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THE SEQUOIAS

PORTOLA VALLEY, CA · Medicare-certified · 43 beds

In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall

THE SEQUOIAS (PORTOLA VALLEY, CA) has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with 5-star health inspections and quality measures and 4-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 4.28 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.

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Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.2826 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: August 7, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2826.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.61
Licensed practical nurses
1.30
Nurse aides
2.37
Weekend nursing
3.00

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 6%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

—4.3%—

Residents with a fall causing major injury

—4.8%—

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

—0%—

Residents with a urinary tract infection

—0%—

Residents who lost too much weight

—1.6%—

Residents who were physically restrained

—0%—

Residents needing more help with daily activities

—6.5%—

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

—9%—

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

—1.5%—

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%1.7%Worsening

Residents with a long-term catheter

—0%—

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

—25.7%—

Residents with depressive symptoms

—0%—

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—100%—

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

—100%—

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

—87.7%—

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

88.2%93.8%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited December 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited December 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E

The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited December 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,703 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Oct 30, 2023

    $12,703

Operator & ownership

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
30.7 residents on an average day (71% of 43 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.