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 #88 / 298Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 88th out of 298 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.

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 benchmarked This 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.
34 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #335 / 438Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 335th out of 438 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.
27 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$4,825/Month

License Details

Facility TypeBoarding Home
CountyThurston
License Number2763

Certifications & Programs

Healthy Living Life Enrichment ProgramA Radiant Senior Living program that guides activities supporting residents’ physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through exercise, social engagement, learning, and recreation.

Leadership

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Physical TherapyListed as: Onsite physical therapy (partner)

Additional Services

1 service
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Beauty Salon
Laundry
Parking
Community Kitchen
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
Exercise Classes
Games (Scrabble, Pinochle, Bridge, Trivia)
Pizza Parties
Baking
Art Workshops
Highlights
  • Accessible Apartments and Community Common Areas

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Sequoia Assisted Living Community.
  • Private dining room for family events.
  • Guests welcome at meals.

Room Accommodations

Building TypeTwo-story
Studio Floor plans as listed by the community: Studio · Studio – Alcove · Studio – Deluxe Floor plans: Deluxe
1 Bedroom

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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

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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

Places of interest near The Sequoia Assisted Living Community

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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Compare Assisted Living around Olympia

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 Memory Care Olympia
AL
IL
MC
RC
Olympia
62
Facility 62
WA AVG 79
Rank #191 / 298
Yes
19
Facility 19
WA AVG 51
Rank #367 / 438
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #117 / 213
4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 264
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 28
Rank #13 / 261
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #13 / 261
Fieldstone Cooper Point
AL
IL
MC
Olympia
120
Facility 120
WA AVG 79
Rank #36 / 298
Yes
17
Facility 17
WA AVG 51
Rank #381 / 438
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-4
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 264
3
Facility 3
WA AVG 28
Rank #18 / 261
0.8
Facility 0.8
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #29 / 261
Artesian Place Assisted Living
AL
Olympia (Mcphee Road Southwest)
65
Facility 65
WA AVG 79
Rank #179 / 298
Yes
25
Facility 25
WA AVG 51
Rank #344 / 438
-
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
WA AVG 75.8%
Rank #75 / 213
21
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 264
39
Facility 39
WA AVG 28
Rank #196 / 261
1.9
Facility 1.9
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #75 / 261
The Sequoia Assisted Living Community
AL
HOS
RC
Olympia
97
Facility 97
WA AVG 79
Rank #88 / 298
Yes
27
Facility 27
WA AVG 51
Rank #335 / 438
--2
0
Facility 0
WA AVG 8
Rank #1 / 264
1
Facility 1
WA AVG 28
Rank #4 / 261
0.5
Facility 0.5
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #13 / 261
Penrose Harbor at Heron‘s Key
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Gig Harbor
79
Facility 79
WA AVG 79
Rank #145 / 298
Yes
36
Facility 36
WA AVG 51
Rank #297 / 438
Suite-6
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 8
Rank #154 / 264
2
Facility 2
WA AVG 28
Rank #13 / 261
0.3
Facility 0.3
WA AVG 3.1
Rank #5 / 261

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

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Washington State

The Sequoia Assisted Living Community is in Olympia, Washington State. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

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

Washington VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
WA specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home and residential long-term care support

WA Cares Fund

Washington WA Cares Fund

Eligibility

General
Washington residents age 18 or older who have earned WA Cares benefits through qualifying contributions and need help with at least three daily activities for at least 90 days as determined by the program.
WA specifics
Statewide benefits began July 1 2026. Full benefits can be earned after three qualifying years within the preceding six years or ten qualifying years; workers born before 1968 may qualify for partial benefits. A qualifying year requires at least 500 covered work hours. Services must come from registered WA Cares providers.

What it provides

  • Approved beneficiaries may use earned benefits for in-home care or eligible facility care.
  • Covered supports may include home modifications and adaptive equipment or paying a qualifying family caregiver.
  • The full lifetime benefit is up to $36,500 in 2026 and partial benefits depend on qualifying years.
In-home and community residential personal-care support

Medicaid Personal Care (MPC)

Washington Medicaid Personal Care (MPC)

Eligibility

General
Washington residents eligible for noninstitutional categorically needy Apple Health or its alternative benefit plan who meet the MPC functional assessment and do not require an institutional level of care.
WA specifics
MPC differs from Community First Choice and COPES. Personal care can be authorized at home or in eligible adult family homes and assisted living facilities contracted for adult residential care. Financial eligibility follows the qualifying Apple Health coverage category.

What it provides

  • Authorized personal-care help with daily activities.
  • Assessment-based nursing support may also be available when not already provided through another resource.
In-home & community support

Community Options Program Entry System (COPES)

WA Medicaid COPES

Income limit
COPES financial eligibility is program-specific.

Eligibility

General
COPES is a Washington Medicaid home/community long-term-care program requiring qualifying functional needs and financial eligibility.
WA specifics
DSHS long-term-care manual includes current COPES guidance; assessment and authorized service plan govern individual services.

What it provides

  • Authorized home/community long-term services and supports.
Caregiver support

Washington Family Caregiver Support Program

WA NFCSP

Eligibility

General
Washington supports unpaid family caregivers of adults; program-specific assessment and local eligibility determine services.
WA specifics
Local family caregiver support programs provide assessment and resources.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information training counseling and respite may be available based on assessment and local funding.
In-home support

Community First Choice (CFC)

Washington Community First Choice

Income limit
Medicaid financial eligibility depends on the applicant coverage group.

Eligibility

General
Community First Choice is a Medicaid state-plan home/community service option for eligible people with qualifying functional needs; it is not restricted to age 65 or older.
WA specifics
CFC is a state-plan option rather than the COPES waiver; assessment and person-centered service planning apply.

What it provides

  • Approved personal assistance and related community supports based on assessment.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Washington OAA Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
OAA nutrition services have no income means test; priority is directed to people with greatest economic or social need.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility is not asset-tested.

Eligibility

General
Older Americans Act supportive and nutrition services generally serve adults age 60 or older; individual services can have additional criteria and specified exceptions.
WA specifics
Services are subject to local availability and funding; the OAA does not guarantee an individual entitlement.

What it provides

  • Locally available nutrition and supportive services may include meals and in-home assistance.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Washington Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
QMB countable income at or below 110% FPL; SLMB over 110% through 120%; QI-1 over 120% through 138%; Household and income-counting methods can change the determination.
Asset limit
Washington Medicare Savings Programs do not require a resource test.

Eligibility

General
Meet Washington general eligibility plus Medicare Part A entitlement or qualifying SSA Low-Income Subsidy enrollment under current state rule.
WA specifics
QDWI has separate under-65 employment disability and income rules; QI-1 is subject to federal funding and cannot be combined with Medicaid.

What it provides

  • QMB pays Medicare premiums and applicable cost sharing; SLMB and QI-1 pay Part B premiums; QDWI pays Part A premiums.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Washington LIHEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating or energy costs
Income limit
Depends on household size under current state guidelines.

Eligibility

General
Washington household meeting LIHEAP net-income and other eligibility criteria; local providers determine eligibility.
WA specifics
Assistance depends on income household size home heating costs and local funding; eligible repair and replacement supports can be available.

What it provides

  • Eligible home-energy costs and certain unsafe heating or cooling system repair/replacement.
Homeowner tax relief

Senior Citizens Property Tax Exemption

Washington Senior Property Tax Exemption

Income limit
Combined disposable-income threshold depends on county and tax year.

Eligibility

General
Eligible Washington homeowners age 61 or older or meeting qualifying disability/veteran criteria; ownership principal-residence and income rules apply.
WA specifics
Apply through county assessor using the applicable tax-year county thresholds; Exemption and tax-deferral programs have distinct rules.

What it provides

  • Qualifying reduction of property tax based on county income tier and exempt levies.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Sequoia Assisted Living Community

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 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.
02 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.
03 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.
04 Are pets allowed at The Sequoia Assisted Living Community?
Yes, The Sequoia Assisted Living Community allows residents to bring their pets.
05 What is the best email address for The Sequoia Assisted Living Community?
The team at The Sequoia Assisted Living Community can be reached at hotline@radiantseniorliving.com.
06 How many beds does The Sequoia Assisted Living Community have?
The Sequoia Assisted Living Community has 97 beds.
07 How much does The Sequoia Assisted Living Community cost per month?
Pricing at The Sequoia Assisted Living Community starts at $4,825 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.