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Lilos Tender Senior Care

Small home·Licensed for 6·La Mesa, California

LicensedLicence #374604980
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,850 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,800–$7,250
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJuly 23, 2026CDSS inspection record

Lilos Tender Senior Care is a small care home in La Mesa — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents. Bedridden care is not on file.

Built from CDSS public records · September 27, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Lilos Tender Senior Care

Is Lilos Tender Senior Care licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

How many residents is Lilos Tender Senior Care licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Has Lilos Tender Senior Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Is Lilos Tender Senior Care still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Lilos Tender Senior Care cost?

$5,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,800–$7,250. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

Among 195 other homes of a similar licensed size across San Diego County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 195 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Lilos Tender Senior Care take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Lilos Tender Senior Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. See the homes licensed to Lilos Tender Senior Care Inc. — at least 3 on the state roster.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Grossmont Hospital is 2.3 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Lilos Tender Senior Care keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.

Lilos Tender Senior Care license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “LILOS TENDER SENIOR CARE INC.”, per the CDSS roster as of June 12, 2026.
  • License #374604980. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • Licensed to Lilos Tender Senior Care Inc., per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • First licensed: the year is not on file — the roster carries no first-license date for it. Ask: “When did this license start?”
  • 2 state inspection visits on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is July 23, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 5 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

State licensing record · September 27, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER; APPROVED FOR CAPACITY OF 6 OF WHICH ONE (1) IS AMBULATORY AND FIVE (5) NON-AMBULATORY; WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR (6)

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — care may continue at the end of life

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 27, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,850a month to start

Likely $4,800–$7,250

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Likely monthly total

$5,850a month

Likely $4,800–$7,400

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,850likely $4,800–$7,250

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,000one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,800–$7,400
$5,850
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,550–$10,400
$7,850
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time community fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar homes within 5 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

24 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,050–$6,000.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Show the 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 7949 Eastridge Rd, La Mesa, CA 91941Address from the public record · September 27, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2025, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated July 23, 2026.

On file since
2025
State visits
2
Most recent visit
July 23, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102025110

The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jul 23, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Marisela Garcia-Centeno conducted an unannounced case management visit while conducting a Health & Safety visit to open a complaint investigation. The LPA introduced herself, and discussed the purpose of the visit with Caregiver, Erik Mendoza. It was noted that Caregiver Mendoza had a current criminal record clearance; however, he was not associated with this facility and has been working at the facility since October 2024. During the visit, LPA discussed the purpose for the visit with Licensee, Anna Petrosyan. Record review disclosed an additional staff member currently working at the facility that was not associated with the facility. In addition, during review of facility sketch and fire clearance it was disclosed that licensee exceeded capacity for non-ambulatory status. The facility is currently licensed for five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) ambulatory status. During today's visit, a total of six (6) non-ambulatory residents were in care. Deficiencies were cited during today's visit. Civil penalties in the amount of $1,500 were assessed for violations and are documented on the attached LIC 421. A plan of correction was developed in coordination with Licensee, Anna Petrosyan. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Stephanie Molina. She was provided copies of this report, LIC 809D Deficiencies, LIC 421s Civil Penalty, and Licensee/Appeal Rights (LIC 9058, 03/22).the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2026

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR 87355(e) · Plan of correction due date: Jul 23, 2026

887355 Criminal Record Clearance (e) All individuals subject to a criminal record review pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1569.17(b) shall prior to working, residing or volunteering in a licensed facility. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 7 staff were not associated to the facility roster, which poses an immediate safety risk to 6 out of 6 persons in care.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2026

Plan of correction: Licensee completed the association for one of the staff members during the visit on 7/23/2026 which eliminated immediate safety risk to residents in care. Licensee agreed to associate the 2nd caregiver prior to returning to work. Licensee agreed to submit documentation to CCL by POC deadline.

From the deficiency page — Deficiency type: Type A · Section cited: CCR87202(a)(1) · Plan of correction due date: Jul 24, 2026

87202(a)(1) Fire Clearance All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department …(1) Nonambulatory persons. This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and staff interviews it was disclosed that licensee exceeded non-ambulatory capacy.Faciltity is licensed for 5 non-ambulatory and currently 6 residents in care are non-ambulatory. R1 was in an ambulatory room and they were condidered non-ambulatory.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 23, 2026

Plan of correction: Licensee agreed to submit application to CCL to request an increase in non-ambulatory status from 5 to 6. A new fire clearance will be requested. Licensee agreed to submit the application by POC deadline of 7/24/2026

20251 state visit · 1 document
Oct 20, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

LPA conducted a pre-licensing visit for Component III for change of location. LPA was allowed entry by the Licensee. LPA identified herself and disclosed the purpose of the visit. A comprehensive tour of the facility, both indoors and outdoors, was conducted. At the time of the visit, no residents were in care at the current facility. Residents have not been transferred from the old facility until the end of the month. The licensee agreed to contact LPA when residents move in for post-Licensing inspection. All required postings were observed in prominent locations, including the Emergency Disaster Plan, Complaint Poster, Personal Rights, and the Let-Us-No Poster. Emergency phone numbers and the Administrator’s contact information were visible. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors were tested and found operational. Fire extinguishers were fully charged, tagged, and properly mounted. Hot water temperature was tested and measured between 105°F – 120°F. Continued on 809C The first aid kit was present and fully stocked. Medications, cleaning supplies, and sharps were observed to be securely locked and inaccessible to residents. Adequate lighting, appropriate furniture, and clean, safe conditions were observed in all rooms and common areas. Kitchen and food storage areas were inspected, and a sufficient supply of non-perishable items was present. Component III topics, including resident personal rights, medication management, reporting requirements, and staff training, were reviewed with the Licensee. The Licensee clearly understood Title 22 regulations, record-keeping requirements, and emergency procedures. LPA discussed ongoing compliance requirements and answered questions related to day-to-day operations and licensing expectations. No deficiencies were cited during this visit. The facility appears ready for licensure and may begin accepting residents upon final approval by the Department. An exit interview was conducted with the Licensee, to whom a copy of this report and the Applicant/Appeal Rights (LIC9058) were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 20, 2025
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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Before you call

Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.

  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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