Senior Care Records.

Facility Evaluation Report

Mertz Care Home IV, San Jose09/17/2025Licence 435200964

Capacity6
Date signed09/17/2025 02:19:31 PM
Name of licensing program analystManuel Monter
Name of licensing program managerRomeo Manzano
The inspector’s account

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Manuel Monter conducted an unannounced annual inspection visit, and met with Staff S1 Cora Grimares. During the visit, LPA observed 0 residents and 1 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.

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 70 degrees F, and hot water temperature was measured at 109 degrees F in resident bathrooms.

Fire extinguisher was serviced in January 20, 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 2, 2024.

LPA reviewed facility records for 3 staff and 3 residents. LPA reviewed 3 resident medications and centrally stored medication records. LPA conducted interviews with 1 staff. LPA reviewed 3 resident P&I records.

No deficiencies cited during today's visit. This report was reviewed with S1 and a copy of the signed report was provided.

Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing. Methodology · Report a correction