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Mertz Care Home

2715 Mclaughlin Avenue

San Jose, CA 95121

6 beds • Est. 1986 (39 years)


FYI Safety Score

9.7 Excellent

0 state citations and 0 verified complaints across 10 inspections since 2021. Across annual unannounced visits conducted most recently in June 2026, state inspectors consistently found medications, knives, and cleaning products locked and inaccessible to residents, pool access secured with a locked gate, all walkways and fire exits clear of obstruction, and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors functional. Food supplies met required minimums at each visit, fire extinguishers were serviced annually, and emergency drill logs were current. A March 2023 visit documented the delivery of an employee exclusion letter, with inspectors confirming the excluded individual was not present on premises and no deficiencies cited. No complaints have been filed against the facility.


Why we like it

Mertz Care Home is a 6-bed small residential care home in San Jose. State inspectors have visited 9 times with zero citations on record — a clean inspection history.

This facility does not appear to have a website. Contact them directly for details about services, availability, and pricing.

  • Excellent safety record

    The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.9 out of 10 (Excellent), placing Mertz Care Home among the top-rated facilities based on state inspection data. Zero citations and zero complaints across the review period.

  • Intimate home setting

    Only 6 beds — a small, personal environment where staff can give individualized attention to each resident.

  • Limited information available

    This facility does not have a website, which limits the information we can provide. We recommend contacting them directly to learn about their services, staffing, and care approach.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$6,361/mo

Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.


Where you'll live

2715 Mclaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is Mertz Care Home?
Mertz Care Home has a FYI Safety Score of 9.7 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 0 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 10 inspections.
How much does Mertz Care Home cost?
Mertz Care Home starts at $6,361 per month. Contact the facility directly for current pricing, room availability, and care-level costs.
Does Mertz Care Home offer memory care?
Yes, Mertz Care Home offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does Mertz Care Home accept Medi-Cal?
Mertz Care Home is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Mertz Care Home last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Mertz Care Home was on 2026-06-05. The facility has received 10 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Mertz Care Home have?
Mertz Care Home has 0 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 10 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 9.7 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Mertz Care Home been in operation?
Mertz Care Home has been licensed for 39 years in San Jose, California, with a licensed capacity of 6 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
430708102
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
August 27, 1986 (39 years)
Licensee
Mertz, Elvira Monteclaro
Administrator
Mertz, Elvira
Phone
(408) 483-2748
Address
2715 Mclaughlin Avenue, San Jose, CA 95121

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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