01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-08-07 | 5 | 2025-08-07 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-05-24 | 8 | 2024-05-24 | 12 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-12-30 | 7 | 2021-12-30 | 4 |
CMS CCN 0554662026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
The Sequoias
501 Portola Road · Portola Valley, CA 94028 · San Mateo County
Certified beds43CMS provider file
Recent citation rows43current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
43 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 8 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-08-07 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-292025-08-07 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-292025-08-07 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-292025-08-07 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-292025-08-07 · HEALTHF0881Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-292025-08-07 · FIREK0353Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-222025-08-07 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-222025-08-07 · FIREK0363Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-222025-08-07 · FIREK0712Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-222025-08-07 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-09-052025-08-07 · FIREK0919Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-222025-08-07 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-222024-05-24 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-262024-05-24 · FIREE0039Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-262024-05-24 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-012024-05-24 · HEALTHF0640Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-012024-05-24 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-012024-05-24 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-012024-05-24 · HEALTHF0726Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-01 · complaint2024-05-24 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-012024-05-24 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-012024-05-24 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-012024-05-24 · HEALTHF0851Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-012024-05-24 · FIREK0291Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-2603 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $12,703 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- SEQUOIA LIVING INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 01/18/1967
- MCVEY, SARAHIndividual · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED · since 09/24/2019
- AGOSTINO, VALERIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/07/2020
- CORRIEA, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/19/2021
- HERMAN, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2017
- HOWIE, CARLIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2011
- ITO, HOLLYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/25/2022
- JAMISON, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2014
- LIM, MARIANNEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/21/2020
- LYNN, PATRICIAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/29/2020
- MAYEDA, NANCYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2016
- SANDERSON, CORYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/29/2024
- SPAULDING, DIANNEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/01/2014
- SUEY, MARILYNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/22/2023
- MCVEY, SARAHIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2019
- SHOEMAKE, CHARLESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/14/2020
- CHEN, CANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2017
- MCVEY, SARAHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/24/2019
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.28per resident day
RN hours0.61per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.00per resident day
Staff turnover6.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the California ledger →Other published facilities nearby
No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.