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.
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.
The Sequoias Portola Valley is legally operated by Sequoia Living, Inc., and administered by Suzanne Wasley-Fairley.
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 3 | 10 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 70% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
| 1 | 3 | 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. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.4 | 3.3 | 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
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
| 7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer total visits than a typical California nursing home (7 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Complaint visits
| 1 | 13 | 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. |
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Other visits
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer other visits than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 57% better |
|
Official inspections
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
|
Complaint investigations
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
State average 12.5
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
State average 50.2
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.
State average: 0.4
State average: 1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
2,704 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 10 | 30 | 7,974 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,873 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,344 | 91 | 99% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 961 | 68 | 74% | 5.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 665 | 82 | 89% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 431 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 386 | 58 | 63% | 5.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 237 | 46 | 50% | 5.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 177 | 59 | 64% | 2.9 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 30, 2023 · $13K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for The Sequoias Portola Valley from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portola Valley's city center to The Sequoias Portola Valley'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.
| Vi at Palo Alto | NH AL IL MC SNF | Palo Alto | 876
Facility
876
CA AVG
104
Rank
#1 / 1644 |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
CA AVG
73.9
Rank
#851 / 1492 | -1% | 5.11
Facility
5.11
CA AVG
4.22
Rank
#38 / 327 | +28% | +21% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$56.5k
Rank
#1 / 334 | 90
Facility
90
CA AVG
81
Rank
#398 / 1400 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
50.2
Rank
#32 / 327 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
CA AVG
4.6
Rank
#58 / 327 | 1 | 640 | - |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#416 / 2087 | Cary Maslow | $15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$17.0M
Rank
#2 / 327 | $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$7.0M
Rank
#68 / 327 | 70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
70.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
45.2%
Rank
#327 / 327 | 555835 | ||||
| Canterbury Woods | NH AL IL SNF | Pacific Grove | 190
Facility
190
CA AVG
104
Rank
#180 / 1644 |
72.6%
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 | - | 138 | A+ |
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 | 1 | 223 | - |
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 |
The Sequoias Portola Valley is in the Portola Road neighborhood of Portola Valley.
The Sequoias Portola Valley is legally operated by Sequoia Living, Inc., and administered by Suzanne Wasley-Fairley.
The Sequoias Portola Valley has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Sequoias Portola Valley's occupancy is 79%.
The Sequoias Portola Valley has been operating for approximately 40 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Yes, The Sequoias Portola Valley allows residents to bring their pets.
The Sequoias Portola Valley is a government-operated nursing facility in CA.
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