The Sequoias
501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028 · (650) 851-1501
Non profit - Corporation · 43 certified beds
The Sequoias has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 5 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $12,703 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 7, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 7, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.August 7, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.August 7, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 7, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.August 7, 2025 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- 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.May 24, 2024 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $12,703October 30, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.28 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.30 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.37 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 6.3% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 43 |
| Average residents per day | 30.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Belmont Healthcare Center Belmont · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Peninsula Post-Acute Burlingame · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Golden Heights Healthcare Daly City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Golden Pavilion Healthcare Daly City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Atherton Park Post-Acute Menlo Park · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from The Sequoias on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.