Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (72% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 26 days.
Strands LLC operates The Villas at Saratoga, a 74-bed skilled nursing and assisted living facility located at 20400 Saratoga Los Gatos Road in Saratoga, California. Ryan Williams serves as the administrator for the building, which stays fairly busy with an 86 percent occupancy rate. Stays average just 63 days, demonstrating that the daily workload is geared heavily toward temporary post-hospital therapy and short-term recovery rather than permanent long-term placements.
The immediate neighborhood provides moderate walkability, meaning visitors can take care of a few errands on foot but will generally need a vehicle to get around town. Indoors, the nurses and aides log an average of 3 hours and 45 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident each day. This round-the-clock staff manages structured physical rehabilitation plans and runs a social program that includes exercise classes, book clubs, shopping trips, and an on-site beauty salon.
Government health inspectors track compliance through standard licensing reviews to confirm that the clinical schedules and therapy records align with regional medical codes. Interested individuals can touch base with the front desk to see which floor plans are currently open, ask about the intake timeline, or pick an upcoming weekday to walk through the building and view the rehabilitation setups.
The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg is legally operated by Strands Llc, and administrated by Ryan Williams.
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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Citations per year
| 1 | 1.7 | This facility has 41% fewer citations per year than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 41% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 23 | 16 | This facility has 44% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (23 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 44% worse |
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Complaint visits
| 14 | 13 | This facility has 8% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (14 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 8% worse Rank #995 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 995th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
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Other visits
| 4 | 7 | This facility has 43% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (4 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 43% better |
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Official inspections
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 14 | 14 | This facility has total complaints in line with the California average (14 vs. CA avg 14).— At avg |
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Complaints per year
| 2.3 | 2.3 | This facility has complaints per year in line with the California average (2.3 vs. CA avg 2.3).— At avg |
California average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
California average 50.2
California average 4.65
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
46 of 50 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 50 resulted from complaint investigations.
California average: 0.4
California average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
171 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 0 | 59 | 19,720 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 0 | 23 | 8,038 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,718 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,937 | 66 | 72% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,564 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,522 | 87 | 95% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,338 | 68 | 74% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 818 | 63 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 410 | 63 | 68% | 6.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 404 | 59 | 64% | 6.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 156 | 92 | 100% | 1.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 16% | 1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 22, 2024 · $8K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (72% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 26 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Saratoga's city center to The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| OakView Health Center | NH AL MC | Thousand Oaks (Mountclef Village) | 63
Facility
63
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1063 / 1657 |
79.4%
Facility
79.4%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#702 / 1537 | -6% | 5.21
Facility
5.21
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#31 / 354 | -69% | +24% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 89
Facility
89
CA AVG
81
Rank
#461 / 1401 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#4 / 361 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#2 / 361 | - | 43 | A+ |
20
Facility
20
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1846 / 2092 | Bouchard Family Revocable Trust | $14.8M
Facility
$14.8M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#210 / 355 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#164 / 355 | 56.8%
Facility
56.8%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#82 / 355 | 555857 | ||||
| The Reutlinger Community | NH AL IL MC | Danville | 120
Facility
120
CA AVG
103
Rank
#561 / 1657 |
65.0%
Facility
65.0%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#1121 / 1537 | -23% | 5.32
Facility
5.32
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#27 / 354 | -17% | +26% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 86
Facility
86
CA AVG
81
Rank
#630 / 1401 | 17
Facility
17
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#26 / 361 | 3.4
Facility
3.4
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#107 / 361 | - | 78 | A+ |
30
Facility
30
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1720 / 2092 | The Reutlinger Community | $21.7M
Facility
$21.7M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#123 / 355 | $11.8M
Facility
$11.8M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#45 / 355 | 54.6%
Facility
54.6%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#48 / 355 | 55534 | ||||
| Bayshire Carlsbad | NH AL IL MC | Carlsbad (Palamai) | 125
Facility
125
CA AVG
103
Rank
#526 / 1657 |
93.6%
Facility
93.6%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#225 / 1537 | +11% | 3.24
Facility
3.24
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#336 / 354 | +54% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 79
Facility
79
CA AVG
81
Rank
#881 / 1401 | 26
Facility
26
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#86 / 361 | 4.3
Facility
4.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#196 / 361 | - | 117 | A+ |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1088 / 2092 | Skilled Camino LLC | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#263 / 355 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#285 / 355 | 39.7%
Facility
39.7%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#201 / 355 | 555745 | ||||
| Heritage Gardens | NH AL IL MC | Loma Linda | 64
Facility
64
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1051 / 1657 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#437 / 1537 | +1% | 4.44
Facility
4.44
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#105 / 354 | -14% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 362 | 71
Facility
71
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1079 / 1401 | 45
Facility
45
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#204 / 361 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#152 / 361 | 1 | 55 | A+ |
47
Facility
47
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1422 / 2092 | Cotton Family Revocable Trust | $12.3M
Facility
$12.3M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#241 / 355 | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#235 / 355 | 51%
Facility
51%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#150 / 355 | 55183 | ||||
| The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg | NH AL | Saratoga | 74
Facility
74
CA AVG
103
Rank
#968 / 1657 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
CA AVG
84.7%
Rank
#437 / 1537 | +1% | 3.75
Facility
3.75
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#245 / 354 | -15% | -11% | $40.3k
Facility
$40.3k
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#299 / 362 | 80
Facility
80
CA AVG
81
Rank
#853 / 1401 | 50
Facility
50
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#226 / 361 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#343 / 361 | 1 | 80 | - |
29
Facility
29
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1735 / 2092 | Strands LLC | $19.7M
Facility
$19.7M
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#155 / 355 | $10.6M
Facility
$10.6M
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#107 / 355 | 54.1%
Facility
54.1%
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#97 / 355 | 55435 |
The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg is located in SARATOGA, California.
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The legal owner and operator of The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg is Strands Llc.
The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg's occupancy is 86%.
Ryan Williams is the administrator of The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg.
The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg has 74 beds.
The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg has had 6 recently reported deficiencies.
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