Saratoga, CA · 37 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Saratoga's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,080–$16,650/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center
14500 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 · Santa Clara County
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 76% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Saratoga's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Saratoga, CA, with 94 certified beds and an average of about 72 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacific Retirement Services network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.50 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.17 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Saratoga for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 94
- Avg. residents/day
- 72
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Pacific Retirement Services
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 555343
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,080–$16,650/mo (median $13,400) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,140–$7,510/mo (median $7,330) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local San Jose prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.17
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.50
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 26.4%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-01-08
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (20 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
2025-01-17Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-01-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2022-10-21Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
2022-10-21Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2022-10-21Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2022-10-21Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2022-10-21Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
14500 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center
How much does Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center cost?
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saratoga, CA area typically runs $11,080–$16,650 per month (median $13,400, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 5/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center?
Staff provide about 4.17 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 26.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center?
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center has 20 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center have availability?
Typically 76% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center offer?
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center in Saratoga, CA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 94 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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