Nursing homeActive
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center
14500 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070408741710094 certified beds · 74 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2020
Deficiencies
20
● 0● 20● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-04-25
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 5
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-17 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-08 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-10-21 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-02-06 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-04Record 555343-20250425-F732
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-02-05Record 555343-20250117-F812
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-16Record 555343-20250108-F695
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 555343-20221021-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 555343-20221021-F558
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 555343-20221021-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 555343-20221021-F689
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 555343-20221021-F761
F803Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 555343-20221021-F803
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 555343-20221021-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-11-18Record 555343-20221021-F880
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-04Record 555343-20200206-F554
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-04Record 555343-20200206-F690
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-04Record 555343-20200206-F694
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-04Record 555343-20200206-F698
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-04Record 555343-20200206-F755
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-04Record 555343-20200206-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-04Record 555343-20200206-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-04Record 555343-20200206-F759
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-04Record 555343-20200206-F812
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.60
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.32
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.01
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover24%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover30%
Facility
California
National
California 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.7% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.9% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 10.3% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.8% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 3.8% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prs Management Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Allen, Raymond Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bbva USA Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bbva USA Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Link, Raymond Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oliver, Robin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olson, Terry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Reed, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sholty, Eric Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stel, Sarah Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Worth, Gerald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Pacific Retirement Services — 10 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for Santa Clara.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas At Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg Saratoga | 1.2 mi | 2026-05-08 | 1292 |
| Childrens Hc Org No Ca Saratoga Pediatric Subacute Saratoga | 1.5 mi | 2026-06-26 | 0120 |
| Westwood Post Acute San Jose | 3.0 mi | 2026-06-10 | 0742 |
| Vasona Creek Healthcare Center Los Gatos | 2.7 mi | 2026-06-02 | 0490 |
| The Terraces Of Los Gatos Los Gatos | 3.0 mi | 2025-01-09 | 031 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |