The Sequoias Portola Valley
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, 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.

The Sequoias Portola Valley

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Continuing Care Retirement Community, 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.
The Sequoias Portola Valley accepts Medicare and private pay.
The Sequoias Portola Valley accepts Medicare and private pay.

Overview of The Sequoias Portola Valley

The Sequoias Portola Valley is a continuing care retirement community in Portola Valley, California, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care, hospice supports residents receiving end of life care, and respite care gives someone a short stay when their usual caregiver needs temporary relief.

Several care levels are available in one community. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain there rather than move elsewhere. The home has 328 beds and offers studios, one bedroom units, and two bedroom units. A studio suits one resident, while a two bedroom unit can accommodate a couple moving together. Total nurse staffing is 5h per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident.

Daily life can include hiking, bird watching, lawn bowling, garden activities, organized trips and excursions, and groups and committees led by residents. The garden provides an outdoor setting for activities, and rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support temporary recovery needs. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community.

Medicare and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to eligible short term skilled care rather than long term residence. Sequoia Living operates The Sequoias Portola Valley, and Suzanne Wasley Fairley serves as administrator. The range of care may suit a resident whose needs could increase over time, as well as couples who want to move together in a two bedroom unit.

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.
▲ 27.5% Above CA avg. ▲ 27.5% 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 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 vs California averages

Rank #40 / 289Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 40th out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 289 California facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.

Total nursing care Info This nursing home is ranked 40th out of 289 nursing homes we track 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.

5h 0m

18% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
43m
+15% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 42m 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 31m
+35% State avg: 1h 7m 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 46m
+8% State avg: 2h 34m per day · National avg: 2h 24m 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.
3h 30m
−10% State avg: 3h 54m per day · National avg: 3h 31m 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.
3m
−44% 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.
21m
−33% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 29m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 328 Rank #29 / 328Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 29th out of 328 nursing homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.

High-capacity home · May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

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 #26 / 182Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 26th out of 182 nursing homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
40 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #335 / 354Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 335th out of 354 nursing homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
12 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #204 / 290Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 204th out of 290 nursing homes we track in California for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 290. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
79.3% This home usually has availability
Similar to the California average: 82.6%
Occupied beds
260 / 328
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

About this community

License Details

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

Contact The Sequoias Portola Valley

This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.

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 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.

Overall vs. CA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (75% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% below)
• Citations per inspection (43% 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. 312.0 This facility has 75% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 75% 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. 13.0 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #1 / 290 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 290 nursing homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among the 290 nursing homes in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 24.0 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. 0.40.7 This facility has 43% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 0.7).↓ 43% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 716.0 This facility has had 56% fewer total inspections than the California average (7 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 56% fewer
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 113.0 This facility has had 92% fewer complaint visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 37.0 This facility has had 57% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 57% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 34.0 This facility has had 25% fewer official inspections than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 25% fewer
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 210.0 This facility has had 80% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2021 · 5 years of data

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Total health inspections 3

State average 12.1


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations
20 Rank #33 / 290Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 33rd out of 290 nursing homes we track in California for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 290 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.

State average 49.8

Citations per inspection
6.67 Rank #258 / 290Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 258th out of 290 nursing homes we track in California for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 290 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.

State average 4.75


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: 0.3


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9

0 critical citations State average: 0.3

0 serious citations State average: 0.9

20 moderate citations State average: 47

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
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%

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 #209 / 294Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 209th out of 294 nursing homes we track 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 294 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
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
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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.

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
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 #231 / 260Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 231st out of 260 nursing homes we track in California. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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 #132 / 260Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 132nd out of 260 nursing homes we track in California. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$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 #14 / 260Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 14th out of 260 nursing homes we track in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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

What does this home offer?

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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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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 61.1% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Canterbury Woods
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Pacific Grove
190
Facility 190
CA AVG 148
Rank #57 / 328
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 82.6%
Rank #229 / 290
-12%
6.10
Facility 6.10
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #7 / 289
+10%+44%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #74 / 290
6.5
Facility 6.5
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #251 / 290
-138A+
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 60
Rank #66 / 354
Front Porch Communities And Services
$3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $3.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #259 / 260
$5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $5.7MFiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #198 / 260
176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 176.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #5 / 260
55303
The Sequoias Portola Valley
NH
AL
CCRC
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Portola Valley
328
Facility 328
CA AVG 148
Rank #29 / 328
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
CA AVG 82.6%
Rank #204 / 290
-4%
5.00
Facility 5.00
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #40 / 289
-20%+18%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #209 / 294
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #33 / 290
6.7
Facility 6.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #258 / 290
-260-
12
Facility 12
CA AVG 60
Rank #335 / 354
Sequoia Living, Inc
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #231 / 260
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #132 / 260
109.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 109.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #14 / 260
55466
Windsor Skyline Care Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Salinas (Laurel West)
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 148
Rank #229 / 328
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
CA AVG 82.6%
Rank #219 / 290
-9%
4.34
Facility 4.34
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #108 / 289
-34%+3%
$63.9k
Facility $63.9k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #265 / 294
40
Facility 40
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #141 / 290
5.7
Facility 5.7
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #223 / 290
160A+
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 60
Rank #181 / 354
-
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #208 / 260
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #207 / 260
54.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #114 / 260
55871
Brookside Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Redlands
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 148
Rank #202 / 328
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
CA AVG 82.6%
Rank #146 / 290
+7%
4.60
Facility 4.60
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #71 / 289
-8%+9%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #1 / 294
32
Facility 32
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #105 / 290
4.0
Facility 4.0
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #138 / 290
-86A+-Michelle Mora
$13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #141 / 260
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #145 / 260
58.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #82 / 260
56372
The Villas at Saratoga Skilled Nursing & Asst Lvg
NH
AL
SNF
Saratoga
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 148
Rank #240 / 328
--
3.77
Facility 3.77
CA AVG 4.22
Rank #200 / 289
-15%-11%
$40.3k
Facility $40.3k
CA AVG $56.5k
Rank #246 / 294
60
Facility 60
CA AVG 50.2
Rank #216 / 290
5.5
Facility 5.5
CA AVG 4.6
Rank #214 / 290
282-
29
Facility 29
CA AVG 60
Rank #308 / 354
Strands LLC
$19.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $15.7M
Rank #66 / 260
$10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG $8.9M
Rank #71 / 260
54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG 61.1%
Rank #122 / 260
55435

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Sequoias 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 license number of The Sequoias Portola Valley?

The Sequoias Portola Valley's license number is 410500567.

What is the occupancy rate at The Sequoias Portola Valley?

The Sequoias Portola Valley's occupancy is 79.3%.

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.

Who is the administrator of The Sequoias Portola Valley?

Suzanne Wasley-Fairley is the administrator of The Sequoias Portola Valley.

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