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The following represent ACCEPTABLE provisions to reside at Hearts of Gold:

18 to 59 years of age
Male or Female
No ability to perform self care

Medically stable but including the following conditions:

Seizures
Cerebral palsy
Blindness
Deafness
Severe physical handicaps
Nonverbal
Scoliosis
Insulin dependency
Catheter care
Inhalation-assisted devices
Gastronomies
Wound Care
Stage 1 & 2 dermal ulcers
Non-ambulatory

Behaviors (maladaptive) including:

Aggression (i.e. biting, kicking, pinching, hair pulling, grabbing)
Self abuse (i.e. head banging, biting self, hitting self, scratching self)
Tantrums
Verbal Abuse
Non-compliance
Wandering (NOT AWOL)
Incontinence
Inappropriate sexual behaviors
Special diets
Self stimulating behaviors
Fecal smearing
Property destruction
Deaf
Blind
Nonverbal

The following are NOT acceptable at Hearts of Gold Care Homes:

Maladaptive behaviors which have a history of causing serious injury to self or others
Sexually assaultive behaviors (extremes)
Any type of pyromania

Placement Originations:

Developmental Centers
Community
Private
San Diego Regional Center

Referral Procedures:

When a person is being considered for placement, Hearts of Gold requests a placement referral form accompanied by other personal history information. The owner, psychologist, administrator or assistant administrator will review the information and decide if the person will be suitable to reside at the home where the opening exists. The consumer seeking placement must fit in with other consumers residing in the home. Prospective residents need to meet the entrance criteria. The final decision for placement will involve the following people: the consumer being placed, SDRC case manager, Hearts of Gold owner, psychologist and interested family member or advocate.

Contact Information

Telephone: 858-481-6501

Fax: 858-481-6066

Electronic Mail: info@heartsofgoldcarehomes.com

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