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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Telephone
Wifi
Common areas
Beauty salon
Dining room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
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Location
South County Retirement Home is located at 460 Church Ave, San Martin, CA, 95046.
About South County Retirement Home
South County Retirement Home is a specialized community designed to support older adults with a range of care options and amenities. The home provides skilled nursing services and assists residents who may require varying levels of care, from assisted living to memory care and respite care. The facility is staffed with nurses and regularly hosts visits from medical professionals, ensuring that residents have access to comprehensive health support.
At South County Retirement Home, accommodations are available in both semi-private and private rooms, giving individuals and their families choices that best fit their needs and preferences. The home’s comfortable environment is intended to help residents maintain their dignity and independence while still providing the assistance they require for daily living. The semi-private rooms offer an affordable option for those who wish to have companionship, whereas private rooms provide additional privacy and space.
Residents at South County Retirement Home can bring their beloved pets, fostering a sense of familiarity and emotional well-being. The community understands the importance of companionship and allows residents to maintain these important bonds. In addition, the availability of memory care programs demonstrates South County Retirement Home’s commitment to supporting those experiencing cognitive decline, with specialized services and activities designed to engage and improve quality of life.
Respite care is also offered, supporting families who need temporary relief from caregiving or short-term accommodation for their loved ones. The blend of professional medical oversight, individualized care plans, and flexible room options ensures that South County Retirement Home is prepared to meet the diverse needs of its residents, creating a safe and supportive environment for seniors to flourish in their later years.
People often ask...
South County Retirement Home offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,303 per month.
South County Retirement Home offers independent living and assisted living.
The full address for this community is 460 Church Ave, San Martin, CA 95046.
No, South County Retirement Home does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.
Investigated a resident's death and found no indication of neglect or failure to seek timely medical care.
15 Jan 2026Inspection
15 Jan 2026Inspection
Observed compliance with care standards; no deficiencies identified.
18 Dec 2025Inspection
18 Dec 2025Inspection
Observed no deficiencies.
19 Nov 2025Inspection
19 Nov 2025Inspection
Investigated an incident in which a resident was found unconscious, emergency services were summoned, and the resident died at the hospital.
10 Nov 2025Inspection
10 Nov 2025Inspection
Identified that an employee who supervises others was under 18 at the time of hire, violating age requirements and working part-time after school.
Type A87411(b)
10 Nov 2025Complaint
10 Nov 2025Complaint
Found the allegation that staff did not provide adequate supervision resulting in a resident sexually abusing another resident unfounded. No deficiencies were cited.
10 Nov 2025Complaint
10 Nov 2025Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a staff member under 18 dispensed medications. Found that the younger staff member assisted during medication pass but did not dispense medications, and no deficiencies were cited.
07 Oct 2025Complaint
07 Oct 2025Complaint
Investigated the allegations that belongings were not safeguarded and privacy during showers was not provided; no deficiencies were cited.
07 Oct 2025Inspection
07 Oct 2025Inspection
Observed ongoing renovations with fall risk signage and safety logs, and the premises were well maintained. No deficiencies were cited.
09 Jul 2025Complaint
09 Jul 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint that the administrator did not address a resident's sleep concerns. The allegation was unfounded.
09 Jul 2025Inspection
09 Jul 2025Inspection
Observed an unannounced case management visit addressing adherence to the compliance plan. Noted fall risk signs posted throughout, daily fall-risk logs, generally well-maintained premises, and reviewed resident and staff files with no deficiencies cited.
09 Jul 2025Complaint
09 Jul 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint that staff did not meet a resident's incontinence care needs; interviews and records found no evidence to support the claim.
30 Apr 2025Complaint
30 Apr 2025Complaint
Found that the allegation that staff violated the resident's personal rights by removing items from the room was unfounded.
11 Apr 2025Inspection
11 Apr 2025Inspection
Found no deficiencies cited. Safety protocols were observed and resident files were reviewed.
09 Jan 2025Inspection
09 Jan 2025Inspection
Observed that fire exit routes were clear, fall-risk signs were posted, and staff conducted status-check rounds; reviewed three resident files and logs; no deficiencies were cited.
18 Dec 2024Inspection
18 Dec 2024Inspection
Observed incomplete centrally stored medication records, with start dates missing for all residents and two medications not listed for one resident.
Type B87465(h)(6)
15 Nov 2024Complaint
15 Nov 2024Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff withheld prescribed medications causing hospitalization and that staff sold medications for financial gain; found the allegations unfounded.
25 Oct 2024Inspection
25 Oct 2024Inspection
Observed fire exit routes free of obstruction, fall risk signs, fly traps in the backyard, a shed with electrical work underway and a newly added gazebo; reviewed resident and staff files; no deficiencies cited.
23 Jul 2024Inspection
23 Jul 2024Inspection
Observed exit routes free of obstruction and fall risk signs, with a maintained fall risk log; reviewed resident and staff files, with no deficiencies cited.
07 Jun 2024Complaint
07 Jun 2024Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff did not prevent a physical altercation between residents; found the allegation unfounded.
02 May 2024Inspection
02 May 2024Inspection
Investigated a complaint and amended a prior complaint investigation; no deficiencies cited.
26 Apr 2024Inspection
26 Apr 2024Inspection
Observed no deficiencies cited.
26 Apr 2024Complaint
26 Apr 2024Complaint
Investigated two specific allegations: staff forced a resident to sign documents and staff did not allow private visitation. Interviews indicated privacy was generally provided during visits and residents were not forced to sign documents, according to statements from staff and management.
21 Feb 2024Inspection
21 Feb 2024Inspection
Investigated a July 2, 2023 incident in which one resident stabbed another; the neglect/lack of supervision allegation was unfounded.
08 Feb 2024Inspection
08 Feb 2024Inspection
Identified violations tied to an allegation dated 08/25/2022, 02/10/2022, and 03/15/2018.
19 Oct 2023Complaint
19 Oct 2023Complaint
Investigated a resident fall that led to a hip fracture and hospitalization, and found concerns about timely medical care and informing responsible parties.
Type A87468.2(a)(4)
Type A87405(d)(1)
Type B87463(a)
Type B87468.1(a)(8)
19 Oct 2023Complaint
19 Oct 2023Complaint
Investigated the allegation that a resident fell and sustained an injury and that staff did not seek timely medical attention.
10 Oct 2023Inspection
10 Oct 2023Inspection
Found residents appeared well cared for, with safety measures in place and daily areas well maintained, and no deficiencies cited.
10 Oct 2023Complaint
10 Oct 2023Complaint
Found that the allegation of mental/verbal abuse was unfounded.
01 Aug 2023Inspection
01 Aug 2023Inspection
Investigated an incident in which one resident assaulted another; the injured resident was hospitalized and returned, and the administrator said the aggressor would not be allowed back.
22 Jun 2023Complaint
22 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff falsified training records and did not notify a resident's authorized representative about a fall, and that medication was administered without training and an incident was not reported to the licensing agency.
Type B1569.69(a)
22 Jun 2023Complaint
22 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint about staff dispensing medications without proper training; records showed a staff member did not receive required medication training in 2021 and 2022.
Type B1569.69(a)
22 Jun 2023Complaint
22 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a resident was sexually abused while in care and found it unfounded.
22 Jun 2023Inspection
22 Jun 2023Inspection
Observed collaboration with county behavioral health staff; no deficiencies cited during the visit.
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Identified that staff did not properly maintain the premises, resulting in cigarette debris, flies, broken chairs, and other unsafe conditions.
Type A87303(a)
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Observed multiple safety and sanitation concerns at the site, including cigarette buds in outdoor areas, broken chairs, swarms of flies around uncovered garbage, and an uneven floor near a resident's room.
Type A87303(a)
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint about missing residents' clothing and lack of labeling; findings showed unlabelled garments in the laundry and items reported as missing.
Type B87217(b)
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated a complaint alleging residents’ personal property was not safeguarded, missing clothing items, bed bugs, unchanging bed sheets, and improper medication administration.
Type B87217(b)
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated allegation that there was not enough staff to meet residents' needs. Observations and interviews showed staff were available to assist, and the allegation could not be confirmed.
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated two complaints: indoor temperatures were uncomfortable for residents and food variety was lacking; interviews and records showed no temperature problems and adequate food variety.
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Found that the unlawful eviction allegation was unfounded.
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated an allegation that residents' hygiene needs were not met, beds were not properly maintained, a resident could not shower, and medications were not given appropriately. Found these allegations unfounded.
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated allegations that a resident's property was confiscated, a resident was assaulted by another resident, staff did not intervene in an altercation, medications were not given on time, and the resident was not fed.
07 Jun 2023Complaint
07 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated the allegation that two residents were locked in their bedrooms during a COVID-19 outbreak and that the outbreak wasn't reported; interviews and records review yielded insufficient evidence to confirm or deny the events.
19 May 2023Complaint
19 May 2023Complaint
Observed a dense swarm of flies around the covered patio and outdoor dining area with food debris, melted cheese, a peeled orange, and cigarette butts on surfaces, while residents were seen smoking nearby. Some residents reported mice and bedbugs, though bedbugs were not observed during the visit.
Type A87303(a)
19 May 2023Inspection
19 May 2023Inspection
Identified that resident medications were stored in small brown envelopes four days in advance, rather than in their originally received containers.
Type B87465(h)(5)
19 May 2023Complaint
19 May 2023Complaint
Observed that PM and weekend medications were stored in a kitchen cabinet without a lock, making them accessible to residents.
Type B87465(h)(2)
14 Dec 2022Inspection
14 Dec 2022Inspection
Observed PPE, food and hygiene supplies were available and outdoor exits were clear; no deficiencies were cited during the visit.
22 Nov 2022Complaint
22 Nov 2022Complaint
Investigated a complaint about a resident fall resulting in a fracture and delayed medical attention.
Type A87463(a)
Type A87465(g)
21 Apr 2022Inspection
21 Apr 2022Inspection
Conducted an unannounced case management health check; medications were stored in a locked room and medication training requirements were reviewed with staff.
15 Dec 2021Inspection
15 Dec 2021Inspection
Observed compliance with safety, sanitation, and health guidance; no deficiencies cited.
15 Nov 2021Complaint
15 Nov 2021Complaint
Investigated a complaint that COVID screening protocols were not followed, that equipment was in disrepair, and that activities were not offered. The allegations were found unfounded.
29 Sept 2021Complaint
29 Sept 2021Complaint
Investigated the allegations that staff failed to ensure a resident received family phone messages and that a staff member abused a resident.
29 Sept 2021Complaint
29 Sept 2021Complaint
Investigated the allegations that staff withdrew blood from residents and administered incorrect medications; found the allegations unfounded.
27 May 2021Inspection
27 May 2021Inspection
Reviewed a revised licensing report for final printing after adding the licensing program analyst’s name.
21 May 2021Complaint
21 May 2021Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff yelled at residents, medication orders were not followed, staff smoked inside, and pest problems. Found no evidence to support the claims.
02 Dec 2020Inspection
02 Dec 2020Inspection
Found strong COVID-19 controls at the site, including entrance signs, a sign-in station with a digital thermometer and hand sanitizer, and ample PPE; staff and residents wore masks and social distancing was encouraged, with an isolation room posted and PPE disposal guidance. Guidance instructed posting English-language hand-washing signs with pictures by the kitchen sink, using hand hygiene with soap and water or alcohol-based rub as available, and purchasing paper towels when possible.
28 Nov 2020Inspection
28 Nov 2020Inspection
Confirmed census of 44, staffing adequate, and ample PPE; mass testing conducted on 11/25 for staff and residents with results pending; outside exposure on 11/20 with a positive result on 11/25; isolation room with its own bath prepared.
06 Oct 2020Complaint
06 Oct 2020Complaint
Investigated allegations of missing resident clothing and limited phone access; records showed clothing items were not inventoried for some residents and one inventory waiver was signed. Observed through interviews that phones were accessible and staff assisted with calls, and the investigation did not establish that the alleged issues occurred.
17 Jul 2020Complaint
17 Jul 2020Complaint
Reviewed a complaint regarding the ability of a resident to manage their daily living activities and hygiene needs independently. The investigation concluded the allegation was both unsupported and false, leading to the dismissal of the complaint without any citations for deficiencies.
21 Apr 2020Complaint
21 Apr 2020Complaint
Investigated the allegation that a resident required a higher level of care; determined the claim was unfounded, with interviews and document review supporting this conclusion.
09 Nov 2019Inspection
09 Nov 2019Inspection
Inspection visit on 11/9/2019 found no deficiencies in food supplies, safety measures, and resident records.
14 Oct 2019Inspection
14 Oct 2019Inspection
No deficiencies were identified during the inspection.
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