April Garden Villa of Saratoga.
April Garden Villa of Saratoga is Ranked in the top 19% of California memory care with 4 CDSS citations on record; last inspected Apr 2026.
A small home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 152 California facilities with a similar number of beds.
RCFE memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: California Dept. of Social Services · Community Care Licensing.
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Rankings based on 36-month CDSS inspection data. Severity and frequency: fewer citations = higher percentile. Repeat rate: lower repeat citation share = higher percentile.
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April Garden Villa of Saratoga has 4 citations on record. Know the moment anything changes.
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Citation history, plotted month by month.
4 deficiencies on record. Each bar is a month with a citation.
Finding distribution
4 total · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
The rules that apply to this facility.
State requirements with the exact regulation citation, plain-language explanation, and a question to ask on tour. Rules this facility has been cited for appear first.
Plain language
Because a facility markets dementia or Alzheimer's care, state law mandates higher training standards: 12 hours of initial dementia training (6 hours before a staff member works independently with residents, 6 more within the first 4 weeks), 8 hours of annual dementia in-service every year thereafter, and an administrator must include 8 hours of dementia-specific continuing education in every 2-year recertification cycle. Training must cover individualized care plans, behavioral expressions, appropriate supervision, and the facility's dementia care philosophy.
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“Can you show me each direct-care staffer's most recent dementia training certificate, and tell me when their next refresher is due?”
Questions to ask before you visit.
A short pre-tour checklist tailored to April Garden Villa of Saratoga's record and state requirements.
The facility has one dementia-care citation on file under §87705 or §87706 — can you provide your corrective-action plan for the cited item, and show families any documentation of remediation steps taken?
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The April 15, 2026 inspection is the most recent on file — can you provide the deficiency notice from that visit and walk through any corrective actions implemented in response?
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California Title 22 §87705 requires a written dementia-care program for memory-care facilities — can you provide that written program and explain how it addresses the cognitive and behavioral needs of residents?
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Every inspection visit, verbatim.
4 inspections in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.
2026-04-15Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
On April 15, 2026, the state completed its annual inspection of the facility. The inspector reviewed medication storage and labeling, training records, and other documentation, and found no violations.
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On 4/15/2026, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to complete the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Thelma Tan, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. A review of Centrally stored medications indicated that medications for residents were properly labeled with instructions on dosage and times of day and matched the Centrally Stored Medication records kept at the facility LPA also reviewed training records and other documentation. No deficiencies cited during today's visit. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of the report provided to facility representative.
2026-04-13Annual Compliance VisitType B · 2 findings
Plain-language summary
During the annual inspection on April 13, 2026, the facility's physical environment was found to be safe and well-maintained, with proper temperatures, working smoke alarms, and secure storage of hazardous materials. Two violations were cited: four staff members did not have current CPR and First Aid certificates on file, and the facility lacks fire safety clearance for bedridden patients but has a resident listed as bedridden.
“Based on record review, R1 is bedridden per their Physician's report and the licensee does not have fire clearance for bedridden persons, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/13/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Licensee will request fire clearance for bedridden and will submit a plan of correction by the POC due date.”
“Based on record review, none of the Licensee's staff have active CPR/First Aid, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/13/2026 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 Administrator will schedule a CPR/First Aid training course and submit the certificates to the Department by the POC due date.”
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On 4/13/2026, Licensing Program Analyst(LPA) John Calandra arrived at the facility to conduct the Annual 1-year required inspection. LPA Calandra was greeted by Thelma Tan, Administrator and explained the purpose of the visit. LPA toured the physical plant. This is a 1-story with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a kitchen, living room, dining room, garage, backyard, and second building that the Administrator and Licensee live in.(No residents live in the second building) No accessible bodies of water or hazards were observed. All bedrooms had the required furniture and sufficient lighting. The facility's hot water temperature was measured within the required 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility's smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors were observed to be in working order. The facility's fire extinguisher was observed to be fully charged and last checked in June 2025. The facility had the required 7 days of non perishables and 2 days of perishables. No food was expired. The facility's first aid kit was observed to have all of the required items. All sharp objects, soap, detergents, and poisons were observed to be locked and in-accessible to persons in care. LPA reviewed 5 resident files and 6 staff files. All were observed to be complete except S1, S2, S3 and S4's files were missing active CPR/First Aid certificates. A Type B citation was issued for this deficiency. In addition, during record review, LPA Calandra observed that R1's Ambulatory status is listed as bedridden and the facility does not currently have fire clearance for bedridden patients. A Type B citation was issued for this deficiency. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 This Annual inspection will be completed at a later date. Deficiencies are cited under California Code of Regulations(CCR) Title 22. Failure to correct said deficiencies by the Plan of Correction due date may result in Civil Penalties. An exit interview was conducted. A copy of this report along with Appeal Rights were provided.
2025-04-23Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
During a routine annual inspection, inspectors toured the facility and found it met standards: food supplies were adequate, safety equipment including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors worked properly, bathrooms and bedrooms had functioning utilities and necessary supplies, exits were unobstructed, and resident and staff records were complete.
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Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) David Marrufo conducted an unannounced Required 1 Year visit and met with Administrator (ADM) Thelma Tan. During visit, LPA Marrufo toured the facility inside and out. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed there to be a perishable food supply of at least two days and a non-perishable food supply of at least seven days. LPA observed the facility first aid kit and found it to be complete. LPA tested the smoke detector system and the carbon monoxide detector and found them to function properly when tested. LPA toured the outside area of the facility and found the exits to be clear of obstructions. LPA toured three out of three resident bathrooms. Each bathroom had working lights and available soap and paper towels. The water temperatures in the bathroom sinks ranged from 105 F to 109 F. LPA toured five out of five resident bedrooms. Each bedroom had available bedding and clothing storage areas as well as working lights. LPA reviewed three out of three resident records, including Centrally Stored Medication and Destruction Records, and 3 staff records and found them to be complete. This report was reviewed with ADM Thelma Tan and a copy of this report was provided.
2024-04-03Annual Compliance VisitType B · 2 findings
Plain-language summary
A routine annual inspection was conducted on April 3, 2024, and found the facility in good physical condition with appropriate furniture, safety equipment, grab bars, clean kitchen, and secure storage of medications and hazardous items. The facility had incomplete staff training records—two staff members were missing medical training documentation and one was missing health screening and TB clearance records—and had not completed disaster preparedness training since May 2023; the administrator stated some records were damaged in heavy rain and committed to submitting the missing documentation by April 15, 2024.
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in 2 out of 3 staff. ADM did not provide training to 2 out of 3 staff since 2017. ADM did not have the most current training on file for 2 out of 3 staff which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/13/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 ADM stated that a training will be provided per title 22 and the number of hours willl be on their training sheet and will provide proof of training to LPA on or before the due date of 5/13/2024”
“Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above ADM did not conduct, fire and earthquake drills at least once every three months, which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 05/13/2024 Plan of Correction 1 2 3 4 ADM stated that she will conduct disaster training to ensure the safety of residents and staff. ADM will provide the proof of training to LPA on or before the due date of 5/13/2024.”
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On 4/3/2024 at 10:00 a.m. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Maria (Mita) Partoza conducted an unannounced annual required inspection. LPA met with Thelma Tan, Administrator (ADM) and stated the purpose of the visit. At 10:20 LPA conducted the records review first and then LPA toured the facility inside and outside including the bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and living room area. Bedrooms were observed with appropriate furniture and in good repair. Bathrooms are equipped with grab bars and nonskid floor mats. Facility is equipped with comfortable lighting. Facility temperature was maintained at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water temperature is maintained at 107.7 to 118.7 degree Fahrenheit. Hygiene items, toiletries, and linens were available to the residents. Centrally stored medications, sharp objects, and toxins were locked and inaccessible to the residents. Kitchen area was observed clean and sanitary. LPA observed 2 days’ worth of perishables and 7 days’ worth of nonperishable food. Facility is equipped with smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Hallways and passageways were free of obstruction. Centrally stored medications were reviewed with medication log were inspected and reviewed. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Staff records were reviewed and observed the following; 3 out of 3 staff record has personnel record, criminal record statement, and current first aid certificate. 2 out of 3 staff records were missing the medical training record, 1 out of 3 staff record is missing the health screening and TB clearance. ADM stated some of the records were damaged during the heavy rain and will have the records completed. Resident records have the following admission agreement, medical assessment with TB test information, updated needs and services plan, and personal rights. The facility does not have disaster preparedness training on record to meet the overall health, safety and care needs of persons in care. ADM stated that the facility last administered disaster training was from May of 2023. The following forms to be updated and submitted to CCL by 4/15/2024 LIC 500 Personnel Record LIC 610E Emergency Disaster Plan Limited Liability Insurance Advisory notes were given and deficiencies are issued during today's visit per California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 22. An exit interview was conducted with administrator Thelma Tan. A copy of the signed report and appeals rights were provided.
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