Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
THE Sequoias
501 Portola Road Portola Valley, CA 94028 (650) 851-1501
CCN
055466
Certified beds
43
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Nurse staffing
5.71
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 1.00 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 10% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected August 7, 2025
5 citations · Health
D
F0582No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
D
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
Inspected May 24, 2024
9 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2024
D
F0640No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2024
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2024
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2024
D
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2024
D
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2024
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2024
D
F0851No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2024
F
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 1, 2024
Inspected December 30, 2021
6 citations · Health
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2022
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2022
E
F0655No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2022
E
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2022
E
F0814No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2022
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 27, 2022