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- Care approvals on fileWheelchairState licensing record · September 27, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$3,650 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $3,000–$4,500
- Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
- Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
- Last state visitJune 5, 2026CDSS inspection record
Mertz 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 1986. Dementia care, hospice care and bedridden care are 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 Mertz Care Home
Is Mertz Care Home licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
How many residents is Mertz Care Home licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
Has Mertz Care Home been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 1986, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 September 28, 2026.
What does Mertz Care Home cost?
$3,650 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $3,000–$4,500. 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 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 Mertz 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 Mertz, Elvira Monteclaro, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 September 27, 2026.
- Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- Licensed to Mertz, Elvira Monteclaro, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- First licensed in 1986, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 9 state inspection visits since 1986, per CDSS records as of September 27, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 1986, per CDSS records as of September 27, 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 September 27, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is June 5, 2026, 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 by the state
- Dementia / memory careNot on file · ask the home
- Hospice careNot on file · ask the home
- 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
SIX MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. LICENSED TO SERVE AGES 60 YEARS AND OVER.
910 - DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED (DD)
CDSS record, verbatim · September 27, 2026
As needs change
5 questions to ask the home — nothing on file yet
- 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?”
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver not on file
Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”
- If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation not on file
Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”
What it costs here
Covelight estimate
$3,650a month to start
Likely $3,000–$4,500
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$3,650a month
Likely $3,000–$4,700
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
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$3,650likely $3,000–$4,500
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 (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 $3,000–$4,700
- $3,650
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $3,500–$7,950
- $5,650
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 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.
24 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $2,950–$4,500.
- 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 24 nearby homes behind this estimate
- 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
- Real Elderly CareSan Jose · 3.1 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- River Park Homes IISan Jose · 3.2 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 · 3.6 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 · 4.8 mi · Small home$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Where it is
- 2715 Mclaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121Address 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 2021, the state has filed 10 documents for this home, and its records count 9 visits since 1986. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 5, 2026.
- On file since
- 2021
- State visits
- 9
- Most recent visit
- June 5, 2026
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 1986.
Year by year
The last 36 months — 4 of 10 documents
Jun 5, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport 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
Jul 1, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport 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
Jul 5, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport 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
Nov 21, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport 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
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- 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?
Other homes nearby
The nearest licensed homes in Santa Clara County, closest first. Every listed home appears on the same terms.
Caring Hands Residential Living II
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$4,550 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Marilag's Care Home
San Jose · Small home · 0.9 mi away
$4,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
Kingdom Hearts Care Home
San Jose · Small home · 1.5 mi away
$4,200 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Lovely Care Home
San Jose · Small home · 1.6 mi away
$4,200 a month to start · Listed by the home
Kingdom Hearts Care Home
San Jose · Small home · 1.6 mi away
$4,650 a month to start · Covelight estimate
Mertz Care Home III
San Jose · Small home · 2.0 mi away
$3,700 a month to start · Covelight estimate