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HomeCaliforniaThe Sequoias

The Sequoias

501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 940286508511501WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(26 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
43
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $12,703

How The Sequoias Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
CA average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.28 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.61 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
6.3%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the California average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 6.3%, lower than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected May 24, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 7, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
San Mateo County 65+
127,520
16.9% of county
County Population
754,250
San Mateo County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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The Sequoias is a 5-star Medicare certified nursing home in Portola Valley, California with 43 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
30.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 18, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
San Mateo
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
30.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (20)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: May 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Dec 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Dec 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Dec 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Dec 30, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$12,703
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 30, 2023
$12,703

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.37 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.30 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.61 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.28 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
6.3%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SEQUOIA LIVING INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 18, 1967
MCVEY, SARAH5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 24, 2019
AGOSTINO, VALERIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 7, 2020
CORRIEA, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 19, 2021
HERMAN, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2017
HOWIE, CARLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2011
ITO, HOLLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 25, 2022
JAMISON, DAVIDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2014
LIM, MARIANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 21, 2020
LYNN, PATRICIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 29, 2020
MAYEDA, NANCYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
SANDERSON, CORYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 29, 2024
SPAULDING, DIANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 1, 2014
SUEY, MARILYNCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMay 22, 2023
MCVEY, SARAHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 24, 2019
SHOEMAKE, CHARLESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 14, 2020
CHEN, CANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
MCVEY, SARAHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 24, 2019
WASLEY-FAIRLEY, SUZANNEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022
SEQUOIA LIVING INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 14, 2025
ATWOOD, MARTHAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 3, 1994
CHEN, CANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
MCVEY, SARAHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 24, 2019
SHOEMAKE, CHARLESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 14, 2025
WASLEY-FAIRLEY, SUZANNEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for The Sequoias and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
The Sequoias
Portola Valley, CACurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $12,703
VI at Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA5.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Atherton Park Post-Acute
Menlo Park, CA5.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility
Los Altos, CA5.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Palo Alto Post-Acute
Palo Alto, CA5.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Webster House
Palo Alto, CA6.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center
Redwood City, CA6.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
The Sequoias
Portola Valley, CA · Current facility
—5/55/54/5$12,703
VI at Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
5.0 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Atherton Park Post-Acute
Menlo Park, CA
5.6 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
The Terraces at Los Altos Health Facility
Los Altos, CA
5.6 mi4/53/55/5None recorded
Palo Alto Post-Acute
Palo Alto, CA
5.7 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Webster House
Palo Alto, CA
6.1 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Devonshire Oaks Nursing Center
Redwood City, CA
6.4 mi5/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for The Sequoias?▾
The Sequoias has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does The Sequoias cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). The Sequoias participates in Medicare, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has The Sequoias had any health inspection violations?▾
The Sequoias had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 7, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $12,703.
What are the staffing levels at The Sequoias?▾
The Sequoias provides 4.28 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours, 1.30 LPN hours, and 2.37 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 6.3%.
How many beds does The Sequoias have?▾
The Sequoias has 43 certified beds with an average of 30.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 71% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near The Sequoias?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about The Sequoias?▾
On Google Maps, The Sequoias has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 26 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.