THE SEQUOIAS
Grade A — 94/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
43
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Total Fines
$12,703
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
SEQUOIA LIVING INC
100%
MCVEY, SARAH
CHEN, CAN
MCVEY, SARAH
AGOSTINO, VALERIE
CORRIEA, RICHARD
HERMAN, STEVEN
HOWIE, CARL
ITO, HOLLY
JAMISON, DAVID
LIM, MARIANNE
LYNN, PATRICIA
MAYEDA, NANCY
SANDERSON, CORY
SPAULDING, DIANNE
SUEY, MARILYN
MCVEY, SARAH
SHOEMAKE, CHARLES
ATWOOD, MARTHA
WASLEY-FAIRLEY, SUZANNE
Penalties & Fines (1)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2023 | Fine | — | $12,703 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (20)
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control 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.
Nursing and Physician Services 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for THE SEQUOIAS?
THE SEQUOIAS in PORTOLA VALLEY, California has a CareGrader grade of A (Excellent), with a composite score of 93.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for THE SEQUOIAS?
THE SEQUOIAS has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 5/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does THE SEQUOIAS have?
THE SEQUOIAS has 20 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has THE SEQUOIAS been fined?
Yes. THE SEQUOIAS has $12,703 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.
How many beds does THE SEQUOIAS have?
THE SEQUOIAS has 43 certified beds with approximately 31 current residents (72% occupancy). The facility is located at 501 PORTOLA ROAD, PORTOLA VALLEY, California 94028. It is a non profit - corporation facility.
Data Disclaimer
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