Small home · Licensed for 6 · Los Gatos

Mina's Elderly Carehome 2

15095 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032Licensed since 2022

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$4,750 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $3,900–$5,850 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState 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
Hospiceup to 2 residents
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

Not on file: dementia approval.

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

AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. APPROVED FOR 6 NON-AMBULATORY, 1 OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. ROOM #2 IS DESIGNATED BEDRIDDEN ROOM. HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 2 RESIDENTS.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Mina's Elderly Carehome 2: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines 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

$4,750a month to start

Likely $3,900–$5,850

From 11 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$4,750likely 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$4,750likely $3,900–$5,850
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 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 $3,900–$6,050: $4,750
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,600–$9,250: $7,250

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.

If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers

Rates at nearby homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $6,400

11 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,250–$6,000.

Mina's Elderly Care Home @ VasonaLos Gatos · 0.8 mi · Small home
$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Bed of Roses Residential Care HomeCampbell · 1.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Princess LodgeCampbell · 1.3 mi · Mid-size home
$5,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Roxbury Elderly CareLos Gatos · 1.4 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Palm Villas, CampbellCampbell · 1.5 mi · Mid-size home
$6,400Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Shamrock Residential Care HomeCampbell · 1.8 mi · Small home
$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Jessie Court Care HomeSan Jose · 2.0 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
West Valley Care HomeCampbell · 2.6 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Cherish Senior Care HomeSan Jose · 2.7 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Silicon Valley Senior Care HomeSan Jose · 2.9 mi · Small home
$3,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Esther's Residential Care HomeCampbell · 3.0 mi · Small home
$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 11 small homes and similar homes within 3 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.

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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

15095 Garden Hill Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Mission Oaks HospitalHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.8 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 #435202883 · See the state’s own record

The last 36 months — 2 of 3 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document

Nov 6, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Steve Chang conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Administrator (ADM) Mina Abbasvand. Three staff and 5 residents were observed in the facility. LPA reviewed 3 resident files and 3 staff files. LPA toured the facility inside and out with ADM. License, personal rights posters and Administrator Certificate were observed in the facility. Living room, kitchen, dining area, 2 restrooms, 1 staff live-in room, 3 resident rooms, laundry room and garage/ were inspected. Two day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed sufficient. The temperature of the freezer was observed at 0 degree F, and the temperature of the refrigerator was observed at 40 degree F. Medication closet, knives closet, and chemical closet were observed locked. Room temperature was at 73 degree F, and hot water temperature was at 119 degree F in facility. Fire extinguisher was serviced on 4/17/2025. The facility was equipped with fire alarm system, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide detectors was tested, and were working. First aid box, night lights, and flash light were observed in the facility. Front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways. One storage room was observed at the backyard. The facility had fire drill on 8/11/25. No citation noted today. Exit interview was conducted with ADM. This report was provided to ADM for signature. A copy of the report was provided to ADM.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 6, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Nov 14, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

Licensing Program Analyst LPA Marcela Yanez and Licensed Progam Manager LPM Romeo Manzano conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Mina Abbasvand During the visit, LPA observed 5 residents and 3 staff. LPA explained the purpose of the visit. the facility is approved for 6 non-ambulatory, 1 which may be bedridden, room #2 is designated as bedridden, hospice waiver approved for 2 residents LPA toured the facility inside out with ADM which included the Living room, kitchen, dining room, 2 restrooms that had grab bars and non skid mats and 3 residents bedrooms. During tour LPA observed a bottle of mouthwash in the bathroom accessible to residents with dementia, LPA suggested to lock in cabinet. While touring the facility LPA observed residents doing activity and other resident reading a book as well as watching television. During inspection LPA observed 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 120 degrees F in both resident bathrooms and in kitchen sink was 121.0 F degrees. The staff bedroom was also inspected. The front yard and backyard were inspected. There was no obstruction to block the walkways and ramps and sturdy. Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 LPA observed 2 exit doors leading from bedroom #2 leading to living room and leading to laundry area. ADM stated she will place a sign stating the bedroom should not be used as a passage way for resident privacy. LPA also observed oxygen in bedroom # 1 resident (R1) who is under hospice care with oxygen. LPA advised to post a "oxygen in use-no smoking" sign Fire extinguisher was serviced in 4/18/2024. 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 11/05/24 LPA observed a storage shed with no electrical wiring approximately 12x12 feet in the backyard with a window with a bed, clothing and personal belonging to Staff (S1). S1 was not present during visit. ADM stated the S1 does not live or sleep in the shed only stores his/her belongings. LPA reviewed facility records for 4 staff and 3 residents. 1 of 3 residents with dementia Appraisal Needs and Services was not updated within the last year last updated was 11/4/2022. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA conducted interviews with 3 staff and 2 residents. Deficiencies cited during today's visit (see 809-D) This report was reviewed with Mina Abbasvand and a copy of the signed report was provided and a copy of Appeals Rights were provided. End of Reportthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 14, 2024

Earlier years2022 · 1 document

20221 state visit · 1 document

Nov 1, 2022Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ryker Heberle conducted an unannounced pre-licensing inspection today. LPA met with Administrator (ADM) Mina Abbasvand. At 01:34am, LPA toured the facility inside and out. A screening station was observed by the entry door for anyone coming into the facility. The facility is equipped with connected smoke detectors. The smoke detector located in the living room by the entry was tested and observed to be working. A carbon monoxide detector located in bedroom #1 was tested and observed working. A fire extinguisher was observed in the kitchen. The kitchen, dining and living room were furnished and observed to be in good repair. Resident bedrooms were observed to be furnished and in good repair, with clean linens and adequate lighting. Facility temperature observed to be maintained at 68* F Bathrooms were observed to be clean. The water temperature was measured in bathroom #1 and #2 at approximately 85* F. Cabinet with non-perishable food supply and locked cleaning supplies were observed in the kitchen. Sharps observed to have designated and locked drawer. Centrally stored medication cabinet with lock was observed in the kitchen. Facility emergency lightning observed throughout the facility. 30+ days supply of PPE observed in outdoor storage unit. A complete first aid kit was inspected. The backyard was inspected. All outdoor and indoor passageways were observed clear and free of obstruction. No bodies of water observed. Component III orientation was waived for this facility due to ADM’s experience. The physical plant is approved pending the adjustment of facility water temperature to within acceptable levels and the completion of Centralized Application Bureau (CAB) review of the facility application. Exit interview conducted with and copy of report provided to Mina Abbasvand.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 1, 2022

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.

License holder

Mina's Elderly Carehome 3, LLC, licensed since 2022.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2022, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 3
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 2022, 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

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 Mina's Elderly Carehome 2

Is Mina's Elderly Carehome 2 licensed?

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

How many residents is Mina's Elderly Carehome 2 licensed for?

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

Has Mina's Elderly Carehome 2 been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2022, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Mina's Elderly Carehome 2 still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Mina's Elderly Carehome 2 cost?

$4,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,900–$5,850. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 78 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Clara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,900 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 78 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 Mina's Elderly Carehome 2 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 Mina's Elderly Carehome 3, LLC, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Mission Oaks Hospital is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Mina's Elderly Carehome 2 keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.