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The Sequoias-Portola Valley

501 Portola Road

Portola Valley, CA 94028

328 beds • Est. 1985 (40 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.9 Good

3 state citations and 1 verified complaint across 7 inspections since 2023. The verified complaint, investigated in October 2023, was substantiated: the facility failed to follow the required transfer process under health and safety code when a resident sought to return to independent living from the facility's skilled nursing unit. Of the 3 state citations, 1 was serious, issued in November 2025 when a staff file was found missing required TB results. The 2 minor citations were issued across earlier inspections. A May 2025 case management visit following a resident fall and a March 2025 visit following a resident fracture both closed with no deficiencies cited. The most recent annual inspection in November 2025 otherwise found the facility in good order, with safety systems, medications, resident records, and physical plant all in compliance.


Why we like it

The Sequoias-Portola Valley is a 328-bed continuing care retirement community on a 42-acre campus in Portola Valley. The facility offers assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing.

The community was established in 1958 (68 years ago) and operates as a non-profit.

  • Full continuum of care

    Multiple levels of care available — age in place without needing to move to a different community.

  • Established community

    Licensed for 40 years with a long track record of operation.

  • Spacious campus

    42-acre campus with room for outdoor activities and walking.

  • Non-profit organization

    Operates as a non-profit, meaning revenue goes back into resident care and community improvements.

  • Memory care specialty

    Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.

  • Large-scale community

    With 328 beds, this is a large community — may feel more institutional than home-like.


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Where you'll live

501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Emergency Call System
Memory Care Program
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities Program
Fitness Center
Garden
Pet Friendly

Frequently asked questions

How safe is The Sequoias-Portola Valley?
The Sequoias-Portola Valley has a FYI Safety Score of 8.9 out of 10, based on California state inspection records. 3 state citations and 1 verified complaints have been documented since 2021 across 7 inspections.
Does The Sequoias-Portola Valley offer memory care?
Yes, The Sequoias-Portola Valley offers Memory Care services. Care types available include: Assisted Living, Memory Care.
Does The Sequoias-Portola Valley accept Medi-Cal?
The Sequoias-Portola Valley is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was The Sequoias-Portola Valley last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to The Sequoias-Portola Valley was on 2025-11-21. The facility has received 7 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does The Sequoias-Portola Valley have?
The Sequoias-Portola Valley has 3 state citations and 1 verified complaints since 2021 across 7 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 8.9 out of 10, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has The Sequoias-Portola Valley been in operation?
The Sequoias-Portola Valley has been licensed for 40 years in Portola Valley, California, with a licensed capacity of 328 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
410500567
Size
328 beds (Large Community (50+ beds))
Licensed Since
November 5, 1985 (40 years)
Licensee
Sequoia Living, Inc.
Administrator
Suzanne Wasley-Fairley
Phone
(650) 851-1501
Address
501 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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