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.
Yes, South County Retirement Home offers 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.
State of California Inspection Reports
77
Inspections
9
Type A Citations
9
Type B Citations
6
Years of reports
09 Jul 2025
09 Jul 2025
Found that the Administrator addressed the resident’s sleep concerns by providing earplugs, coordinating with the case manager, and ultimately switching to a preferred roommate; the allegation was unfounded.
09 Jul 2025
09 Jul 2025
Investigated the allegation that staff did not meet a resident's incontinent care needs. Found no evidence to support that the resident was left in soiled briefs or that staff failed to check on toileting needs.
09 Jul 2025
09 Jul 2025
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced visit to the home; observed clear fire exits, posted fall-risk signage, well-maintained areas, and up-to-date resident and staff files, trainings, and daily fall-risk/incontinence logs.
§ 9058
30 Apr 2025
30 Apr 2025
Found no evidence to support the allegations that staff went through the resident’s bedroom, threw shoes over the fence, discarded dry foods, and took a jacket and new shoes; interviews and records indicated these items were not removed.
11 Apr 2025
11 Apr 2025
Found no deficiencies cited after reviewing three resident files, staff training records, maintenance logs, two-hour check logs, and the fall-risk log. Observed fall-risk signs, unobstructed exit routes, and staff following emergency procedures during the walkthrough.
09 Jan 2025
09 Jan 2025
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced case management visit. Observed clear fire exits, fall-risk signage, and proper emergency/fall-response procedures, and reviewed three resident files, staff training records, and maintenance and safety logs.
18 Dec 2024
18 Dec 2024
Identified a deficiency in medication record-keeping: five centrally stored medication records reviewed lacked start dates for all residents, and two medications were not listed on the log for one resident. Noted that locked storage was in place for medications, knives, and cleaning products; room temperature was 70 degrees Fahrenheit and hot water 112-116 degrees Fahrenheit; smoke/CO detectors and a fire extinguisher were present, and the last drill occurred on December 1, 2024.
15 Nov 2024
15 Nov 2024
Found that the allegation that staff withheld medications causing hospitalization was unfounded, and that the allegation that medications were sold for financial gain was also unfounded.
25 Oct 2024
25 Oct 2024
Found no deficiencies after reviewing resident files, staff training, and maintenance logs; noted clear exit routes, fall-risk signage, a shed with electrical work underway, and a newly added gazebo in the yard.
23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024
Found no deficiencies cited; observed exit routes free of obstructions, fall risk signage, and 911 response protocols; reviewed two resident files, staff training records, maintenance log, two-hour check logs, and fall-risk log; administrator was present during the review.
23 Jul 2024
23 Jul 2024
Confirmed no deficiencies found during the visit by the Licensing Program Analyst.
§ 87465(h)(6)
07 Jun 2024
07 Jun 2024
Found that the allegation that staff did not prevent a resident from pushing another was unfounded; the incident appeared to be a brief bump between residents, with staff responding promptly.
07 Jun 2024
07 Jun 2024
Allegation of a physical altercation between residents was unfounded based on interviews and record review, indicating it was an accidental bumping incident with no prior warning or evidence to suggest otherwise.
§ 9058
26 Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024
Found residents were allowed private visits with case managers and no evidence staff forced them to sign documents. Reported that one resident claimed pressure to sign, but other interviews and records did not support that claim.
02 May 2024
02 May 2024
Investigated a case management to amend a prior complaint based on new information; no deficiencies cited.
02 May 2024
02 May 2024
Identified no deficiencies during the visit.
26 Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024
Found compliance with the Compliance Plan after a site visit; observed clear exit routes, fall-risk signage, and fall-management procedures, and reviewed resident and staff records and maintenance and monitoring logs, with no deficiencies identified.
26 Apr 2024
26 Apr 2024
Reviewed 2 resident files, conducted facility tour, and observed proper safety protocols in place. No deficiencies noted during the visit.
21 Feb 2024
21 Feb 2024
Found that during a mealtime altercation, one resident used a fork to stab another in the forehead, with staff intervening to stop the attack. Found that the allegation of neglect or lack of supervision was unfounded.
21 Feb 2024
21 Feb 2024
Confirmed no neglect/lack of supervision in a resident-on-resident altercation. No deficiencies found during the visit.
08 Feb 2024
08 Feb 2024
Identified substantiated allegations on August 25, 2022; February 10, 2022; and March 15, 2018.
08 Feb 2024
08 Feb 2024
Substantiated deficiencies were cited during the meeting, leading to a review of potential civil penalties.
19 Oct 2023
19 Oct 2023
Investigated identified an unwitnessed fall of a resident outside during the night shift, around 6 a.m.; staff did not seek timely medical attention. They also did not promptly inform the resident’s case manager, and the resident later sustained a right hip fracture and died from related complications.
19 Oct 2023
19 Oct 2023
Found that a resident fell unwitnessed during the night and staff did not seek timely medical attention, resulting in a right hip fracture and eventual death from complications.
19 Oct 2023
19 Oct 2023
Found that a resident fell, sustained an injury, and did not receive timely medical attention at the facility, resulting in complications leading to their passing away.
10 Oct 2023
10 Oct 2023
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced annual visit with the administrator. Observations showed clean living areas, locked storage for knives and cleaning products, adequate food supplies, safe water temperatures, functioning fire and carbon monoxide detectors, and up-to-date drills and medication practices.
10 Oct 2023
10 Oct 2023
Found the 10/02/2023 allegation of mental/verbal abuse by staff and residents toward a resident unfounded after interviews with 10 residents, 3 staff, and the administrator. Most residents and staff denied abuse; the administrator stated teasing occurred between residents but staff intervene, and one resident’s appraisal noted paranoid thoughts about others and relationships.
10 Oct 2023
10 Oct 2023
Found no deficiencies during the visit, with all aspects of the facility meeting the required standards and regulations.
01 Aug 2023
01 Aug 2023
Investigated an incident in which one resident assaulted another around noon on 7/28/2023; the injured resident was hospitalized and later returned, and the aggressor was arrested and will not be readmitted. Reported ongoing monitoring by staff due to medication refusal since 7/24/23 after contacting the case manager, conservator, and psychiatrist; residents were not roommates and staff were advised to avoid interaction to prevent conflicts; the LPA requested staff schedule, progress notes, and updated assessments and service plans; a site tour was conducted, and no deficiencies were identified.
01 Aug 2023
01 Aug 2023
Found incident of resident assault investigated, safety measures implemented to prevent future conflicts between residents.
§ 87463(a)
§ 87468.2(a)(4)
§ 87405(d)(1)
§ 87468.1(a)(8)
22 Jun 2023
22 Jun 2023
Found no deficiencies cited today and noted collaboration with county behavioral health to discuss residents’ needs.
22 Jun 2023
22 Jun 2023
Found the allegation unfounded after interviews and review of records. The complainant, the person accused, and the roommate denied that any inappropriate touching occurred.
22 Jun 2023
22 Jun 2023
Investigated allegations that residents were not taken to medical appointments, that staff spoke loudly to residents, and that medications were dispensed without proper training. Found the appointment and yelling allegations unfounded, and the medication training issue substantiated.
§ 1569.69(a)
22 Jun 2023
22 Jun 2023
Investigated allegations of falsified training records, failure to notify a resident's authorized representative about a fall, staff administering medications without training, and not reporting a resident incident to licensing authorities. Found the training-records falsification unsubstantiated; found medication administration without training and fall-notification to licensing authorities substantiated.
§ 1569.69
22 Jun 2023
22 Jun 2023
No deficiencies cited during inspection visit.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Found no evidence that staff failed to safeguard residents' property, though some residents reported missing items and clothing labeling remained an issue. Found that medications were not always administered properly or promptly.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Identified two issues: an incident on 07/13/2022 where a resident grabbed another resident's watch, causing a cut and requiring first aid; and a problem with laundry items being unlabeled, with missing clothes reported despite labeling efforts.
§ 87217(b)
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Found unlawful eviction allegation unfounded; no deficiencies identified.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Found that the allegations that staff confiscated resident property, that the resident was not fed, that medications were not given on time, that the resident was assaulted by another resident, and that staff did not intervene were unsubstantiated.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Identified allegations included staff threatening eviction, not following the admission agreement, yelling at residents, and not assisting some residents with showers; unsafe conditions were noted, such as cigarette buds outside, broken chairs and a stove left in the front yard, and an uncovered garbage bin attracting flies. Interviews showed one resident needed shower assistance while others did not, and eviction-threat and rent nonpayment concerns did not apply to most residents; maintenance and safety issues were found as problems.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Identified the allegation of unsafe and unsanitary conditions, noting cigarette debris in outdoor areas, broken chairs and a stove left in the front yard, an uncovered garbage bin attracting flies, rotten produce, and an uneven floor near a resident’s room.
§ 87303(a)
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Found no preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove the allegation that there were not enough staff to meet residents' needs.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Found five allegations unfounded: resident left soiled; hygiene needs not met; beds not properly maintained; resident unable to shower; and medications not given appropriately. No deficiencies cited.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Investigated an allegation that on 6/15/2022 the indoor temperature was 82 degrees and staff refused to turn on the AC. Found weather data showing hot conditions that day, with about 10 residents reporting no temperature complaints and staff saying cooling and hydration would be provided and thermostats adjusted if needed; about 20 residents reported no food complaints and the site had adequate food supplies with varied meals and documented menus.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Investigated a complaint that residents were locked in their rooms during the COVID outbreak; interviews showed doors were closed in some cases, one resident couldn't confirm locking, and another said they were not locked in. Found no preponderance of evidence to prove or disprove the specific allegation, based on interviews and records; a COVID outbreak incident was reported on 02/04/2022.
07 Jun 2023
07 Jun 2023
Confiscation of resident property alleged, resident not fed for days alleged, medication not administered on time alleged, resident assault allegation, and staff non-intervention in resident altercation alleged. Findings concluded allegations unsubstantiated.
§ 87303(a)
19 May 2023
19 May 2023
Identified the allegation that pests and unsanitary conditions were present, with flies around the back patio, cigarette debris and food on the ground, residents smoking outside, and reports of mice and bedbugs (bedbugs not observed during the visit).
§ 87303(a)
19 May 2023
19 May 2023
Found evening and weekend medications stored in an unlocked kitchen cabinet accessible to residents, with the cabinet doors left unsecured. Observed the main door to the medication area and kitchen open during meal preparation, allowing residents access.
19 May 2023
19 May 2023
Found that staff prepped residents' medications more than 24 hours in advance for the weekend, including transferring from bubble-pack pharmacy deliveries to small brown packets. An administrator said medications should only be prepared 24 hours in advance, and deficiencies were identified.
19 May 2023
19 May 2023
Observed untimely preparation of residents' medications, in violation of regulations. Staff stated the practice began during pandemic.
§ 87465(h)(2)
14 Dec 2022
14 Dec 2022
Found no deficiencies. Observed a 30-day PPE supply, at least 2 days of perishable food, at least 7 days of non-perishable food, a bathroom with soap, paper towels, and hand-washing signs, and outdoor exits clear of obstructions.
14 Dec 2022
14 Dec 2022
Toured facility, observed supplies and cleanliness, no deficiencies cited.
22 Nov 2022
22 Nov 2022
Investigated the allegations that a resident experienced falls without a prevention plan and that staff did not timely transport the resident to a hospital. Found inconsistencies between staff statements and medical and ambulance records.
§ 87465(g)
§ 87463(a)
22 Nov 2022
22 Nov 2022
Confirmed that allegations of neglect and failure to provide timely medical attention to a resident were substantiated.
21 Apr 2022
21 Apr 2022
Reviewed medication storage, noting medications kept in a locked room and overflow in a locked closet in the office. Discussed centrally stored medication storage and medication training requirements, and interviewed staff while reviewing training records.
21 Apr 2022
21 Apr 2022
Identified issues with medication storage and training during the visit.
§ 87217(b)
15 Dec 2021
15 Dec 2021
Found no deficiencies after an unannounced visit; observed a screening area at the entrance, adequate food and PPE supplies, COVID-19 posters, bathrooms stocked with soap and paper towels, and exits kept clear.
15 Dec 2021
15 Dec 2021
Confirmed no deficiencies were cited during the visit and observed compliance with required regulations for food and PPE supplies, visitor screening, COVID-19 posters, and bathroom hygiene.
15 Nov 2021
15 Nov 2021
Found that the COVID-related allegations about screening, signage, watering hose use, and VCR status were unfounded. No deficiencies were cited.
15 Nov 2021
15 Nov 2021
Confirmed that the complaint allegations were unfounded.
§ 87465(h)(5)
29 Sept 2021
29 Sept 2021
Found the specific allegations of on-site medication errors and blood work on the premises to be unfounded. Interviews and records showed blood work was done off-site and medications were given on time, with no evidence of errors and no deficiencies cited.
29 Sept 2021
29 Sept 2021
Found that the complaint allegations of staff abuse were unfounded after interviews with staff and residents and a review of records. No abuse was reported, and staff were trained on elder or dependent abuse.
29 Sept 2021
29 Sept 2021
Found allegations of medication errors and improper blood work procedures to be unfounded, as residents and staff confirmed accurate medication administration and external locations for blood work.
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Investigated an allegation about care and supervision at the site and reviewed a revised document dated 5/21/2021. Discussed the matter with a med tech and an administrator.
21 May 2021
21 May 2021
Investigated allegations of staff yelling at residents, medication errors, staff smoking indoors, and bed bug issues; interviews with staff and residents and review of records showed the claims were not proven, and pest-control records showed no bed bug activity. No deficiencies were cited.
27 May 2021
27 May 2021
Reviewed revised report with staff and finalized for printing.
21 May 2021
21 May 2021
Investigated complaints about staff allegedly yelling at residents, making medication errors, and smoking inside; found no evidence to support these claims. Confirmed bed bug sighting reported, but no ongoing infestation detected, with regular cleaning and preventive measures in place.
02 Dec 2020
02 Dec 2020
Found COVID-19 safety measures in place on the premises, including entrance signs, a sign-in station with a digital thermometer and hand sanitizer, ample PPE, and staff and residents wearing masks with social distancing in dining areas; isolation area clearly posted.
02 Dec 2020
02 Dec 2020
Observed COVID-19 protocols in place with signage, hand sanitizing stations, PPE availability, and staff promoting social distancing and mask-wearing. Additional guidance given on hand washing instructions and paper towel availability.
28 Nov 2020
28 Nov 2020
Found that a staff member exposed outside tested positive for COVID-19 after mass testing of all staff and residents; census was 44 with good staffing and ample PPE, the Public Health Department was notified, and an isolation room with its own bath was prepared.
28 Nov 2020
28 Nov 2020
Confirmed positive COVID-19 cases among residents and staff at the facility. Staff received training on proper PPE and COVID protocols.
06 Oct 2020
06 Oct 2020
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.
06 Oct 2020
06 Oct 2020
Interviews and record review did not provide enough evidence to prove or disprove the allegation that residents did not have valuables claimed on their personal property forms, that staff did not allow residents to make phone calls, or that a resident's missing clothing was stolen.
17 Jul 2020
17 Jul 2020
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 2020
21 Apr 2020
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 2019
09 Nov 2019
Inspection visit on 11/9/2019 found no deficiencies in food supplies, safety measures, and resident records.
14 Oct 2019
14 Oct 2019
No deficiencies were identified during the inspection.
