South County Retirement Home
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South County Retirement Home Inc. is a 46-bed assisted living community at 460 Church Avenue in San Martin, California, Santa Clara County. The community has been operating under CDSS license 435294143 since December 1, 2005 – over 20 years of continuous operation in the South Santa Clara Valley. Samuel C. Apostol serves as administrator, and the licensee is South County Retirement Home Inc.
Community Snapshot
| Detail | Value |
| Address | 460 Church Avenue, San Martin, CA 95046 |
| County | Santa Clara |
| Licensed Capacity | 46 residents |
| License Number | 435294143 (CDSS) |
| License Date | December 1, 2005 |
| Licensee | South County Retirement Home Inc. |
| Administrator | Samuel C. Apostol |
| Facility Type | Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) |
| Care Type | Assisted Living |
| Phone | (408) 683-0229 |
What Type of Facility Is South County Retirement Home?
South County Retirement Home is a Residential Care for the Elderly (RCFE) facility licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division. Under California Title 22, an RCFE provides housing, meals, and assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and personal care – but does not provide skilled nursing services, which would require a different license category (Skilled Nursing Facility).
The community is licensed for 46 residents. For specific information about room types, dining options, activities, or care programs, families should contact the community directly at (408) 683-0229.
Who Operates South County Retirement Home?
The community is operated by South County Retirement Home Inc., a California-licensed entity that holds the CDSS license. Samuel C. Apostol is the listed administrator on the CDSS license record. The community has held its license continuously since December 1, 2005 – over 20 years of operation, which represents a meaningful track record of continuous CDSS licensing in the South Santa Clara Valley area.
How Is On-Site Medical Care Arranged for Residents?
As an RCFE, South County Retirement Home does not provide on-site physician care – this is the standard arrangement for assisted living communities under California law, where residents retain their own physicians and receive medical care through external providers.
Doctor2me physicians visit residents directly at the community for routine checkups, chronic condition follow-ups, and acute issues that don't warrant an ER trip. Same-day and scheduled visits cover primary care needs at the resident's bedside, eliminating the stress and logistical burden of clinic transport.
Doctor2me also provides the LIC 602 evaluations that California requires before admission to an RCFE – useful when a prospective resident cannot easily travel to a clinic for the physician visit. For South County residents whose families want continuity with a known physician, the Doctor2me network allows families to select a specific doctor who can visit at the community.
What About Dementia Family Support and Caregiver Education?
For South County residents and their families navigating cognitive change – early signs of dementia, an Alzheimer's diagnosis, or progression through stages of memory loss – family education and caregiver coaching can be as important as clinical care. Family members who understand the disease and have practical communication strategies tend to maintain better relationships with their loved one and experience less caregiver burnout.
Dementia Partner is a dementia-focused provider in the Doctor2me network that offers family-facing education and caregiver support. Families interested in dementia-specific guidance can contact Doctor2me to learn what services are available and how to access them.
What About Sexual Health and Intimacy Education for Care Facilities?
Sexual health, intimacy, and bodily autonomy are real concerns for senior residents and care facility staff, but they are often poorly addressed in traditional senior living settings. Older adults retain sexual feelings, desires, and the right to consensual intimacy throughout life – including in residential care settings. For facility administrators and care teams, navigating questions of resident consent capacity, intimacy between residents (including resident couples), menopause-related health changes, and post-surgical recovery requires specialized training that most RCFE staff do not receive.
Sex and Sensibility, founded by Sylvie Barak, is a somatic sex education and sexological bodywork practice in the Doctor2me network that serves the Bay Area – including Santa Clara County. The practice provides seven categories of service, several of which are directly relevant in a senior living context:
Sexual Health Consulting & Training for Care Facilities – education and consulting for care facilities, professionals, and organizations navigating sexuality, consent, intimacy, and bodily autonomy with clarity and care
Menopause & Perimenopause Sexual Health Support – support for changes in libido, arousal, vaginal dryness, tissue changes, pelvic comfort, and body confidence during hormonal transitions
Pelvic Pain & Sexual Dysfunction Support – education and somatic support for concerns such as pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and post-surgical recovery
Trauma-Informed Intimacy Coaching – support for clients healing from emotional trauma, shame, or difficulty staying present during intimacy
The practice frames its work as evidence-informed, shame-free, and consent-centered – not talk therapy and not medical diagnosis. For care facility administrators, the consulting service can help establish protocols around resident consent, staff training, and supporting residents' rights to intimacy as part of comprehensive senior wellness.
Where Is South County Retirement Home Located?
South County Retirement Home is at 460 Church Avenue in San Martin, California – an unincorporated rural community in southern Santa Clara County, between Morgan Hill (north) and Gilroy (south). San Martin is a census-designated place with a 2020 population of 7,008, characterized by ranches, wineries, and orchards in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains.
The community's CDSS license is administered through the California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division under Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. Families considering placement can contact the community directly at (408) 683-0229 for tours, availability, and pricing.
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Address: 460 Church Avenue, San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara County