The Sequoias Portola Valley sits on 42 acres with landscaped grounds and walking trails that connect right up to Windy Hill Preserve, and the place is known for awards in care, dining, activities, and friendliness, and you keep seeing the place mentioned for great meals, good staff, and plenty to do, with activities both outdoors and inside, including devotional activities, games like bridge and Mahjong, crafts like painting, pottery, and woodworking, along with programs that get people moving and thinking. The apartments have a lot of light and come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, some with private patios and gardens where residents can sit or garden themselves if they want, and the common areas inside are set up for people to gather, with air conditioning, restrooms, and parking for visitors.
Healthcare at The Sequoias Portola Valley covers a lot: there's high acuity care, diabetic and incontinence care, as well as help for people who can't walk on their own, and the place has a full range of services from independent living for healthy folks to assisted living for those needing help with things like bathing, dressing, and taking medicine, then memory care that's set up to help people with Alzheimer's stay safe, and for those who need it, there's skilled nursing with around-the-clock staff. The place is wheelchair accessible and has a modern emergency call system in every unit, so people can get help fast if they need it, while meals are prepared with care for nutrition and taste, and guests can visit overnight for up to 14 days with guest rooms available for a small fee.
The staff runs a Resident Services Program and Intergenerational Program that bring people together, and pets are allowed if they're within certain rules for size and type, mostly dogs, cats, and some smaller animals. Residents need to be at least 60, go through an application process that includes medical and financial checks, which usually takes about a month or two, and acceptance requires Medicare or similar coverage, though people can keep their own doctors. The monthly care fee covers meals, housekeeping, linen service, transportation, fitness classes, and visits to the on-site clinic, and there are wellness programs, fall prevention, and social connections happening around the community. The Sequoias Portola Valley is owned and run by Sequoia Living, which is a nonprofit, and the place also connects with services and other communities in Northern California, with some contracts offering partial refunds on entrance fees and several affordable housing sites tied to the organization. Residents can enjoy activities for the mind, body, and spirit, and folks form friendships with neighbors while keeping their independence in a safe and caring setting.
