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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

5.6 Poor

12 state citations (5 serious, 7 minor) and 0 verified complaints across 4 inspections since 2021. The most recent inspection cycle in December 2025 focused on a cited deficiency from the annual inspection: hot water temperature in resident-use faucets was out of compliance with California's required range of 105-120 degrees F. A follow-up visit on 12/30/2025 confirmed the issue was corrected, with measured temperatures of 111-113 degrees F. The December 2025 annual inspection also cited concerns in the outdoor gazebo area, where stored items including propane tanks, chemicals, and gardening tools were accessible, along with signs of wear on a rear ramp. The 2024 annual inspection found the kitchen, dining area, and common spaces clean and well-maintained, with food storage and appliances in order. The 2021 inspection noted missing hand-washing signage in some bathrooms and incomplete symptom screening at entry, consistent with early post-pandemic compliance gaps seen across many facilities at the time. Administrator Michelle Benitez has been present across all 4 inspection cycles.


Why we like it

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

Over 4 state inspections, the facility has received 5 Type A citations (serious) and 7 Type B citations (minor). This facility does not appear to have a website.

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  • Intimate home setting

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

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 5 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • 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 5.6 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 5.6 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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