The Sequoias Portola Valley
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Portola Valley, CA
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The Sequoias Portola Valley

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Portola Valley, CA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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The Sequoias Portola Valley accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of The Sequoias Portola Valley

The Sequoias Portola Valley is a well-regarded life plan community in Portola Valley, CA, that offers comprehensive care options, ranging from independent living to skilled nursing. Featuring beautifully designed and well-lit floor plans, the community ensures older adults experience its home-like atmosphere. Maintenance services, 24-hour security, and restaurant-style dining ensure residents have a maintenance-free retirement. The community’s wide range of care allows residents to age in place.

Creative activities, fun-filled excursions, and a variety of games provide residents with plenty of options to spend their days actively and happily. Residents can also lounge and interact with their surroundings with the community’s top-notch amenities, including the library, beauty salon, and gift shop. Set in the tree-lined neighborhood near public transportation in Portola Valley, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. With several recognitions from esteemed partners, this life plan community is one of the best choices for senior living in California.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 58.8% Above CA avg. ▲ 58.8% Above CA avg.CA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 78.8% Above CA avg. ▲ 78.8% Above CA avg.CA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 59.3% Above CA avg. ▲ 59.3% Above CA avg.CA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 22.4% Above CA avg. ▲ 22.4% Above CA avg.CA average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to California state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 10th out of 327 homes in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 16m per day
Rank #10 / 327Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 327 homes in California for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 327 California facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.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.
This facility California avg (4h 13m per day)
vs California avg
+48%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Registered Nurse (RN) is +28% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 52m per day ▲ 28% State avg: 40m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 1h 19m per day ▲ 10% State avg: 1h 12m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 43m per day ▲ 3% State avg: 2h 39m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 35m per day ▲ 12% State avg: 4h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▼ 41% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 38m per day ▲ 20% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
62 days
Bed community size
328-bed community Rank #45 / 1644Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 45th out of 1644 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
40 years in operation Rank #34 / 1500Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 1500 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.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 12 / 100 Rank #1927 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1927th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
79%
Rank #687 / 1492Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 687th out of 1492 homes in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1492. 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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
260 / 328
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeRcfe-continuing Care Retirement Community
IssuanceNovember 5, 1985
CountySan Mateo
License Number410500567
State License TypesRCFE License #410500567

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Sequoias Portola Valley is legally operated by Sequoia Living, Inc., and administered by Suzanne Wasley-Fairley.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Garden
ActivitiesResidents can enjoy hiking, bird-watching, and organized trips and excursions
Wellness Programindependent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, short-term rehab, long-term care, memory care
Specific Programshiking and bird-watching, lawn bowling, garden activities, trips and excursions organized by the Life Enrichment team, resident-led groups and committees

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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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

10 points above the California average for nursing homes (81/100)

Rank #355 / 1400 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 355th out of 1400 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1400 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: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 10 points above the California average for nursing homes (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 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 9 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Total visits (56% below)
• Complaint visits (92% below)
• Other visits (57% below)
• Official inspections (25% below)
• Complaint investigations (80% 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. 310 This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better
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. 13 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #412 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 412th 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. 24 This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% 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. 716 This facility has 56% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (7 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 56% better
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113 This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better Rank #210 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th 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. 37 This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34 This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 210 This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021
Total health inspections 3

State average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
20 Rank #38 / 327Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 327 homes in California for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 327 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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.

State average 50.2

Citations per inspection
6.67 Rank #293 / 327Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 293rd out of 327 homes in California for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 327 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.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.

State average 4.65


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

19 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.4


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 1

0 critical citations State average: 0.4

0 serious citations State average: 1

20 moderate citations State average: 47.2

0 minor citations State average: 1.5
Citations history (last 5 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 07, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 56
Employees 36
Contractors 20
Staff to resident ratio 0 : 0
100% fewer staff per resident than California average
California average ratio: 1.81 : 1 California average ratio: 1.81 : 1See full California ranking
Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 7.6 hours
0% compared with California average
California average: 7.7 hours California average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full California ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 17,422

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 4 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 4
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 8 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 30 total: 20 full-time employees and 10 contractors. 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

15.5%

2,704 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 10 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2010307,97492100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse8083,87392100%8.3
Registered Nurse4041,3449199%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0339616874%5.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026658289%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0114405560%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014315459%8
Medical Director0114245358%8
Speech Language Pathologist0223865863%5.7
Qualified Social Worker0112374650%5.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0221775964%2.9
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 74%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 89%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 60%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 59%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 58%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 63%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 50%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 64%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K Rank #233 / 334Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 233rd out of 334 homes in California for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the California average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 334 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.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.
77% lower than California average

California average: $55K

Number of fines 1
58% fewer fines than California average

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
California average $55K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Oct 30, 2023 · $13K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 30, 2023
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.8
47% worse than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 23.0
103% worse than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.0%
99% worse than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.3%
86% worse than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.8%
120% worse than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.9%
72% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.5%
63% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.1%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.6%
5% worse than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
64% better than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 87.7%
6% worse than California average

California average: 93.2%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Government
Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.5M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$25.1M
Government Operated by a subsidized facility district.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.5M Rank #39 / 327Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 327 homes in California for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.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.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$25.1M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$25.7M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #136 / 327Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 327 homes in California for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.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.
$8.2M 109.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #321 / 327Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 321st out of 327 homes in California for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 56–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$24.4M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$32.6M

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (60% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.

Admissions
149 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 60%
Private pay 40%
Discharges
159 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 54%
Private pay 46%

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Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #865 / 1492
-2%
6.30
Facility 6.30
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #10 / 327
+10%+49%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 334
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #79 / 327
8.7
Facility 8.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #315 / 327
-138A+
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 2087
Shaida Behnam
$3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #166 / 327
$5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #248 / 327
176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #285 / 327
55303
Webster House
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Palo Alto (Crescent Park)
54
Facility 54
CA AVG 104
Rank #1114 / 1644
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #324 / 1492
+23%
4.93
Facility 4.93
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #51 / 327
+21%+17%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 334
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1400
23
Facility 23
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #58 / 327
5.8
Facility 5.8
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #265 / 327
-49-
90
Facility 90
CA AVG 57
Rank #171 / 2087
Elvyra Abare
$10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $10.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #150 / 327
$7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #155 / 327
76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 76.2%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #176 / 327
555156
The Vineyards – California Armenian Home
NH
AL
IL
MC
RESC
SNF
Fresno (Roosevelt)
412
Facility 412
CA AVG 104
Rank #27 / 1644
54.1%
Facility 54.1%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #1265 / 1492
-27%
4.63
Facility 4.63
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #76 / 327
+6%+10%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 334
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
37
Facility 37
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #142 / 327
6.2
Facility 6.2
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #279 / 327
1223-
24
Facility 24
CA AVG 57
Rank #1793 / 2087
Lucy Grayson
$13.8MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $13.8MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #181 / 327
$9.6MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #106 / 327
69.8%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 69.8%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #32 / 327
55955
The Sequoias Portola Valley
NH
AL
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Portola Valley (Portola Road)
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 104
Rank #45 / 1644
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
CA AVG 73.9
Rank #687 / 1492
+7%
6.27
Facility 6.27
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #10 / 327
-20%+48%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #233 / 334
91
Facility 91
CA AVG 81
Rank #355 / 1400
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #38 / 327
6.7
Facility 6.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #293 / 327
-260-
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 57
Rank #1927 / 2087
Steven Herman
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $17.0M
Rank #39 / 327
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $7.0M
Rank #136 / 327
109.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 109.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 45.2%
Rank #321 / 327
55466

Frequently Asked Questions about The Sequoias Portola Valley

What neighborhood is The Sequoias Portola Valley in?

The Sequoias Portola Valley is in the Portola Road neighborhood of Portola Valley.

Who is the owner of The Sequoias Portola Valley?

The Sequoias Portola Valley is legally operated by Sequoia Living, Inc., and administered by Suzanne Wasley-Fairley.

Is The Sequoias Portola Valley in a walkable area?

The Sequoias Portola Valley has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Sequoias Portola Valley?

The Sequoias Portola Valley's occupancy is 79%.

How long has The Sequoias Portola Valley been in business?

The Sequoias Portola Valley has been operating for approximately 40 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Sequoias Portola Valley?

Yes, The Sequoias Portola Valley allows residents to bring their pets.

Is The Sequoias Portola Valley a government-operated facility?

The Sequoias Portola Valley is a government-operated nursing facility in CA.

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