Non profit - Corporation ·
43 certified beds ·
Medicare
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
The Sequoias is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Portola Valley, California. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.96 hours per resident per day, above the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Aug 7, 2025 cited 5 deficiencies.
1 fine totaling $12,703 in CMS records.
1 total penalty
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How The Sequoias compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.96
4.51
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.75
0.65
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.82
2.64
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
16.1%
38.1%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
5.0
15.4
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.96
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.75
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.39
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.82
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.64
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
16.1%
Registered Nurses
28.6%
Administrator Changes—
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Aug 7, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
5
Total Deficiencies Found
24
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at The Sequoias
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Aug 7, 2025
Potential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection Control Deficiencies · Aug 7, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Aug 7, 2025
Potential 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.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Aug 7, 2025
Potential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Aug 7, 2025
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · May 24, 2024
Potential for harm
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Administration Deficiencies · May 24, 2024
Potential 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · May 24, 2024
Potential 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · May 24, 2024
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · May 24, 2024
Potential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · May 24, 2024
Potential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · May 24, 2024
About This Facility
Address
501 Portola Road Portola Valley, CA 94028
CMS Certification #
055466
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
43
Avg Residents/Day
31.6
Provider Type
Medicare
First Certified
1967-01-18
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives The Sequoias an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
The Sequoias reports 4.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 5 deficiencies.
The Sequoias is certified for 43 beds.
Admissions at The Sequoias
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (650) 851-1501. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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