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Small home · Licensed for 6 · San Jose
Mertz Care Home III
3928 Thainwood Way, San Jose, CA 95121Licensed since 2000
Overview
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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Free for families. A home gets your number only if you say yes.
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
ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY AGES 60 AND ABOVE.
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 III: 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.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
Covelight estimate
$3,750a month to start
Likely $3,100–$4,650
From 15 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$3,750likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,750likely $3,100–$4,650
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 15 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 $3,100–$4,850
- $3,750
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,650–$8,100
- $6,250
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.
Rates at nearby homes15 nearby homes publish starting rates of $2,500 to $5,000
15 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,950–$4,200.
- Lovely Care HomeSan Jose · 0.5 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Hills Care HomeSan Jose · 1.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Grace Garden RCFESan Jose · 2.3 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Marilag's Care HomeSan Jose · 2.4 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Oak Grove Residential Care HomeSan Jose · 2.7 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Saint Michael Residential HomeSan Jose · 3.0 mi · Small home$2,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- River Park Homes IISan Jose · 3.0 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Safe Haven Villa Care HomeSan Jose · 3.7 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Constantin's Care HomeSan Jose · 3.7 mi · Small home$2,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mayflower Care HomeSan Jose · 4.4 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Laurel Crest ManorSan Jose · 4.4 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Laurel HavenSan Jose · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Bonnevie Residence and CareSan Jose · 4.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Pendar's Residential CareSan Jose · 4.5 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sandy's Residential Care HomeSan Jose · 4.6 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 15 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.
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.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
3928 Thainwood Way, San Jose, CA 95121Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
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- Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San JoseHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list4 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).
Open directionsThe 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 #435200786 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents
20252 state visits · 2 documents
Dec 11, 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 Administrator Rogeline Jimenez. During the visit, LPA observed 1 residents and 2 staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. Mertz Care Home 3 is a level 4 home 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. The front yard and backyard were inspected. LPA toured the facility garage, which is being used as a storage area and laundry area. 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 storage area, 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 23, 2025. 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 September 28, 2025. LPA reviewed facility records for 2 staff and 2 residents. LPA reviewed 2 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA reviewed 2 resident P&I records. LPA provided ADM with a copy of the updated 602, Medical Assessment for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. A technical violation was provided. This report was reviewed with Administrator Rogeline Jimenez and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 11, 2025
Jan 3, 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 Administrator Rogeline 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 ADM 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. LPA toured the facility garage, which is being used as a storage area and laundry area. 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 storage area, 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 24, 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 November 8, 2024. LPA reviewed facility records for 2 staff and 2 residents. LPA reviewed 2 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA reviewed 2 resident P&I records. LPA conducted interviews with 1 staff and 1 residents. The other Resident was attending day program during LPA's visit. LPA provided ADM with CDSS Flyer, "Important updates to Dementia Care and Miscellaneous Changes, effective January 1, 2025." No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Rogeline Jimenez and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 3, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Jan 26, 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 Administrator (ADM) Rogeline Jimenez. During visit, LPA observed 1 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. 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 110 degrees F in both resident bathrooms. Fire extinguisher was serviced in January 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 December 25, 2023. 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 (S1) and 1 resident (R1). The two other residents were attending day program during LPA's visit. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with Administrator Rogeline Jimenez and a copy of the signed report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 26, 2024
Earlier years2022 to 2023 · 2 documents
20231 state visit · 1 document
Jan 26, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Simi Rai and LPA Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection focusing on infection control. LPAs met with Administrator Rogeline Jimenez. There are zero residents at the facility and 2 staff including Administrator were observed. 1 resident is at Adult Day Program. During visit, LPAs toured the facility to include the 1 living room, 3 resident rooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 staff room, kitchen, laundry area, dining area, garage and exterior. All fire exit routes are free and clear of obstruction. Toxins and sharp objects were secured. Medication stored in a locked cabinet. Facility observed to have a designated central entry point to include a sign-in sheet and temperature check. Facility clean and disinfect twice daily and as often as needed. Bathrooms supplied with hygiene products and hand washing sign. Trash can with lid observed. LPAs observed a sufficient amount of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The following posters observed to include wash your hands, symptoms of COVID-19, importance of wearing a mask, and donning and doffing PPE. During visit, the administrator will provide the following documents to updated facility file by 2/2/2023 and other required documents but not limited to: LIC610E Emergency Disaster Plan LIC500 Personnel Summary LIC308 Designated of Administrator LIC400 Affidavit of Cash Resources RCFE Administrator Certification Liability Insurance No deficiencies were cited per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. A Technical Assistance Note was provided. This report was reviewed with Administrator Rogeline Jimenez and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 26, 2023
The state marks this report as 2 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
20221 state visit · 1 document
Feb 23, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores conducted an unannounced annual required inspection to focus on infection control. LPA met with Administrator Rogeline Jimenez. During today's visit, LPA toured the facility inside and outside to include entry way, dining room, resident rooms, bathroom, living room, kitchen, garage, and backyard. Fire exits were free and clear of obstruction. LPA observed a central entry point and hand sanitizer for all visitors, residents, and staff. The following posters were observed to include, social distancing, visitor policy, symptoms of COVID, prevent the spread, cough etiquette, keep the facility clean, and hand washing. Bathrooms have supplies of paper towels and soap available for staff, residents, and visitors. Facility has enough PPE supplies. Facility disinfect and sanitize high touch surfaces multiple times daily and as needed. Staff and residents are observed to be wearing a mask. Facility has a mitigation plan in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. LPA reviewed facility procedures for isolation, screening, and N95 fit testing. LPA requested Administrator to send an updated LIC610D to CCLD. No deficiencies cited during today's visit per California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Advisory Note provided. This report was reviewed with Administrator Rogeline Jimenez and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Feb 23, 2022
License holder
Mertz Care Home, Inc., licensed since 2000.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2000, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 5
- 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 2000, 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 home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“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
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.
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 III
Is Mertz Care Home III licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is Mertz Care Home III licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has Mertz Care Home III been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Mertz Care Home III still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does Mertz Care Home III cost?
$3,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,100–$4,650. 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 15 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 III 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 Care Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose is 4 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 III 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 III license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “MERTZ CARE HOME III”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #435200786. 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 Care Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2000, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is December 11, 2025, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$6,495 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$3,245 a month to start
Listed by the home on its own website · October 27, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Starting rate
$4,200 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,700 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,850–$5,800On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,200 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Map
Estimated starting rate
$4,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,650–$5,500On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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