The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE VILLAS AT SARATOGA SKILLED NSG & ASSISTED LVG
SARATOGA, CA · Medicare-certified · 86 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
2 of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are very weak at 1 star, staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.46 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and the facility had $40,323 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4595 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $40,323recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4595.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.35
- Nurse aides
- 2.67
- Weekend nursing
- 4.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
14.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
5.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.8%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.3%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.8%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
99.4%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure each resident got a nourishing, balanced diet that met daily nutrition and special dietary needs. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 800 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $32,292 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,031 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $40,323 in total fines.
- $32,292
Federal fine
Nov 25, 2025
- $8,031
Federal fine
Aug 22, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP · 15 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 80.3 residents on an average day (93% of 86 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.