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Loving Heart Care Home
Small home·Licensed for 6·San Jose, California
- Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$4,600 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,750–$5,650
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitOctober 30, 2025CDSS inspection record
Loving Heart Care Home is a small care home in San Jose — 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 since 2024. 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 Loving Heart Care Home
Is Loving Heart Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Loving Heart Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Loving Heart Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is Loving Heart Care Home still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Loving Heart Care Home cost?
$4,600 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,750–$5,650. 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 51 other homes of a similar licensed size in San Jose that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,525 to $4,875 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 51 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 Loving Heart Care Home 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 Armando N. Silva, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Regional Medical Center of San Jose is 1.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Loving Heart Care Home 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.
Loving Heart Care Home license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “LOVING HEART CARE HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #435202943. 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 Armando N. Silva, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2024, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is October 30, 2025, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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 6 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 SIX (6) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS. BEDROOMS 1 AND 3 APPROVED FOR BOTH NON-AMBULATORY AND BEDRIDDEN. BEDROOM 2 APPROVED FOR NON-AMBULATORY ONLY. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR SIX (6) RESIDENTS.
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
$4,600a month to start
Likely $3,750–$5,650
From 15 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$4,600a month
Likely $3,750–$5,850
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
Starting monthly rate$4,600likely $3,750–$5,650
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 (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 $3,750–$5,850
- $4,600
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,400–$8,950
- $6,600
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.
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 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.
15 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,750–$5,050.
- 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 15 nearby homes behind this estimate
- Lorrie Residential Care Home IVSan Jose · 0.9 mi · Small home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Cjcp RCFESan Jose · 1.0 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Evonne's Residential Care Home #1San Jose · 1.5 mi · Mid-size home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- A Heavenly Care HomeSan Jose · 2.1 mi · Small home$2,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Olga's Care Home for the ElderlySan Jose · 2.3 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · 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
- Bonnevie Residence and CareSan Jose · 3.2 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Amor Residential Care HomeSan Jose · 3.3 mi · Mid-size home$4,300Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Casa LaurelSan Jose · 3.4 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Grace Garden RCFESan Jose · 3.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- Bristolwood HomeSan Jose · 3.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Marilag's Care HomeSan Jose · 3.9 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Hills Care HomeSan Jose · 4.4 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living · seen September 9, 2026
- Santo Nino Residential Care Home #1San Jose · 4.6 mi · Small home$1,600Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Laurel HavenSan Jose · 4.6 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 251 Delia Street, San Jose, CA 95127Address 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 2024, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2024. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated October 30, 2025.
- On file since
- 2024
- State visits
- 5
- Most recent visit
- October 30, 2025
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. Counts cover this licence since 2024.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 5 of 5 documents
Oct 30, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: POC
On 10/20/2025, LPA Maria (Mita) Partoza, conducted an unannounced POC inspection visit and met with licensee/administrator Armando Silva. LPA stated the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the facility with LIC/ADM inside and outside to address the deficiencies cited during the annual inspection. Based on today's inspection,observation and record review the facility corrected and cleared the deficiencies that were cited. LPA issued the Letter of Deficiency Citations Cleared during today's visit. Based on observation - the back ramp that was missing planks were repaired and planks that poses a potential risk of breaking were replaced. Based on observation the boxes of perishable food at the side of the ramp were removed and cleared. The water temperature is monitored on a daily basis to ensure that temperature stays within the range of 105 to 120 degree F. LPA measured the water temperature in the bathroom and kitchen with a digital thermometer. Temperature measured at 110.1 degree F. Based on record review - 3 out of 3 staff CPR 1st aid training have been completed and 3 out of 3 staff have a valid 1st aid/cpr certificate that will expire on 10/16//2027. 3 Out of 3 staff was provided the required 10 hours of continuing education. ADM started the training for 3 out of 3 staff and administered on 10/20/2025 and completed on 10/27/2025. 3 out of 3 staff training for the dementia care is ongoing and will be completed on 10/31/2025. LIC/ADM stated that he/she will send certificate of completion to LPA by 10/31/2025. No deficiencies were cited during today's visit based on California Code of Regulation (CCR) Title 22. This report was reviewed by LIC/ADM Armando Silva and a copy was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 30, 2025
Oct 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
LIcensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria (Mita) Partoza, conducted an unannounced visit to continue the facility required 1-year inspection, met with the licensee/administrator (LIC/ADM) Armando Silva and stated the purpose of the visit. In continuing the record review, LPA reviewed 3 Out of 3 resident record, such as but not limited to the Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Record (CSMDR), physician's report, pre-placement appraisal and assessment report, appraisal needs and services plan, physician's report and admission agreement and found records to be complete an up-to-date. Based on the observation, and record reviews from inspection conducted on 10/13/2025, citations are issued during today's visit based on the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22. Articles cited 87705 Care of Persons with Dementia, 87411 Personnel Requirement, 87412 Personnel Record, 87303 Maintenance and operation and 87555 General Food Service Requirements. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator Armando Silva, a copy of the report and appeals rights were provided. end of report.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 15, 2025
Oct 13, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria (Mita) Partoza conducted an unannounced required 1 year inspection visit and met with Administrator (ADM) Armando Silva, and stated the purpose of the visit. The facility is licensed to serve adults 60 years old and over 6 non-ambulatory, bedrooms #1 and #3 are approved for both non-ambulatory and bedridden individuals and bedroom #2 is approved for non-ambulatory only. The facility has a hospice waiver for 6. LPA was accompanied with ADM during inspection of the facility inside and outside. The facility exterior has a ramp with missing plank creating a gap between planks and is a tripping hazard. LPA observed boxes of fruits and vegetables exposed to the element and starting to dry up and rot, collecting dust and attracts insects. ADM stated that the boxes of fruits and vegetables are property of the lessor who stays in the converted garage. LPA observed 2 vehicle parked in the side driveway and ADM stated the vehicles belongs to the lessor. The facility has cemented/paved garden area that is uneven and may pose as a tripping hazard. LPA observed 2 sheds used for storing supplies and wheelchairs no longer in use. Inside the facility, LPA observed 3 resident bedroom all are shared and 1 staff room. 3 bathroom, laundry area, kitchen, dining and main living room. The residents bedroom have functioning lights, clean bed linens, storage for resident's personal belongings. Resident's bathroom are equipped with anti skid/slip mats and grab bars. The hallways and walkways inside the facility are free from obstruction and debris and is well lighted. LPA observed laundry supplies and chemicals are locked and not accessible to residents in care. In the kitchen, LPA observed that sharps and medications are locked and not accessible to residents. LPA observed 2 days of perishable food and 7 days of non-perishable food. LPA observed that the kitchen is clean and organized. The kitchen and bathroom water temperature measured at 139.9 degree F to 141.1 degree F. The facility is equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide alarm system and fire extinguisher was last inspected on 09/17/25. LPA reviewed 3 staff record. 2 Out of 3 staff record training are outdated, 2 out 3 staff LIC 501, requires to state that they are employed by the facility and not by the old licensee. 3 Out of 3 staff has CPR/First Aid that are expired. 3 Out of 3 staff record have cleared fingerprint and criminal background record. 3 Out 3 staff health screening are cleared. Due to time constraint, the annual inspection will be continued at a later date. The following deficiencies will be cited at a future date based on the initial observation of today's visit (10/13/2025), 87705 Care of Persons with Dementia, 87411 Personnel Requirement, 87412 Personnel Record, 87303 Maintenance and operation and 87555 General Food Service Requirements. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator Armando Silva and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 13, 2025
Sep 24, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Prelicensing
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Steve Chang conducted an pre-licensing inspection visit and met with Administrator (ADM) Armando Silva. Two residents and two staff were observed in the facility. Living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 shared resident bedrooms, 1 staff live-in room, 2 resident restrooms, 1 staff restroom, and laundry room were inspected. Two day perishable food supplies and seven day nonperishable food supplies were observed sufficient. Room temperature was observed at 82 degree F. Hot water temperature was observed at 107 degree F. Bars and non-skid mats were observed in the restrooms. Resident bedrooms were observed with window screens. The temperature of the refrigerator was measured at 40 degree F and the temperature of the freezer was measured at 0 degree F. Fire extinguisher was serviced on 09/08/2024. The facility was equipped with fire alarm system, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke detectors was tested by ADM, and were working fine. Medications closet, knives closet were observed locked. Medications closet was observed locked. Knives closet and dish washing solution closet were observed locked. First aid box, flash lights and night lights were observed in the facility. LPA toured the backyard with ADM. Three storage rooms were observed at the backyard. One big room with 2 bedrooms, 1 living room, kitchen and garage inside was observed at the backyard. The big room at the backyard has a drive way and exit door to exit the property. The big room has no access to the facility and with separate route to exit the property. ADM stated the landlord lives in the big room. No obstruction blocks the exits. The last time the facility conducted the emergency drill is on 7/15/2024. Component III was conducted with ADM. No deficiency/citation noted today. Exit interview was conducted with ADM. The report was provided to ADM for signature. A copy of the report was issued to ADM.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 24, 2024
Aug 27, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Office
Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Silva, Armando On 8/27/24, the applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB via telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Aug 27, 2024
What the state’s words mean
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Life here
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- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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