Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 2 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportSOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC.
460 CHURCH AVENUE, San Martin CA 95046
46 bedsLatest official report May 13, 2026Licensed
Additional info
- Telephone
- (408) 683-0229
- Licensee
- SOUTH COUNTY RETIREMENT HOME INC.
- Administrator
- APOSTOL, SAMUEL C.
- Contact
- APOSTOL, SAMUEL C.
- License first date
- Dec 1, 2005
- License effective date
- Dec 1, 2005
- District office
- SAN JOSE RO · (408) 324-2112
- Regional office
- 26
- Clients served
- 935 - ELDERLY
Summary
The available records show 8 Type A and 9 Type B deficiencies for this facility.
- Most recent inspection
- May 13, 2026
- Most recent deficiency
- Nov 10, 2025
4 later reports, from Nov 19, 2025 through May 13, 2026, recorded no deficiencies, though the records do not say whether they were follow-ups.
What Type A and Type B mean
- Type A
- Violations of licensing requirements that, if not corrected, have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
- Type B
- Violations of licensing requirements that, without correction, could become a risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of persons in care.
Both classifications are published by California CDSS and are shown as published. SeniorLivingFacts does not rename them or add a severity level of its own.
At a glance
Counts cover the five-year public record. Typical figures are the median for the 12 Santa Clara County facilities licensed for 16 to 49 beds, except where too few exist to state one — those come from facilities with 7 or more beds.
In the available public five-year record, CCLD published 54 reports for this facility: 22 inspections, 31 complaint investigations, and 1 licensing or administrative record.
Those records contain 8 Type A and 9 Type B deficiencies.
0 deficiencies have explicit official correction or clearance evidence in the loaded records.
- Official inspections
- 22
- Recorded deficiencies
- 17
- Type A deficiencies
- 8
- Type B deficiencies
- 9
- Substantiated complaints
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 0
More than the typical 8
6 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 3
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 2
1 in the last 12 months
Well above the typical 1
0 in the last 12 months
Most this size have none
0 in the last 12 months
Last 36 months
Repeated topics
Topics cited in more than one report during the last 36 months. A repeat may show a pattern worth asking about. Each date opens its report below.
No topic repeats in the last 36 months
No deficiency topic appears in more than one report during that window. This does not establish that nothing repeated earlier in the five-year record, and it is not a statement about current conditions.
Official report history
All preserved reports from the most recent to the oldest, sortable by report type.
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 2 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 2 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 4 cited
Resident rightsType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87468.2(a)(4)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87468.2 Additional Personal Rights of Residents in Privately Operated Facilities (a)(4) To care, supervision, and services that meet their individual needs and are delivered by staff ... to meet their needs. This requirement was not met as evidenced by Based on investigation, R1 did not receive immediate medical assistance after R1 fell and subsequently verbalized having pain. Staff did not adhere to facility’s protocol on medical emergency by calling 9-1-1
Official plan of correction
Licensee stated he will send plan of action on how the facility will meet the residents needs after a resident has fallen. Licensee stated he will send POC by 10/20/2023 to LPA.
Deadline recorded: Oct 20, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 20, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Administrator qualificationsType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87405(d)(1)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87405 Administrator - Qualifications and Duties (d)(1) Knowledge of the requirements for providing care and supervision appropriate to the residents. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on investigation, ADM was not aware of R1’s fall because according to ADM he/she does not read staff notes on the weekend. ADM also did not inform R1’s CM of R1’s fall and R1 being a fall risk was not addressed in 2019 when he/she had his/her initial fall at the facility.
Official plan of correction
Licensee stated he will send letter of understanding regaring the regulation and his role and responbilities as ADM and how he will provide care and supervison to the residents. Licensee stated he will send POC by 10/20/2023 to LPA.
Deadline recorded: Oct 20, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 20, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Admission, assessment, and evictionType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87463(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87463 Reappraisals (a) The pre admission appraisal shall be updated, in writing as frequently as necessary to note significant changes ...document changes in the resident's physical, medical, mental, and social condition. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on investigation, R1 was a fall risk with an associated fall history. R1 had a fall in 2019. A review of R1’s LIC624 Appraisal Needs and Services Plan (ANS) dated Feburary 2, 2019, the facility did not update R1’s ANS to address fall prevention.
Official plan of correction
Licensee stated he will send Plan of action on how the facilty will updates residents needs and services plans when residents have changes in conditioin. Licensee stated he will send POC by 10/26/2023 to LPA.
Deadline recorded: Oct 26, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 26, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87468.1(a)(8)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87468.1 Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities (a)(8) To have their representatives regularly informed by the licensee of activities related to care or services, including ongoing evaluations, as appropriate to their needs. This requirement was not met as evicenced by; Based on investigation, R1’s responsible party and/or Case Manager was not immediately informed when R1 had a fall and current health condition before he/she was admitted to the hospital.
Official plan of correction
Licensee stated he will send plan of action on how the facilty will regulary inform residents representatives about their care, ongoing evaluations. Licensee stated he will send by POC date, 10/26/2023 to LPA.
Deadline recorded: Oct 26, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Oct 26, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations4 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded · 1 cited · investigated over 3 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Oct 19, 2023 · Control 26-AS-20221024102823
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.69
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
1569.69(a) Each residential care facility for the elderly licensed under this chapter shall ensure that each employee of the facility who assists residents with the self-administration of medications meets all of the following training requirements. this requirment was not met at evidenced by; Based on Interview & record review. S1 admitted assiting with medication without medication training. Medication training records did not show S1 recive medication training in 2021 and 2022. ADM also confirmed this. This poses a potential health , safety and personal rights risk to residents.
Official plan of correction
ADM stated they will write written plan of action when designated medication staff is unavaliable to dispense medications.
Deadline recorded: Jun 29, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 29, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded · 1 cited
Fire safety and emergency preparednessType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 1569.69(a)
- Regulation authority
- HSC
What the official deficiency says
1569.69(a) Each residential care facility for the elderly licensed under this chapter shall ensure that each employee of the facility who assists residents with the self-administration of medications meets all of the following training requirements. this requirment was not met at evidenced by; Based on Interview & record review. S1 admitted assiting with medication without medication training. Medication training records did not show S1 recive medication training in 2021 and 2022. ADM also confirmed this. This poses a potential health , safety and personal rights risk to residents.
Official plan of correction
ADM stated they will write written plan of action when designated medication staff is unavaliable to dispense medications.
Deadline recorded: Jun 29, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 29, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jun 22, 2023 · Control 26-AS-20220623103245
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 4 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 1 cited
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87217(b)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87217(b) Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal property and valuables: (b) Every facility shall take appropriate measures to safeguard ...personal property and valuables which have been entrusted to the licensee or facility staff. This requirement is not met evidence by: During investigation on 5/19 and 6/7, staff and residents were interviewed and acknowledged missing items such as clothing. LPAs and LPM observed on 5/19 and 6/7 residents' clothing with no name or labels in the laundry room. This pose a potential health, safety and personal rights risk.
Official plan of correction
Administrator stated will send memo to responsilbe parites to label new items they bring to facility. Make sure the residents cloths are labeled. And will submit plan action by June 12 2023 to safeguard residents belongings.
Deadline recorded: Jun 7, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 7, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations1 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 2 unfounded · 1 cited
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87303 Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include ... procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not being met evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, multiple areas of cigarette buds found on floor, broken chairs and appliances at the front area, multiple areas with swarms of flies, including front door & smoking area which poses an immediate threat to the Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to the persons in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will clean the facility and submit a written plan on keeping the facility clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair by POC date.
Deadline recorded: Jun 8, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 8, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 5 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded · investigated over 2 visits
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 1 unsubstantiated · 5 unfounded · 2 cited · investigated over 4 visits
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87303 Maintenance and Operation (a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include ... procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not being met evidenced by: Based on observation and interviews, multiple areas of cigarette buds found on floor, broken chairs and appliances at the front area, multiple areas with swarms of flies, including front door & smoking area which poses an immediate threat to the Health, Safety and Personal Rights risk to the persons in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will clean the facility and submit a written plan on keeping the facility clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair by POC date.
Deadline recorded: Jun 8, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 8, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jun 7, 2023 · Control 26-AS-20211201154803
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 2 unsubstantiated · 0 unfounded · 2 cited
Resident rightsType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87217(b)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87217(b) Safeguards for Resident Cash, Personal property and valuables: (b) Every facility shall take appropriate measures to safeguard residents' cash resources, personal property and valuables which have been entrusted to the licensee or facility staff. This requirement is not met evidence by: During investigation on 5/19 and 6/7, staff and residents were interviewed and acknowledged missing items such as clothing. LPAs and LPM observed on 5/19 and 6/7 residents' clothing with no name or labels in the laundry room. This pose a potential health, safety and personal rights risk.
Official plan of correction
Administrator stated Administrator stated will send memo to responsilbe parites to label new items they bring to facility. Make sure the residents cloths are labeled. And will submit plan action by June 12 2023 to safeguard residents belongings.
Deadline recorded: Jun 12, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Jun 12, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jun 7, 2023 · Control 26-AS-20230210140919
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jun 7, 2023 · Control 26-AS-20211201154803
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jun 22, 2023 · Control 26-AS-20220623103245
Medication handling and storageType B
- Official classification
- Type B
- Official code
- 87465(h)(2)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
Incidental Medical and Dental Care (h)(2) Centrally stored medicines shall be kept in a safe and locked place that is not accessible to persons other than employees responsible for the supervision of the centrally stored medication. This requirement is not met by: Based on interview and observation, the administrator did not comply by storing resident medication in a kitchen cabinet which does not have locking capabilities poses a potential Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care
Official plan of correction
Administrator will submit a written plan of action on how the facility will store the medication in a locked cabinet and not accessible to persons in care POC date 5/26/2023.
Deadline recorded: May 26, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 26, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Part of the complaint whose outcome is recorded on Jun 7, 2023 · Control 26-AS-20211201154803
Facility condition and maintenanceType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87303(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87303(a) Maintenance and Operation: (a) The facility shall be in clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of mainteance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors. This requirement is not met by: Based on observation of the covered patio at the backyard has swarm of at approximately 40 flies above the 10 seated residents who were smoking. The outside table observed with an empty can soda, tables with melted cheese and a peeled orange fruit which poses an immediate Health, Safety, or Personal Rights risk to persons in care.
Official plan of correction
Administrator will submit a written plan of action on how the facility would eliminiate or irradicate the presence of flies and mice in the facility by POC date 5/20/2023
Deadline recorded: May 20, 2023. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline May 20, 2023
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations2 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 1 unfounded · 2 cited
Admission, assessment, and evictionType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87463(a)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87463 - Reappraisals - (a) The pre-admission appraisal shall be updated... to note significant changes and to keep the appraisal accurate. The reappraisals shall document changes in the resident's physical... condition. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records review, the facility did not update R1's care plan when it became evident that R1 was a fall risk, resulting in fracture. This posed an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents in care
Official plan of correction
Licensee to submit updated written procedures for staff to reappraise residents upon return from the hospital and upon emerging changing health conditions by POC due date
Deadline recorded: Nov 23, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Nov 23, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Medical and dental careType A
- Official classification
- Type A
- Official code
- 87465(g)
- Regulation authority
- CCR
What the official deficiency says
87465 - Incidental Medical and Dental Care - (g) The licensee shall immediately telephone 9-1-1 if an injury or other circumstance has resulted in an imminent threat to a resident’s health... This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews and records review, the facility did not contact 911 until two days after R1's injury that resulted in fracture. This posed an immediate threat to the health and safety of residents in care.
Official plan of correction
Licensee to conduct trainings with staff to assist with identifiying circumstances in which calling emergency services is necessary and provide proof of scheduling by POC due date
Deadline recorded: Nov 23, 2022. A deadline is not proof that correction was completed.
Plan of correction recorded
Correction deadline recordedDeadline Nov 23, 2022
Correction not verified in available records
Complaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 3 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 2 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportComplaint
Allegations0 substantiated · 0 unsubstantiated · 2 unfounded
No deficiencies recorded in this reportSource and limits
California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. Public facility history is described by the source as a five-year window. Older records and previous-licensee history may require a regional-office request. Type 741 RCFE-CCRCs, nursing homes, and other care settings are excluded from this page.
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