Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Sequoias
501 Portola Road · Portola Valley, CA 94028 · 43 certified beds
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About The Sequoias
The Sequoias is a nursing home in Portola Valley, California. Its capacity is 43 beds, below the San Mateo County median of 74 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Sequoia Living INC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 20 citations, the most recent on August 7, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.13 hours per resident per day. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
5.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (20)
Records from December 2021 to August 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 29, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 29, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 29, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 29, 2025.
August 7, 2025
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 29, 2025.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
May 24, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 1, 2024.
December 30, 2021
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 27, 2022.
December 30, 2021
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 27, 2022.
December 30, 2021
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 27, 2022.
December 30, 2021
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 27, 2022.
December 30, 2021
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 27, 2022.
December 30, 2021
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 27, 2022.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $12,703
October 30, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,703 against this nursing home on October 30, 2023.
Staffing
4.13 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.91 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
- Parent company: Sequoia Living INC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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