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Mertz Care HomeLicense #430708102 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareMertz Care HomeLicense #430708102 · 2715 Mclaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA · (408) 483-2748Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Estimated starting rate$3,700/mo

Covelight estimate · likely $3,000–$4,550 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · San Jose

Mertz Care Home

2715 Mclaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121 · Licensed since 1986

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Mertz Care Home

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$3,700 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,000–$4,550 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: WheelchairState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 6 residents

Not on file: dementia, hospice and bedridden approvals.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
SIX MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSED TO SERVE AGES 60 YEARS AND OVER.

910 - DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (DD)

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Mertz Care Home: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines, staying through hospice and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$3,700a month to start

Likely $3,000–$4,550

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

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$3,700likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$3,700likely $3,000–$4,550

    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 (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $3,000–$4,750
$3,700
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,600–$8,050
$6,200
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • 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 October 1, 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.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $1,600 to $5,000

$1,600$5,000

EstimateLikely rangeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,000–$4,500.

  • Marilag's Care HomeSan Jose · 0.9 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lovely Care HomeSan Jose · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Grace Garden RCFESan Jose · 2.0 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Golden Hills Care HomeSan Jose · 2.0 mi · Small home
    $3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
  • Laurel HavenSan Jose · 2.5 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bonnevie Residence and CareSan Jose · 2.7 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Laurel Crest ManorSan Jose · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • River Park Homes IISan Jose · 3.1 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Amor Residential Care HomeSan Jose · 3.4 mi · Mid-size home
    $4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Lincoln & Pine, Willow GlenSan Jose · 3.5 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Saint Michael Residential HomeSan Jose · 3.7 mi · Small home
    $2,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Heavenly Care HomeSan Jose · 3.7 mi · Small home
    $2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Oak Grove Residential Care HomeSan Jose · 3.9 mi · Small home
    $3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Safe Haven Villa Care HomeSan Jose · 4.1 mi · Small home
    $3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Villa AntonioSan Jose · 4.2 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Casa LaurelSan Jose · 4.4 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Mayflower Care HomeSan Jose · 4.4 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
  • Santo Nino Residential Care Home #1San Jose · 4.4 mi · Small home
    $1,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Constantin's Care HomeSan Jose · 4.5 mi · Small home
    $2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Ambrosia Senior CareSan Jose · 4.5 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • A Home at ShawSan Jose · 4.6 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pendar's Residential CareSan Jose · 4.8 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sandy's Residential Care HomeSan Jose · 4.9 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bonhomie IV - WillowmontSan Jose · 4.9 mi · Small home
    $4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
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.

  • 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.
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 move-in 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.

Ask for the price

An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

2715 Mclaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Regional Medical Center of San JoseHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.8 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #430708102 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 4 of 10 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jun 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Lead Staff S1 Rogeine Jimenez. During the visit, LPA observed 1 residents and 2 staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside out with S1 which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 restrooms and 3 residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. During the tour, LPA observed a pool in the backyard, which was secured with a black gate, which was locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 76 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 118 degrees F in both resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in January 9, 2026. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by S1, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on January 10, 2026. The facility's emergency disaster plan was last reviewed on June 5, 2026. LPA reviewed facility records for 2 staff and 2 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. 1.LIC 500, Personnel Summary 2.LIC 308, Designation of Administrative Responsibility 3.LIC400, Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources 4. Liability Insurance 5. Qualifications of Administrator (Certificate) 6. Emergency Disaster Plan No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Lead Staff Rogeine Jimenez and a copy of the signed report was provided. Page 2 Out of 2. END OF REPORT.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 5, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jul 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Lead Staff S1 Rogeine Jimenez. During the visit, LPA observed 1 residents and 2 staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility inside out with S1 which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 restrooms and 3 residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. During the tour, LPA observed a pool in the backyard, which was secured with a black gate, which was locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Two-day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication storage area, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 78 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 116 degrees F in both resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in January 2025. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by S1, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on June 30, 2025. Page 1 Out of 2. LPA reviewed facility records for 2 staff and 2 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA conducted interviews with 1 staff and 1 resident. 1.LIC 500, Personnel Summary 2.LIC 308, Designation of Administrative Responsibility 3.LIC400, Affidavit Regarding Client/Resident Cash Resources 4. Liability Insurance 5. LIC200, please update (i.e., new phone numbers etc), if necessary. 6. Qualifications of Administrator (Certificate) No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Lead Staff Rogeine Jimenez and a copy of the signed report was provided. Page 2 Out of 2. END OF REPORT.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 1, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jul 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Lead Staff Rogeine Jimenez (S1). During visit, LPA observed 1 residents and 2 staff. LPA toured the facility inside out with S1 which included; the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 restrooms and 3 residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. Front yard and backyard were inspected. LPA observed a pool in the backyard with a lock on the gate door. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. Two day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication closet, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 80 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 108 degrees F in both resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in January 9, 2024. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on July 5, 2024. LPA reviewed facility records for 2 staff and 2 residents. LPA reviewed 2 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA reviewed 2 residents P&I records. LPA conducted interviews with 1 staff and 2 residents. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Lead Staff Rogeine Jimenez and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jul 5, 2024

20231 state visit · 1 document

Nov 21, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Elvira Mertz . During visit, LPA observed 0 residents and 1 staff. LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM which included; the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 restrooms and 3 residents bedrooms. The staff area of the facility was also inspected. Front yard and backyard were inspected. LPA observed a pool in the backyard with a lock on the gate door. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. Two day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed. LPA observed the medication closet, knives storage area, and cleaning product storage area as locked and inaccessible to residents in care. Room temperature was at 70 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 108 degrees F in both resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in January 18, 2023. The facility was equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were functional. LPA observed facility first aid kit and facility fire/earthquake drill log. The facility's last drill was on July 4, 2023. LPA reviewed facility records for 2 staff and 2 residents. LPA reviewed 2 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA reviewed 2 residents P&I records. LPA conducted interviews with 1 staff (ADM) and 0 residents. Residents were not at the facility and were attending Day Program during today visit. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Elvira Mertz and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 21, 2023
Earlier years2021 to 2023 · 6 documents

20231 state visit · 1 document

Mar 1, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst Ryker Heberle (LPA) arrived at the facility unannounced to conduct a Case Management - Other visit and met with Administrator Rogeline White Jimenez. The purpose of the visit was to deliver an immediate exclusion letter to exclude an employee (S1) associated to the facility. LPA toured the facility and verified that S1 was not on the premises. The immediate exclusion letter was handed to Administrator Rogeline White Jimenez. LPA advised the facility to go through their facility roster on Guardian and to disassociate individuals who are no longer employed at the facility. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator Rogeline White Jimenez and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 1, 2023

20224 state visits · 4 documents

Aug 19, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual inspection to focus on infection control. LPA met with Direct Care Staff, Chelsea Plaza. During visit, LPA toured the inside and outside of the facility to include the kitchen, dining room, living room, resident rooms, bathrooms, and backyard. All fire exit routes were free and clear of obstruction. The swimming pool was observed inaccessible and locked. Staff observed to be wearing a face mask. Facility has a central entry point for COVID-19 symptom screening, temperature check, and sign-in. LPA advised to create a symptom screening log for all staff and visitors. Hand sanitizer made available. Bathrooms supplied with hygiene products, paper supplies, and hand washing sign. Facility staff clean and disinfect multiple times daily and as needed. Staff monitor residents temperature and symptoms multiple times day. LPA observed facility's Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplies. Trash bins observed with lid. Staff have not completed N95 fit-testing. The following signs were posted to include symptoms of COVID, face mask required, social distancing, stop the spread of germs, and droplet precaution. LPA reviewed facility's procedures to isolation, training, and visitation. No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Advisory notes provided. This report was reviewed with Direct Care Staff, Chelsea Plaza and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 19, 2022

The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

Apr 29, 2022Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Case Management - Other visit and met with Chelsea Plaza. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the inside and outside of the facility. LPA Marrufo observed there to be a visitor screening area. LPA Marrufo observed the facility had a PPE supply of at least 30 days. LPA Marrufo observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least 3 days and a non-perishable food supply of at least 7 days. LPA Marrufo observed the outside exits were clear of obstructions. No deficiencies were cited at this time as per California Code of Regulations Title 22. This report was reviewed with Chelsea Plaza and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2022
Feb 23, 2022Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) arrived unannounced to conduct a required 1 year inspection and met with direct staff, Chelsea Plaza and Administrator Rogeline Jimenez. LPA toured the facility inside and outside to include the kitchen, dining room, living room, resident rooms, bathrooms, garage, and backyard. Facility's anniversary month is in August. On 08/31/2021, facility had completed their annual required inspection. LPA had inputted the wrong address and meant to inspect Mertz Care Home III #435200786. No deficiencies were cited during visit per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. This report was reviewed with Administrator Rogeline Jimenez and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 23, 2022
Jan 14, 2022Facility evaluation reportCase Management - OtherReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Other

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Steve Chang, licensing Program Manager (LPM) Jackie Jin, and Program Clinical Consultant (PCC) Roxane Tangon Technical Assistant - PCC through tele-inspection (Zoom). Met with Administrator (ADM) Elvira Mertz. The purpose of this TA PCC Tele visit is to review the facility COVID-19 infection mitigation plan and conducted inspection of the facility to ensure plan is being carried out and to provide support and guidance to staff in mitigating the spread of virus. During tele-visit inspection, a tour of the facility was conducted which started at the main entrance to check COVID-19 signage and screening procedures. The facility has the COVID-19 posters at the main entrance including screening questionnaire forms, hand sanitizer, face masks, thermometer, glove, and a visitor log book at the screening station. The facility common areas were inspected such as the kitchen, living room, family room, dinning area, bathrooms were observed. There are 3 resident shared bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms in facility. Trash cans with covers, paper towels with holders, and washing hands signs by the sinks were observed. PPE supplies were observed. isolation room was observed. Based on today's inspection, the facility is being recommended the following: 1. Facility to wipe and disinfect high touch areas as frequently. 2. Facility to remove the extra chairs in dinning area. 3. Facility to have the dedicated PPE area for isolation room. 4. Facility to ensure that residents' soiled clothing/linens are separated between the positive and negative residents. For drying clothes, it should be in high heat temperature. 5. Please review the reference resources LPA sent by email. No deficiencies cited during today's Tele Visit. Exit interview conducted with Administrator. A copy of this report emailed to the facility for signature.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 14, 2022

20211 state visit · 1 document

Aug 31, 2021Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst, Steve Nguyen, conducted an unannounced annual inspection with Administrator Rogerline Jimenez. LPA toured facility inside and out. LPA observed: Covid signs are present and in conspicuous vantage points, all exits are obstruction free, emergency contact for residents were up to date, facility screening protocols were in effect, hand sanitizing station were available throughout facility, medicine cabinet were observed to be locked, paper towers are in use, all beds are at least 6 feet apart, and physical distancing was observed to be in practice. No citation was issued at this time. LPA went over report findings with Administrator for review and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 31, 2021

License holder

Mertz, Elvira Monteclaro, licensed since 1986.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 1986, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
9
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 1986, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe 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 stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Quick answers about Mertz Care Home

Is Mertz Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Mertz Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Mertz Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1986, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 9 state visits over the same years.

Is Mertz Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 12, 2026.

What does Mertz Care Home cost?

$3,700 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,000–$4,550. 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 50 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Jose that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,600 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 50 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 Mertz Care Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 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 Mertz, Elvira Monteclaro, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Regional Medical Center of San Jose is 3.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Mertz Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Not on file — the state’s record does not list hospice care on this license. Ask: “Can a resident stay here on hospice, and under what conditions?”

Mertz Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “MERTZ CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #430708102. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Mertz, Elvira Monteclaro, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 1986, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 9 state inspection visits since 1986, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1986, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 9 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 1986, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 5, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 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

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    San Jose · 0.9 mi

    Marilag's Care Home

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    Starting rate

    $4,200 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    San Jose · 1.6 mi

    Lovely Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $4,200 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    San Jose · 0.8 mi

    Caring Hands Residential Living II

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,550 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,700–$5,600

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    San Jose · 1.6 mi

    Kingdom Hearts Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,200 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    San Jose · 1.6 mi

    Kingdom Hearts Care Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $4,700 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    San Jose · 2.0 mi

    Mertz Care Home III

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $3,750 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $3,100–$4,650

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record

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