Sequoia Vista
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based on 55 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (32 vs median 13.0)
- High RN turnover (62%)
Bottom 25% in CA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $12,735 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility's nursing and therapy teams are frequently praised for being kind and attentive. However, families should closely monitor hygiene standards and ensure that communication regarding medical appointments and resident care is being handled proactively, as several reviewers noted lapses in these areas.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
55 reviews on Google“Sequoia Vista receives praise for its friendly, attentive nursing staff and a clean, pleasant environment for many residents. However, families should be cautious regarding reports of inconsistent communication, issues with hygiene/cleaning, and occasional lapses in medication or treatment management.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Clean and odor-free facility
- Friendly and welcoming administration
- Effective rehabilitation and therapy services
Concerns
- Inconsistent communication from staff and management (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Issues with cleanliness and facility maintenance (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Neglect regarding basic hygiene and bathing (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 55 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the warmth of your nursing staff and the welcoming administration; how do you ensure that this friendly culture is maintained across all shifts?
- 2With the recent focus on improving facility maintenance, what specific steps are being taken to ensure all resident rooms and common areas stay in top condition?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medication administration and tracking to ensure everything is handled with 100% accuracy?
- 4Could you tell us more about the daily meal service and what steps are being taken to improve the variety and quality of the dining experience?
- 5What is the protocol for communicating important health updates or changes in condition to family members to ensure we are always in the loop?
- 6How does the team approach daily hygiene and personal care routines to ensure every resident feels refreshed and well-attended to?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is so attentive & caring!”
“I noticed that the nurses front counter was redone and was greeted friendly when I arrived. The aides and nurses were very polite and patient I went to see was very happy with his care.”
“My mother in law has to stay for 20 days and this place is awful. They don't do anything to actually help there residents. The kitchen is filthy the food is disgusting.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Sequoia Vista has concerning patterns of deficiencies, particularly around resident rights and care planning, with families filing 30 complaints that triggered federal inspections. Issues repeatedly involve respecting residents' dignity, proper family notification procedures, and maintaining safety standards. While all documented deficiencies show correction dates, the frequency of complaints—including recent ones through December 2025—suggests ongoing problems that families should investigate thoroughly before considering placement.
Mar 9, 2026Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Mar 2, 2026Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Dec 18, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Dec 1, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Nov 14, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Aug 26, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 14, 2025
$8,278
Payment Denial
May 30, 2024
21-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sequoia Vista
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Mcclung, Barbra
Owner
Moyle, Kensett
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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