Starfile / California

THE VILLAS AT SARATOGA SKILLED NSG & ASSISTED LVG

20400 SARATOGA-LOS GATOS RD, SARATOGA, CA 95070 · CCN 055435

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$57,711

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

KALESTA HEALTHCARE GROUP

Facilities in chain

13

Chain avg overall

2.30 / 5

Inspection citations (54)2 actual harm

1. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2025-12-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-09

   Actual harm

4. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-08-20 · Health · corrected 2025-09-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-08-12 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-12 · Health · corrected 2025-08-20

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. FF0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. FF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0803Ensure 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.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-12-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2024-12-20 · Health

    Potential for minimal harm

26. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-08-22 · Health · corrected 2024-09-10

    Actual harm

27. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-12-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-12-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-12-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-12-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2022-11-14 · Health · corrected 2022-12-14

    Potential for minimal harm

46. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2020-01-17 · Health · corrected 2020-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2020-01-17 · Health · corrected 2020-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2020-01-17 · Health · corrected 2020-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2020-01-17 · Health · corrected 2020-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2020-01-17 · Health · corrected 2020-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2020-01-17 · Health · corrected 2020-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2020-01-17 · Health · corrected 2020-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2020-01-17 · Health · corrected 2020-02-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2020-01-17 · Health · corrected 2020-02-10

    Potential for minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.