The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted LvgCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 20400 Saratoga-Los Gatos Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070
- CCN
- 055435
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 86
- Residents per day
- 82
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 20 Dec 2024. The latest survey cycle has 31 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $40,323 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
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Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Santa Clara County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 50 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 20 Dec 2024 | 31 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 14 Nov 2022 | 20 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 9 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 31 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2026 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation (in dispute review) | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | Waiver has been granted |
Survey cycle 2: 20 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 14 Nov 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2022 |
| 14 Nov 2022 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 9 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2020 |
| 17 Jan 2020 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2020 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | Fine | $32,292 | |
| 22 Aug 2024 | Fine | $8,031 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.39 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.32 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.64 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.06 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 21.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 41.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.6% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Three Arch LLC
- Chain
- Kalesta Healthcare Group (19 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalesta Healthcare Group, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Texas Capital Bank NA | 5% or greater security interest | 17 Apr 2025 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Santa Clara County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center | Saratoga | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 8 Jan 2025 | |
| Childrens HC Org No CA Saratoga Pediatric Subacute | Saratoga | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 10 Feb 2026 | |
| Westwood Post Acute | San Jose | 2 of 5 | 32 | $31,936 | 18 Apr 2025 | |
| Vasona Creek Healthcare Center | Los Gatos | 2 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 31 Oct 2024 | |
| The Terraces of Los Gatos | Los Gatos | 5 of 5 | 0 | $32,487 | 9 Jan 2025 | |
| Baywood Post Acute | Campbell | 3 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 4 Apr 2025 | |
| Childrens HC Org No CA -Pediatric Hospital D/P SNF | Campbell | 5 of 5 | 5 | $3,145 | 26 Jul 2024 | |
| Plum Tree Care Center | San Jose | 5 of 5 | 10 | $8,018 | 28 Mar 2025 | |
| Woodlands Healthcare Center | Los Gatos | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 12 Feb 2025 | |
| Stonebrook Health and Rehabilitation | Los Gatos | 5 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 1 Aug 2025 | |
| Camden Postacute Care, Inc | Campbell | 4 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 16 May 2025 | |
| Cupertino Healthcare & Wellness Center | Cupertino | 3 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 22 Dec 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg (CCN 055435). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-villas-at-saratoga-skilled-nsg-assisted-lvg-saratoga-ca-055435/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 8 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 14 Nov 2022.
- Who operates The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Kalesta Healthcare Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.