Inspection Reports for
The Sequoias Portola Valley
501 Portola Rd, Portola Valley, CA 94028, CA, 94028
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
1 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
75% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Occupancy
Latest occupancy rate
79% occupied
Based on a November 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a decline in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy rate over time
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 260
Capacity: 328
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 21, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to continue the 1-year required Annual Inspection of the facility.
Findings
The facility was toured and inspected, including memory care and assisted living areas. No deficiencies were cited; all safety, medication storage, and facility requirements were met.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| John Calandra | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection visit. |
| Amanda Martinez | Nurse Manager | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit. |
| Pam Marron | Resident Director | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 260
Capacity: 328
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Nov 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as the required annual 1-year unannounced inspection to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The inspection found that all reviewed staff and resident files were complete except that one staff member (S1) did not have tuberculosis (TB) test results on file. A Type A citation was issued for this deficiency.
Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87411(f) Personnel Requirements - General: The licensee did not ensure that staff member S1 had TB results, posing an immediate health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Report Facts
Capacity: 328
Census: 260
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| John Calandra | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and cited the deficiency |
| Suzanne Wasley-Fairley | Executive Director | Facility representative during inspection |
| Amanda Martinez | Nurse Manager | Facility representative during inspection |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 260
Capacity: 328
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 1, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a case management follow-up on an incident reported on 2025-04-24 regarding a resident who slipped and fell in their room on 2025-04-17.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit. The Licensing Program Analyst reviewed relevant documents and conducted interviews related to the incident.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| John Calandra | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the case management follow-up visit. |
| David Nelson | Clinic Manager | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during the visit. |
| April Thompson | Administrator/Director | Named as facility administrator/director. |
Inspection Report
Census: 258
Capacity: 328
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 7, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was a Case Management visit conducted in response to a self-reported incident involving a resident who sustained multiple fractures.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the visit. Licensing Program Analysts reviewed relevant resident care documents and conducted an exit interview with the Director of Clinical Services.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| David Nelson | Director of Clinical Services | Met with during the visit and involved in the exit interview. |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 285
Capacity: 328
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 25, 2024
Visit Reason
An unannounced annual visit was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with licensing requirements.
Findings
The facility was found to be in good repair with adequate supplies and safety measures. Resident and staff records were complete and updated. No deficiencies were cited during this inspection.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 300
Capacity: 328
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Dec 16, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual required inspection to ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations.
Findings
The facility was generally compliant with health and safety regulations, including secure exit doors, locked medications, and proper hot water temperatures. However, 4 out of 4 resident files reviewed were found to be out of compliance.
Deficiencies (1)
CCR 87506(a) Resident Records: The licensee did not maintain separate, complete, and current records for each resident in 4 out of 4 files reviewed, posing potential health, safety, or personal rights risks.
Report Facts
Resident files reviewed: 4
Resident files out of compliance: 4
POC Due Date: Jan 19, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| April Thompson | Administrator | Named in relation to administrator change and communication during inspection |
| Sue Fairley | Executive Director | Named as facility Executive Director involved in inspection coordination and review of deficiencies |
| Christina Valerio | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and authored the report |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 300
Capacity: 328
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 6, 2023
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted regarding an allegation that the facility was not accepting a resident back after discharge from a skilled nursing unit.
Complaint Details
The complaint was substantiated. The facility failed to accept a resident back after discharge from a skilled nursing unit and did not follow the transfer process required by health and safety code.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility did not comply with the required transfer process under the health and safety code. The resident was not able to return to independent living due to ambulatory status and should be discharged from the skilled nursing facility and transferred to assisted living. The allegation was substantiated.
Deficiencies (1)
HSC 1788(a)(10)(A)-(C): Facility did not follow the required procedures and conditions for resident transfers as outlined in the continuing care contract provisions.
Report Facts
Capacity: 328
Census: 300
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Jaime Vado | Licensing Evaluator | Conducted the complaint investigation |
| Pam Marron | Resident Services Director | Met with Licensing Program Analysts during investigation |
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