Small home · Licensed for 5 · Saratoga
April Garden Villa of Saratoga
12226 Plumas Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070Licensed since 2009
Overview
No openings reported
- Approved by the state: Wheelchair · HospiceState licensing record · October 26, 2026
- Licensed for 5: a small care homeThe state license record
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Care and support
- Wheelchairup to 5 residents
- Hospiceup to 2 residents
Not on file: dementia and bedridden approvals.
Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.
Read the state’s own wording
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER. ALL MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY. HOSPICE WAIVER FOR TWO RESIDENTS.
935 - ELDERLY
CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026
As needs change
Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life
State licensing record · October 26, 2026
We’ll ask for you. Not on file for April Garden Villa of Saratoga: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.
Check availabilityWhat it costs here
This home’s starting rate
$4,000a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$4,000likely a month
Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.
Starting monthly rate$4,000this home
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600
Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).
One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000
Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.
- Likely monthly totalLikely $4,000–$4,600
- $4,000
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,000–$8,150
- $6,500
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
- MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
- Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
- Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
- SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
- VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
- Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
Rates at nearby homes22 nearby homes publish starting rates of $3,000 to $8,500
22 homes like this within 5 miles publish starting rates mostly between $3,100–$6,300.
- Bon Homie SaratogaSaratoga · 1.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Venetian Residential CareSan Jose · 2.4 mi · Small home$3,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Roxbury Elderly CareLos Gatos · 3.1 mi · Small home$6,000Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
- Golden Shore Care HomeSan Jose · 3.2 mi · Small home$8,500Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- West Valley Care HomeCampbell · 3.3 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Mina's Elderly Care Home @ VasonaLos Gatos · 3.8 mi · Small home$3,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Princess LodgeCampbell · 3.8 mi · Mid-size home$5,700Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
- El Sereno HomeLos Altos · 4.0 mi · Small home$5,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Caring Hearts Senior Care HomeSan Jose · 4.3 mi · Mid-size home$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sakura Gardens VillaCampbell · 4.4 mi · Mid-size home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Country Style LivingSanta Clara · 4.4 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Wisteria HomeSunnyvale · 4.5 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Shamrock Residential Care HomeCampbell · 4.5 mi · Small home$3,800Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Bed of Roses Residential Care HomeCampbell · 4.6 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunflower Care HomeSunnyvale · 4.6 mi · Mid-size home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Pruneridge Residential Care Home, Facility #2San Jose · 4.6 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunny Orchard PlaceSunnyvale · 4.6 mi · Small home$7,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Parkview RCH #2Sunnyvale · 4.6 mi · Small home$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Kimberly's Elder Kare KottageSan Jose · 4.7 mi · Small home$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Sunrise Manor Residential Care HomeSanta Clara · 4.8 mi · Small home$3,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
- Laurel LodgeSanta Clara · 4.8 mi · Small home$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
- Palm Villas, CampbellCampbell · 4.8 mi · Mid-size home$6,400Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
- Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
- Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
- Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
- Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
- We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
- It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
- The care level
Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.
- What is billed separately
Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.
- Move-in costs
A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.
- Increases
California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.
An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.
Daily life
Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.
The best way to see it is a visit.
Request a tourWhere it is
12226 Plumas Drive, Saratoga, CA 95070Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.
Opening the neighborhood map…
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa ClaraHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.4 mi
Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).
Open directionsThe state record
California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #435294300 · See the state’s own record
The last 36 months — 4 of 5 documents
20262 state visits · 2 documents
Apr 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Annual ContinuationReport on file
Type of visit: Case Management - Annual Continuation
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.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 15, 2026
Apr 13, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
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. 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.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 13, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
Apr 23, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
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.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 23, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Apr 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
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. 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.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 3, 2024
Earlier years2022 · 1 document
20221 state visit · 1 document
Apr 29, 2022Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Christine Dolores arrived unannounced to conduct the facility's annual inspection focusing on infection control and met with Administrator, Thelma Tan. During visit, LPA toured the facility to include the living room, dining room, resident rooms, bathrooms, and kitchen. All fire exit routes are free and clear of obstruction. Medications observed in a locked cabinet. Facility has a designated entry point for COVID-19 symptom screening for all visitors and staff. Hand sanitizer available upon entry. Bathrooms supplied with paper supplies, hygiene products, and hand washing sign. LPA observed a trash can covered with lid. LPA observed facility's supply of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). LPA reviewed facility's policies and procedures to isolation. Facility clean and disinfect multiple times daily and as needed. Staff monitor residents temperature and symptoms daily. All staff and residents are fully vaccinated and boosted. All staff observed to be wearing a face mask. The following posters were observed to include symptoms of COVID, cough etiquette, and protect yourself from COVID. No citations were issued per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22. Advisory notes provided. This report was reviewed with Thelma Tan and a copy of the report will be emailed due to printer issues.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 29, 2022
The state marks this report as 3 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 1. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
License holder
De La Fuente, Valentin, licensed since 2009.
The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2009, as the state’s facility page counts them
- State visits on file
- 5
- Total complaints
- 0
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
- Type A citations
- 0
- Type B citations
- 0
These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2009, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.
Compare with homes the same size
| This home | Typical | |
|---|---|---|
| Type A citations | 0 | 0 |
| Type B citations | 0 | 0 |
| Substantiated allegations | 0 | 0 |
| Total complaints | 0 | 0 |
“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.
Frequently asked questions
A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.
Quick answers about April Garden Villa of Saratoga
Is April Garden Villa of Saratoga licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
How many residents is April Garden Villa of Saratoga licensed for?
5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Has April Garden Villa of Saratoga been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.
Is April Garden Villa of Saratoga still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.
What does April Garden Villa of Saratoga cost?
$4,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.
The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, seen September 9, 2026.
Among 77 other homes of a similar licensed size across Santa Clara County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $3,875 to $5,000 a month, and the middle figure is $4,200 (n = 77 other homes publishing a starting rate).
Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.
A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.
The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.
A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.
Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
Does April Garden Villa of Saratoga take Medi-Cal?
On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
Who holds the license?
The license is held by De La Fuente, Valentin, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Santa Clara is 3.4 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can April Garden Villa of Saratoga keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
April Garden Villa of Saratoga license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “APRIL GARDEN VILLA OF SARATOGA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #435294300. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed for 5 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- Licensed to De La Fuente, Valentin, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- First licensed in 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 5 state inspection visits since 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
- 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2009, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
- The most recent state visit on file is April 15, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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Starting rate
$4,390 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Starting rate
$4,990 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$4,450 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $3,450–$5,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Starting rate
$5,000 a month to start
Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,050 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,100–$6,200On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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Estimated starting rate
$5,850 a month to start
Covelight estimate · likely $4,600–$7,700On the state record
- Wheelchair: on the state record
- Dementia: on the state record
- Hospice: on the state record
- Bedridden: on the state record
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