Saratoga Retirement Community is a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) located on 37-acres in Saratoga, California. Residents enjoy comfortable, carefree lifestyles in private pet-friendly apartments or cottages, and they have the security of knowing a comprehensive continuum of care is available right on campus, including Skilled Nursing and Memory Care.

Located 10 miles from downtown San Jose, within view of the Santa Cruz Mountains, this extraordinary community offers every amenity and service, including three lovely places to dine; a club lounge; library; fitness center, indoor pool and spa; Computer, Arts and Crafts, and Woodworking centers; lovely gardens and walking trails; and much more. The cottages and apartments are finely appointed and include all main household services, plus delicious meals prepared by an Executive Chef.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs (IOOF)

Saratoga Retirement Community is owned by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs (IOOF), one of the oldest Fraternal Orders in the world. The facility was originally built in 1988 as a private residential retirement center.

Though Saratoga Retirement Community is owned by the IOOF, one does not need to be a member of the Order to live there. The Odd Fellows is an organization dedicated to serving others, and it welcomes everyone to enjoy the Saratoga lifestyle.

The IOOF has a long history of serving others. This commitment to serving others is at the heart of the Odd Fellows' philosophy and is expressed by its organizational motto: "Friendship, Love, and Truth." For more than two centuries, members of the IOOF have demonstrated their commitment to these values by providing care and comfort to homeless children, the poor, and the elderly. At Saratoga Retirement Community, this commitment is reflected in all aspects of the community’s lifestyle--from the comfortable accommodations to the excellent health care and array of fine services and amenities.

The IOOF's roots are grounded in eighteenth century England, where it was conceived as a means for ordinary men to come together to promote social unity and fellowship for the good of mankind. The Odd Fellows first came to America in 1819, settling in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1851, they adopted the Rebekah degree, making them the first national fraternity to include both men and women in their membership. In 1872, the IOOF opened a shelter for elderly citizens and orphaned children in Pennsylvania, making them the first fraternal organization in the U.S. to establish such a home. Since coming to the U.S., the IOOF has had a powerful presence in California. There are currently 400 active lodges in California, all of which support several charitable organizations and public service groups.