THE SEQUOIAS
501 PORTOLA ROAD, PORTOLA VALLEY, CA 94028 · CCN 055466
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 43
- Avg residents/day
- 31.6
- Phone
- 6508511501
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-07 | 5 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -10.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-05-24 | 9 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -8.4 better |
| 3 | 2021-12-30 | 6 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -11.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.96 | 16.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.75 | 28.6% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.69 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $12,703
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (20)
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-07-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2021-12-30 · Health · corrected 2022-01-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-12-30 · Health · corrected 2022-01-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2021-12-30 · Health · corrected 2022-01-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2021-12-30 · Health · corrected 2022-01-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2021-12-30 · Health · corrected 2022-01-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-12-30 · Health · corrected 2022-01-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEQUOIA LIVING INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1967-01-18 |
| MCVEY, SARAH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2019-09-24 |
| CHEN, CAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-10-01 |
| MCVEY, SARAH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-09-24 |
| WASLEY-FAIRLEY, SUZANNE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-08-01 |
| AGOSTINO, VALERIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-12-07 |
| CORRIEA, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-05-19 |
| HERMAN, STEVEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-01-01 |
| HOWIE, CARL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2011-05-01 |
| ITO, HOLLY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-10-25 |
| JAMISON, DAVID | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-06-01 |
| LIM, MARIANNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-07-21 |
| LYNN, PATRICIA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-04-29 |
| MAYEDA, NANCY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-01-01 |
| SANDERSON, CORY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-05-29 |
| SPAULDING, DIANNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2014-05-01 |
| SUEY, MARILYN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2023-05-22 |
| MCVEY, SARAH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-09-24 |
| SHOEMAKE, CHARLES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-08-14 |
Other facilities in PORTOLA VALLEY
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.