complaint·December 11, 2025

Allegation: Uncleared adult is supervising residents It was alleged that a staff member (S1) was providing care and supervision to the residents of the facility without a criminal record clearance. Only S1’s first name, approximate age, and physical features were provided in the complaint summary. On December 1, 2025, LPA reviewed the California Department of Social Services Guardian Background Check System and observed a staff with the same first name and approximate birth date who had been associated to the facility on December 1, 2025. LPA noted this staff had received a criminal record exemption on November 7, 2025. LPA contacted the facility Administrator via email and requested a current LIC 500 – Staff Roster. LPA reviewed the current LIC 500 and observed a staff member with the same first name whose start date was listed as December 1, 2025. LPA interviewed Administrator who stated S1 was the only staff member in the facility with the same first name listed in the complaint. Administrator stated S1 had been employed by the facility on and off for several years and was most recently working in October and November 2025 before going on a temporary leave of absence. LPA interviewed Licensee, Rico Foz, who admitted he hired S1 knowing they had not yet received a criminal record clearance/exemption to be able to work in the facility. Licensee stated he was trying to help S1 when they were in need. Administrator stated S1 is still currently employed by the facility, however, is not on the schedule at this time. On December 7, 2025, LPA reviewed the staff schedule for the months of October and November and noted S1 was listed as working for 19 days between October 3, 2025, and November 7, 2025, when S1’s criminal record exemption was approved. Based on observations, document review, and interviews conducted, the preponderance of evidence standard has been met, therefore the above allegation is found to be SUBSTANTIATED. California Code of Regulations, (Title 22), is cited on the attached LIC 9099-D. Civil Penalties have been assessed on the attached LIC421BG. Exit Interview conducted. A copy of this report, and Appeal Rights were provided to Michael Foz, Administrator, via email.