are also available.