The Sequoias
Nursing Home · Portola Valley, CA
CMS certification number055466
Contact & location
501 Portola RoadPortola Valley, CA 94028
San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 851-1501
- ZIP code
- 94028 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 43
- Residents per day
- 30.7 (71% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Sequoia Living INC
- Medicare certified since
- January 18, 1967
- Participates in
- Medicare
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.28 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.61 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.30 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.37 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.00 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 6.3 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 0.0 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 7, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 20 health · 23 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-08-07 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-08-07 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-08-07 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2024-05-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-24 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-24 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-24 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-24 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-24 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2024-05-24 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-01 |
| 2021-12-30 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-27 |
| 2021-12-30 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-27 |
| 2021-12-30 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-27 |
| 2021-12-30 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-27 |
| 2021-12-30 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-27 |
| 2021-12-30 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-27 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $12,703 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $12,703 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sequoia Living INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| McVey, Sarah (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Atwood, Martha (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chen, Can (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McVey, Sarah (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sequoia Living INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shoemake, Charles (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wasley-Fairley, Suzanne (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Agostino, Valerie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Corriea, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Herman, Steven (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Howie, Carl (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ito, Holly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jamison, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lim, Marianne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lynn, Patricia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mayeda, Nancy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sanderson, Cory (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spaulding, Dianne (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Suey, Marilyn (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McVey, Sarah (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shoemake, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Chen, Can (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McVey, Sarah (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wasley-Fairley, Suzanne (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of The Sequoias?
The Sequoias has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does The Sequoias have?
It has 43 certified beds and cares for about 31 residents per day.
Has The Sequoias been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $12,703 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of The Sequoias?
(650) 851-1501. The facility is located at 501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.