The Sequoias
Portola Valley, CA · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 055466) · 43 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,703
Phone: (650) 851-1501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Sequoias holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The Sequoias reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 6.3 percent.
CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for The Sequoias, totaling $12,703.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
The Sequoias is a nonprofit corporation-owned nursing home in Portola Valley, San Mateo County, California, certified to participate in Medicare since January 1967. It is certified for 43 beds and reports an average of 30.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Sequoias holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 5 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.28, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Annual nursing staff turnover is reported at 6.3 percent.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record for this facility, totaling $12,703.00. There have been 0 payment denials. No abuse icon is noted in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated for The Sequoias.
No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on the Care Compare website before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Sequoias has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provided data lists this facility's provider type as Medicare; contact the facility at 6508511501 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm Medicaid participation.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.28 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 6.3 percent annually.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,703.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for The Sequoias.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Sequoias is certified for 43 beds and reports an average of 30.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a nonprofit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the provided data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 18, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); The Sequoias scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6508511501 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6508511501 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Sequoias' full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055466?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.