Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
Nurse staffing information was not posted in a clearly visible or prominent location, as it was placed behind nurse stations rather than in front where residents and visitors could easily see it. The DON and a CNA confirmed the improper placement, with the CNA noting that the change was due to residents removing the posted information.
The facility failed to follow proper food handling and storage practices, as observed during a survey. Wet metal containers were stacked improperly, and the walk-in refrigerator and freezer contained unlabeled and expired food items. These actions were against the facility's policies, which require labeling and dating of storage containers and ensuring dishes are dry before stacking. The deficiencies were acknowledged by the director of dining and the registered dietitian, posing a potential risk to 62 residents.
A resident with COPD was found to have their supplemental oxygen concentrator set below the physician-ordered level on two occasions. Despite the order for 2 LPM, the concentrator was set at 1.5 LPM. Staff interviews confirmed the oversight, with the LVN acknowledging the error but citing other responsibilities as a reason for the delay in correction. The facility's policy requires adherence to physician's orders, which was not followed in this instance.
Nurse Staffing Information Not Clearly Posted
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that nurse staffing information was posted in a clearly visible and prominent location that was readily accessible to residents and visitors. During observations at two nurse stations, the nurse staffing information was found posted on the wall behind the nurse's stations, making it not visible to residents. The Director of Nursing (DON) confirmed that the information was not posted in the correct location and acknowledged it should be in front of the nurse's station for visibility. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) also confirmed posting the information behind the nurse's station and stated that although she usually posts it in front, some residents had been removing the information, which led to its placement behind the station.
Improper Food Handling and Storage Practices
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Summary
The facility failed to adhere to proper food handling techniques, as observed during a survey. In the kitchen, several wet metal containers were stacked while still wet, which is against the facility's policy that requires dishes to remain unstacked until completely dry. This was acknowledged by both the director of dining (DD) and the registered dietitian (RD) during the observation. Additionally, the walk-in refrigerator and freezer contained several unlabeled food items, including bags of green beans, chicken breast filets, and hash browns. There were also expired items, such as a container of goat cheese and a large container of sugar, which were not removed from storage. The facility's policy and procedure documents, titled General Storage Standards and Dish Room Operations, were reviewed and indicated that all storage containers should be labeled and dated, and that potentially hazardous foods must be labeled with a date sticker as soon as the package is opened. These policies were not followed, as evidenced by the presence of unlabeled and expired food items. The RD acknowledged that the observations were not good, indicating a recognition of the deficiency in food handling practices. These failures had the potential to expose 62 residents receiving food from the kitchen to food-borne illness.
Failure to Follow Physician's Orders for Oxygen Administration
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to adhere to physician's orders regarding the administration of supplemental oxygen for a resident with a history of Alzheimer's disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The resident was admitted with orders for continuous supplemental oxygen at 2 liters per minute (LPM) via nasal cannula, with the possibility of increasing to 3-4 LPM if oxygen saturation fell below 93%. However, observations on two consecutive days revealed that the resident's oxygen concentrator was set to 1.5 LPM, contrary to the physician's orders. The deficiency was confirmed through interviews with staff, including a Certified Nurse Aide, the Infection Preventionist, and the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) responsible for the resident's care. The LVN acknowledged the discrepancy and stated that he was informed of the incorrect setting but was unable to address it immediately due to being occupied with another resident. The Director of Nursing and the Health Services Director both confirmed that it was their expectation for physician's orders to be followed precisely, highlighting a lapse in the facility's adherence to its own policy and procedures for oxygen administration.
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| Facility | Distance | Overall rating | Citations, 12 mo | Serious (J–L) |
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| The Villas At Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg | 1.2 mi | ★★★★★ | 14 | 0 |
| Childrens Hc Org No Ca Saratoga Pediatric Subacute | 1.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 7 | 0 |
| Vasona Creek Healthcare Center | 2.7 mi | ★★★★★ | 4 | 0 |
| The Terraces Of Los Gatos | 3 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Westwood Post Acute | 3 mi | ★★★★★ | 12 | 0 |
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