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St. Therese Elderly Care Facility

5903 Cahalan Ave

San Jose, CA 95123

6 beds • Est. 2020 (5 years)


FYI Safety Score

5.7 Poor

5 serious and 7 minor state citations across 4 state inspections, with no substantiated complaints. Last inspected in December 2025.

Safety data last updated July 2026

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Why we like it

St. Therese Elderly Care Facility is a 6-bed small residential care home in San Jose.

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

  • Intimate home setting

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

  • Below-average safety record

    5 serious and 7 minor citations across 4 state inspections. Worth asking directly about recent findings and how they've been addressed before deciding.

  • 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.


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Where you'll live

5903 Cahalan Ave, San Jose, CA 95123

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Frequently asked questions

How safe is St. Therese Elderly Care Facility?
St. Therese Elderly Care Facility has a FYI Safety Score of 5.7 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 12 state citations and 0 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 4 inspections.
Does St. Therese Elderly Care Facility offer memory care?
St. Therese Elderly Care Facility does not currently list Memory Care. Care types available include: Assisted Living.
Does St. Therese Elderly Care Facility accept Medi-Cal?
St. Therese Elderly Care Facility is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was St. Therese Elderly Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to St. Therese Elderly Care Facility was on 2025-12-30. The facility has received 4 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does St. Therese Elderly Care Facility have?
St. Therese Elderly Care Facility has 12 state citations and 0 verified complaints since 2021 across 4 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 5.7 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has St. Therese Elderly Care Facility been in operation?
St. Therese Elderly Care Facility has been licensed for 5 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
435202787
Size
6 beds (Small Home (1–6 beds))
Licensed Since
December 31, 2020 (5 years)
Licensee
Benitez, Michelle
Administrator
Benitez, Michelle
Phone
(408) 578-8068
Address
5903 Cahalan Ave, San Jose, CA 95123

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


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