Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center
Saratoga, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555343) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (408) 741-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.32 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.9%.
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center is a non-profit-operated nursing home in Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1988. The facility is licensed for 94 beds and reports an average daily census of 74.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.32, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record, with total fine amounts of $0.00. There are no payment denials recorded for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
This facility is part of the Pacific Retirement Services chain, which operates 10 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.6. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data is sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.32 hours per resident per day, with 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 23.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 94 beds with an average daily census of 74.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and is part of the Pacific Retirement Services chain, which operates 10 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.6.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's overall rating is 5, health inspection rating is 5, quality measure rating is 4, and staffing rating is 4, all out of 5 stars as reported by CMS.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4087417100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 4087417100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555343?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.