Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center
14500 Fruitvale Avenue · Saratoga, CA · 95070 · 4087417100
94 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Pacific Retirement Services Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.50 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.87 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 26% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2022
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.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 21, 2022
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.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 21, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 4, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 4, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 4, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 4, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 4, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 4, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
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.
Corrected March 4, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 4, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 6, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555343 · certified since November 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.