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Medicare-certified2501 ALVIN AVENUE, San Jose, CA 95121
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State licensedAssisted Living
Mertz Care Home
San Jose, CaliforniaState inspected Jun 5, 2026, no citations since 2022
About Mertz Care Home
Mertz Care Home provides compassionate assisted living support in San Jose, California, where residents receive personalized help with daily activities while maintaining their independence. Our attentive staff ensures comfort and dignity, allowing families peace of mind.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#430708102, Licensed
Location
San Jose, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
2715 Mclaughlin Avenue, San Jose, California 95121
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Mertz Care Home. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Mertz Care Home on June 5, 2026.
Since January 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 4 other visits.
Those visits produced no citations.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
No complaints were investigated in that time.
Last visit
Jun 5, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
No citations in the state's record for Mertz Care Home.
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Jun 5, 2026, Jul 1, 2025, Jul 5, 2024, Nov 21, 2023, Aug 19, 2022.
Complaints
- Date not reportedOutcome not reported
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 430708102
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- August 27, 1986
- Licensee
- Mertz, Elvira Monteclaro
- Administrator
- Mertz, Elvira
Location
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2715 Mclaughlin AvenueSan Jose, CA 95121
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Mertz Care Home had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued no citations to Mertz Care Home since January 2022.
When was Mertz Care Home last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on June 5, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Mertz Care Home?+
The state has no complaint investigations on record for Mertz Care Home since January 2022.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.