Sequoia Vista
Visalia, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055916) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $46,078 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (559) 732-2244 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sequoia Vista has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Sequoia Vista reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 4.91, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%.
Sequoia Vista has 2 federal fines on record totaling $46,078.00, along with 2 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status was noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Sequoia Vista is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Visalia, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 17, 1974. The facility has 99 certified beds and an average of 88.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sequoia Vista holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its four CMS ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 1 star, Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and Staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.91, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of about 0.38. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $46,078.00, and 2 payment denials on file for this facility.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Status was indicated in the data provided for this facility. No chain affiliation was reported, and there has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months according to CMS records.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details, as star ratings and penalty information are updated periodically. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sequoia Vista has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sequoia Vista accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 4.91, with RN hours at 0.38, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 51.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $46,078.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sequoia Vista has 99 certified beds and an average daily population of 88.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation was indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sequoia Vista has been certified since January 17, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Sequoia Vista scores 1, 1, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data — contact the facility at (559) 732-2244 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data — contact the facility at (559) 732-2244 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Sequoia Vista's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055916?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.