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Complaint Investigation

The Villas At Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg

August 20, 2025 · Saratoga, CA · 20400 Saratoga-los Gatos Rd
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 86
Provider ID 055435
Healthcare Facility
The Villas At Saratoga Skilled Nsg & Assisted Lvg
Saratoga, CA  ·  View full profile →
Inspection Summary

THE VILLAS AT SARATOGA SKILLED NSG & ASSISTED LVG in SARATOGA, CA — inspection on August 20, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0689
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During an interview on 8/18/25 at 3:19 p.m., the ALS stated some skilled nursing facility residents dine and attend activities in AL2, she did not know which resident were confused, and if a confused resident asked for help we call the nurse's station.

Review of the facility and assisted living floorplan with the MD on 8/20/25 at 4 p.m. indicated there were eleven exits outside the facility, and five exits to the first floor of assisted living were not alarmed.

During an interview on 8/20/25 at 4 p.m., the assistant director of nurses (ADON) stated any exit door for a confused resident was not safe and the nursing staff should have monitored the residents to prevent elopement.

Review of the Elopement policy, revised April 2021, did not provide guidance for what to do to prevent elopement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in SARATOGA, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from THE VILLAS AT SARATOGA SKILLED NSG & ASSISTED LVG or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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