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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

The Sequoias

501 Portola Road · Portola Valley, CA 94028 · 43 certified beds

6508511501

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

5.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

5.0

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

14

Inspection history (20)

  • August 7, 2025 · E

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-07 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-07.GOV
  • August 7, 2025 · D

    Citation F0881

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-07 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-07.GOV
  • August 7, 2025 · D

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-07 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-07.GOV
  • August 7, 2025 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-07 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-07.GOV
  • August 7, 2025 · D

    Citation F0582

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-07 under CMS tag F0582 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-08-29. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-07.GOV
  • May 24, 2024 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-24 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-24.GOV
  • May 24, 2024 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-24 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-24.GOV
  • May 24, 2024 · D

    Citation F0584

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-24 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-24.GOV
  • May 24, 2024 · D

    Citation F0851

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-24 under CMS tag F0851 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-24.GOV
  • May 24, 2024 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-24 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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 l…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-24.GOV
  • May 24, 2024 · D

    Citation F0641

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-24 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • May 24, 2024 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-24 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-24.GOV
  • May 24, 2024 · D

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-24 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-24.GOV
  • May 24, 2024 · D

    Citation F0640

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-24 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-07-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-24.GOV
  • December 30, 2021 · E

    Citation F0814

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-30 under CMS tag F0814 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-12-30.GOV
  • December 30, 2021 · E

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-30 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-12-30.GOV
  • December 30, 2021 · D

    Citation F0692

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-30 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • December 30, 2021 · E

    Citation F0655

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-30 under CMS tag F0655 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-12-30.GOV
  • December 30, 2021 · D

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-30 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-12-30.GOV
  • December 30, 2021 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2021-12-30 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-01-27. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2021-12-30.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $12,703

Staffing

Latest: 4.91 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q44.91 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-014.91 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

  1. Parent organization: Sequoia Living INC

    parent · PAC 4486814324

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical CA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · CA$11,060/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · CA$12,167/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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