Saratoga Retirement Community Cal Villa Assisted Living, located in Saratoga, CA, operates as a component of the greater Saratoga Retirement Community. Affiliated with Front Porch (formerly Covia), the community offers a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. Cal Villa Assisted Living specializes in supporting residents who require assistance with daily activities but wish to retain a level of independence. The facility offers individualized care plans that include help with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting for those needing full assistance. Medication management and coordination with medical professionals are standard, and the community has a Medicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility on site, participating in these programs since November 1, 1988.
The community currently houses 79 residents and provides a range of services to support their overall wellbeing. Residents have access to a wellness program, social clubs, and community activities designed to encourage engagement and socialization. On-site amenities include a barber and beauty salon, laundry and dry cleaning services, and podiatry care. The facility also provides hospice and memory care support, along with resident and family counseling services. Nursing staff are present to address medical and health needs, ensuring that care levels can be adjusted as residents’ conditions change over time.
According to resident and family feedback, Saratoga Retirement Community is recognized for its well-kept environment, responsive staff, and strength in rehabilitation and memory care services. Food quality, organized activities, and attentive care from nursing and dietary teams consistently receive positive remarks. Concerns have been noted in some reviews about management culture and staff relations, with reports of pressure on staff, communication issues, and a perceived shift in organizational values as the campus has expanded. Despite these concerns, many community members and their families express gratitude for individual staff members and the quality of personal care received, and indicate confidence in the facility’s ability to meet evolving health needs. No significant structural or programmatic changes have been observed as of mid-2024, according to recent sources.
Costs at this community start at $5,205 and range up to $5,212. The average price in the community is $5,208, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,063. The cost of assisted living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
