SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
14500 FRUITVALE AVENUE, Saratoga, CA 95070
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Compares
SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is a 94-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Saratoga, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 94 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Saratoga, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.9% — better than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.7% — better than the California average of 4.3% (84% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.6% — worse than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Saratoga.
What keeps SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.7% here versus 4.3% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER's rating advantage in Saratoga?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SARATOGA RETIREMENT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Saratoga
Saratoga sits in Santa Clara County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 259,988 (13.5%)
- Median age
- 37.2 years
- Median household income
- $130,890
- Median home value
- $1,061,900
Demographics for Santa Clara County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saratoga.
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