Sequoia Springs Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fortuna, CA

Sequoia Springs Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Fortuna, CA

Overview of Sequoia Springs Senior Living

Committed to improving seniors’ quality of life, Sequoia Springs Senior Living in Redwood Way, Fortuna, CA, is a trusted senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Seniors can rest assured of receiving the utmost care and assistance that best matches their needs and preferences with personalized care plans. Moreover, the community features a beautifully manicured campus and a serene environment to ensure seniors’ relaxation.

Alongside incredible amenities, the community conducts a lot of engaging activities and fun programs to keep residents happy and moving. With delightful and healthy meals served daily, residents enjoy hassle-free dining that caters to their nutritional needs and tastes. Sequoia Springs Senior Living strives to create a haven for seniors to live a worry-free retirement in its tranquil grounds.

Bed community size
92-bed community Rank #837 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 837th out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
6 years in operation Rank #899 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 899th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #1048 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1048th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
60%
Rank #1199 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1199th out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
55 / 92
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceNovember 22, 2019
CountyHumboldt

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sequoia Springs Senior Living is legally operated by Ep Operation Fortuna and Sequoia Fortuna LLC, and administered by Alma Peralta.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency response system, Around the clock security, Smoke-free environment

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1300 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1300th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 22 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 9 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (270% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (500% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (375% above)
• Citations per year (265% above)
• Total visits (344% above)
• Complaint visits (277% above)
• Other visits (143% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (230% above)
1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (85% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 3710 This facility has 270% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (37 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 270% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 183 This facility has 500% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 500% worse Rank #1129 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1129th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 194 This facility has 375% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 375% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 6.21.7 This facility has 265% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (6.2 vs. CA avg 1.7).↑ 265% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.53.3 This facility has 85% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.5 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 85% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 7116 This facility has 344% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (71 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 344% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 4913 This facility has 277% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (49 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 277% worse Rank #1345 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1345th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 177 This facility has 143% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (17 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 143% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54 This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 3310 This facility has 230% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (33 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 230% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on September 30, 2025 cited 3 deficiencies related to staff training and repeated medication errors, but no immediate health or safety violations were observed during the tour.
  • Multiple substantiated complaints in 2025 found repeated medication administration errors, refusal to readmit a resident after hospital discharge, and failure to monitor exit doors, posing immediate health and safety risks.
  • Complaints from 2023 to 2025 showed ongoing issues with staff training documentation, insufficient staffing levels, failure to update care plans after incidents, and facility disrepair, indicating persistent compliance challenges.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fortuna's city center to Sequoia Springs Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

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876
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IL
MC
NH
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Pomona
520
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CA AVG 104
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45
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Rank #1470 / 2087
94
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Rank #185 / 1399
5
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CA AVG 13
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CA AVG 3
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84.0% -Congregational Homes, IncorporatedStudio
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IL
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190
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CA AVG 104
Rank #180 / 1648
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81
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CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
91
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Rank #355 / 1399
4
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CA AVG 13
Rank #324 / 1388
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Rank #412 / 1160
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72.6% A+Front Porch Communities And Services1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sequoia Springs Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Fortuna (Rohnerville)
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 104
Rank #837 / 1648
Yes
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 57
Rank #1048 / 2087
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 81
Rank #1300 / 1399
5
49
Facility 49
CA AVG 13
Rank #1345 / 1388
18
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CA AVG 3
Rank #1129 / 1160
6
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CA AVG 13
Rank #899 / 1494
59.8% -Ep Operation Fortuna And Sequoia Fortuna LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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54
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CA AVG 104
Rank #1116 / 1648
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90
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CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1399
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sequoia Springs Senior Living

What neighborhood is Sequoia Springs Senior Living in?

Sequoia Springs Senior Living is in the Rohnerville neighborhood of Fortuna.

Who is the owner of Sequoia Springs Senior Living?

Sequoia Springs Senior Living is legally operated by Ep Operation Fortuna and Sequoia Fortuna LLC, and administered by Alma Peralta.

Is Sequoia Springs Senior Living in a walkable area?

Sequoia Springs Senior Living has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Sequoia Springs Senior Living?

Sequoia Springs Senior Living's occupancy is 60%.

Are pets allowed at Sequoia Springs Senior Living?

Yes, Sequoia Springs Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sequoia Springs Senior Living?

Alma Peralta is the administrator of Sequoia Springs Senior Living.

How many beds does Sequoia Springs Senior Living have?

Sequoia Springs Senior Living has 92 beds.

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