LCS Homes

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Rose Ruppert made an unannounced visit to conduct an Annual Required Evaluation. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff at 1pm. LPA met with Licensee Leonardo Santos and Assistant Administrator, Joel Grospe and explained the purpose of the visit. The facility is a single-story, four bedroom, two bathroom residence with an approved fire clearance for three non-ambulatory and one ambulatory client. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for four clients. Currently there are four clients in care but none of them receive hospice services. During today's visit, LPA toured the facility and inspected the physical plant. LPA inspected and tested smoke detectors, which were interconnected, and smoke detectors were operational. LPA tested the carbon monoxide detector and that was also operational. A fire extinguisher was charged and inspected on January 9, 2026 and the facility conducted a fire drill on September 16, 2026. LPA observed resident rooms and all rooms were clean, had the required furniture and clean linens. The resident bathroom had grab bars, non-skid flooring and a covered trash can. The hot water temperature in the resident bathroom measured 109.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The second bathroom is primarily used by staff. LPA toured the kitchen and observed knives and sharps were secured in a drawer and chemicals were secured underneath the sink and in the garage. All appliances were operational and LPA observed two days of perishable supplies and seven days of non perishable food. There were emergency supplies which included gallons of water and meal replacement; as well as additional pantry items in the garage. (Continued on LIC 809-C) (Continued from LIC 809) LPA toured the exterior of the property and observed a swimming pool that was gated and secured. All staff have taken water safety training but pool is inaccessible to clients and the gate is alarmed. The exterior had plenty of room for outdoor activities and a shaded seating area was observed. There are exterior cameras around the house perimeter since it is located on a corner of a busy street. LPA observed there were no hazards or obstructions blocking pathways. LPA audited centrally stored medications for four of four clients. Medications were being given as prescribed. The facility has a First Aid book available and the First Aid Kit had all of the required elements. LPA reviewed three of three staff training and fingerprint records and conducted a complete review of client records. Client P & I records were reviewed and were accurate. LPA interviewed alert clients regarding their quality of care and spoke to staff present regarding care provided. LPA confirmed that the Licensee has a current administrator's certificate which expires on December 6, 2026. At end of visit, facility was also conducting a Regional Center quarterly meeting. Based on the observations made during today’s visit, the facility appears to be in compliance with Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, no deficiencies cited on this date. An exit interview was conducted with Leonardo C. Santos, Licensee and Joel Grospe, Assistant Administrator and a copy of the report and files reviewed (LIC 858 & LIC 859) were given at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 2, 2026

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA was greeted and granted entry by Staff Mauricio Longart. LPA met with Staff Esmenia Tamayo and explained the purpose of the inspection. Administrator (AD) Cecil Santos was contacted by phone and arrived at approximately 9:00 a.m. During the inspection, LPA and AD conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with four resident bedrooms, two bathrooms, and detached two-car garage. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The backyard has a shaded sitting area. LPA observed residents watching television in the living room. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested between 114.9–115.8 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with service tag dated January 13, 2025. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Medication was observed to be centrally stored and locked in a closet. LPA reviewed three of three resident files and two staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 30, 2025

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Claudia Gutierrez made an unannounced visit for the purpose of conducting a Required/Annual Inspection. LPA met with Administrators (ADs) Cecil and Leonardo Santos and explained the purpose of the inspection. During the inspection, LPA and ADs conducted a tour of the inside and outside of the facility, common areas, resident rooms, kitchen, garage and observed the following: This is a one-story home with four resident bedrooms, two bathrooms, and unattached two-car garage. All resident bedrooms had the required furnishings. LPA observed all resident beds had linens and blankets. LPA observed all windows were screened. The backyard has a shaded sitting area, as well as an in-ground pool. Pool was observed to be fenced and the fence does not obscure the pool from view. The door on the fence was observed to swing away from the pool, is self-closing and has a self-latching device located within six inches from the top of the gate. LPA observed residents watching television in the living room and resting in their respective bedrooms. Bathrooms were observed to be free of debris and mildew, faucets and toilets were operational. Water temperature tested at 115.5 degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed the facility has a 2-day supply of perishables and a 7-day supply of non-perishable food as required by regulations. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors tested operational. Fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged with a service tag dated January 5, 2024. Gas stove, microwave, washer, and dryer were all inspected and observed to be operable. Toxic chemicals, cleaning solutions, and disinfectants were observed to be inaccessible to residents. Medication closet was observed to be locked. LPA reviewed four resident files and four staff files. LPA interviewed residents and staff present. Based on the observations made during today’s inspection, no deficiencies are being cited per Title 22 Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was left at the facility.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 7, 2024