The Sequoias-Portola Valley
Nursing Home Facility
501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
The Sequoias-Portola Valley is a senior care community located in Portola Valley, CA. It provides assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living for older adults in the Portola Valley area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (650) 851-1501.
Operated by Sequoia Living, Inc., which runs 4 communities in our directory.
With 328 beds, The Sequoias-Portola Valley is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in San Mateo County average about 31 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 71% of its licensed beds. That is below the San Mateo County average of roughly 87%.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in San Mateo County average about 3.9 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 5 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 6%.
The community is located in San Mateo County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 20 problems at The Sequoias-Portola Valley. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $12,703.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
The Sequoias-Portola Valley offers assisted living, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 328
- Occupancy 71%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.3
- Annual staff turnover 6%
- Last health inspection August 2025
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