The Sequoia Assisted Living Community
Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Olympia, WA

The Sequoia Assisted Living Community

Assisted Living, Hospice Care & Respite Care · Olympia, WA
The Sequoia Assisted Living Community accepts Medicaid.
The Sequoia Assisted Living Community accepts Medicaid.

Overview of The Sequoia Assisted Living Community

Serving older adults in Olympia, Washington, The Sequoia Assisted Living Community is a 97-bed residence near Providence St. It offers assisted living, hospice care, and respite care. The two-story community has served residents for 34 years and features both studio suites and one-bedroom apartments for residents with different space needs.

Residents are supported by 24-hour wellness staff, accessible apartments, and emergency pendant systems. There are also comfortable common areas where they can gather and socialize. The Healthy Living Life Enrichment Program guides the community’s monthly activities, helping staff create programs that support residents’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

The Sequoia accepts Medicaid, giving families an established payment option for care. The community has a Walk Score of 27, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most outings require a car.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 97 Rank #80 / 285Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 80th out of 285 assisted living communities we track in Washington for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Washington facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #15 / 96Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 15th out of 96 assisted living communities we track in Washington for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Washington facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
34 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #335 / 439Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 335th out of 439 assisted living communities we track in Washington for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Washington facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Washington that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
CountyThurston
License Number2763

Leadership

ContactDriscoll, Carolyn L. (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

In Washington, the Department of Social and Health Services, Residential Care Services conducts unannounced inspections and issues reports on the quality of care in all licensed settings.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
1 deficiency 2 inspections

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

Since 2025 vs. Washington state average
Overall vs. WA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Washington average:
• Total deficiencies (96% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (84% below)

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

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 128.0 This facility has 96% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Washington assisted living residence (1 vs. WA avg 28).↓ 96% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.53.1 This facility has 84% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Washington assisted living residence (0.5 vs. WA avg 3.1).↓ 84% better

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

This FacilityWA Averagevs. WA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 29.0 This facility has had 78% fewer total inspections than the Washington average (2 vs. WA avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 78% fewer

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Pets Allowed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Olympia's city center to The Sequoia Assisted Living Community's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.37 miles to nearest hospital (Providence St. Peter Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Fieldstone Cooper Point
AL
IL
MC
Olympia
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 79
Rank #32 / 285
Yes
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 50
Rank #381 / 439
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 31
Rank #18 / 262
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #29 / 262
The Sequoia Assisted Living Community
AL
HOS
RC
Olympia
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 79
Rank #80 / 285
Yes
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 50
Rank #335 / 439
--2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 31
Rank #4 / 262
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 262
Artesian Place Assisted Living
AL
Olympia (Mcphee Road Southwest)
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 79
Rank #172 / 285
Yes
25
Facility 25
WA AVG 50
Rank #344 / 439
-
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #76 / 215
21
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
38
Facility 38
WA AVG 31
Rank #191 / 262
1.8
Facility 1.8
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #65 / 262
Fieldstone Memory Care Olympia
AL
IL
MC
RC
Olympia
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 79
Rank #185 / 285
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 50
Rank #367 / 439
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #119 / 215
4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 265
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 262
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #13 / 262
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Gig Harbor
49
Facility 49
WA AVG 79
Rank #233 / 285
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 50
Rank #297 / 439
Suite-6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #155 / 265
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 31
Rank #13 / 262
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.4
Rank #5 / 262

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Washington

The Sequoia Assisted Living Community is located in Olympia, Washington State.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Washington State.

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Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Age 65+ or disabled
General Washington resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Seattle).

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($70/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Washington resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WA

High urban demand; rural outreach.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$70/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WA resident, Medicaid-eligible, need help with 2+ ADLs/IADLs.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WA

Broader than COPES; serves ~20,000; self-directed option.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~240 hours/year) Assistive devices Training Transportation

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Age 60+
General WA resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

13 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural focus.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WA resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WA

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WA resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WA

High veteran use; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 61+ or disabled retiree
General WA resident, homeowner, income-based.
Income Limits (2025) ~$45,000-$70,000/year varies by county, e.g., King: $70,000
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value cap varies ~$250,000-$400,000
WA

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; offered statewide.

Benefits
Tax exemption (~$500-$1,500/year depending on county)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Washington SFMNP

Age 60+
General WA resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WA

Vouchers (~$80/season); serves ~20,000 via AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$80/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Sequoia Assisted Living Community

Is The Sequoia Assisted Living Community in a walkable area?

The Sequoia Assisted Living Community has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Sequoia Assisted Living Community?

According to WA state health department records, The Sequoia Assisted Living Community's license number is 2763.

How long has The Sequoia Assisted Living Community been in business?

The Sequoia Assisted Living Community has been operating for approximately 34 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Sequoia Assisted Living Community?

Yes, The Sequoia Assisted Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does The Sequoia Assisted Living Community have?

The Sequoia Assisted Living Community has 97 beds.

Has The Sequoia Assisted Living Community had any deficiencies?

The Sequoia Assisted Living Community has had 1 reported deficiency according to records from WA Dept. of Social and Health Services (DSHS).

Are there photos of The Sequoia Assisted Living Community?

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