Never Stop Growing

There’s more ahead.

Meet a few of our residents who are making time for what matters to them, from travel and creativity to friendships, new experiences, and lifelong interests.

Recognition & Partnerships

World's Best Culture
Tech Awards+ summit
Program of Distinction
Program of Distinction
Senior House & Senior Living Multimedia Campaign Winner - Marketing Award 2025
Program Merit 2026 Award
AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, logo, black and red
Best CCRC in America 2026 Award
Best Nursing Homes Short Term Rehabilitation 2026 Award
Best Assisted Living badge
Best Memory Care badge
Best Continuing Care Retirement Community

find your life plan community

Growth doesn’t end with retirement. It takes on new meaning. Welcome to communities where every day invites you to learn, connect, and continue to Never Stop Growing.

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The Sequoias

San Francisco

Enjoy city life bustling at your doorstep and panoramic skylines gracing your windows.

The Tamalpais Marin | Sequoia Living community, water ways view
The Tamalpais

Marin

Relish the stunning views and comfortable life made possible by these beautiful, maintenance-free homes.

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The Sequoias

PORTOLA VALLEY

Celebrating 65 Years of The Sequoias 
West of Stanford University and situated on 42 acres of exquisite grounds, these elegant apartment homes feature luxurious amenities.

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WALNUT CREEK

Discover elevated suburban living at these architecturally distinctive residences set amidst an upscale, walkable community.

Our Life Plan Communities

Healthy aging is all about finding purpose, passion, and enjoyment. It starts with surrounding yourself with vibrant people and a place to call home where each day is an opportunity to learn and thrive. That is what you will find in every Sequoia Living community.

You can expect

  • A welcoming home in a beautiful, convenient, and secure setting
  • A community filled with people who inspire connection and joy
  • Countless ways to meet new friends and stay engaged
  • Opportunities to serve, give back, and stay involved
  • Classes, activities, and experiences that spark curiosity and growth
  • Freedom to pursue new adventures at your own pace

With the right community, every year becomes a chance to discover something new, an opportunity to Never Stop Growing.

Located in some of the Bay Area’s most picturesque and culturally diverse cities, Sequoia Living’s four Life Plan Communities offer rich experiences and connection. Learn more about each community, also known as a continuing care retirement community (CCRC).

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Engage with Your Community

Thousands of Bay Area seniors maintain their health, live independently, and participate in educational and cultural activities through Empowering Children Bay Area, San Francisco Senior Centers, and Intergenerational Programs.

Make a Difference: Support Healthy Aging

Older adults from all economic backgrounds can enjoy healthy, fulfilling lives thanks to the support and programs offered by Senior Services for Northern California, the philanthropic organization of Sequoia Living.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A life plan community is a senior living community where residents start in independent living and can move to assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing as their needs change. It is also called a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Sequoia Living, a Bay Area nonprofit founded in 1958, runs life plan communities in San Francisco, Marin County, Portola Valley and Walnut Creek.

Yes. “Life plan community” is the newer name for a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). Both describe a community that pairs independent living with a continuum of care, such as assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing, so residents can plan for the future in one place. All four Sequoia Living communities are life plan communities (CCRCs).

Sequoia Living’s life plan communities charge a one-time entrance fee plus a monthly fee. The monthly fee covers dining, housekeeping and linen service, utilities, transportation, and fitness and wellness programs. Each community offers several contract options, including partially refundable entrance fees. Pricing varies by community and residence, so contact the community or schedule a tour for current rates.

Adults 60 and older can live at The Sequoias San Francisco, The Sequoias Portola Valley and Viamonte at Walnut Creek. Residents at The Tamalpais in Marin range in age from 60 to over 100. The Sequoias San Francisco, The Tamalpais and The Sequoias Portola Valley also require Medicare or equivalent coverage plus supplemental health insurance.

You can move from independent living to a higher level of care without leaving your Sequoia Living community. The Sequoias San Francisco, The Tamalpais and The Sequoias Portola Valley offer assisted living, memory care, and 24/7 skilled nursing with short-term rehabilitation. Viamonte at Walnut Creek offers assisted living and memory care.

Book online with the “Schedule a Visit” button on any community page, or call the community directly:

The Sequoias San Francisco offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24/7 skilled nursing with short-term rehabilitation, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Residents get chef-prepared dining with vegetarian and vegan options, weekly housekeeping and laundry, transportation and an on-site clinic. They also have a fitness center with classes and yoga, an art studio, gardens and a seven-story atrium. Dogs and cats are welcome within weight limits.

The Tamalpais in Greenbrae offers independent living, assisted living, and 24/7 skilled nursing with short-term rehabilitation, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. Its on-site clinic has nurses, therapists and a medical director. Residents get formal or casual dining, housekeeping and linen service, transportation, a pool and spa, exercise classes and a 24-hour emergency call system. Dogs and cats are welcome within weight limits.

Yes. Sequoia Living is a nonprofit life plan and aging-services organization that has served the San Francisco Bay Area since 1958. Its mission is to provide homes and services for healthy and joyful aging for older adults from all economic backgrounds. Besides its life plan communities, it runs affordable senior housing and community programs.

Sequoia Living has four life plan communities in the San Francisco Bay Area:

A new life plan community is coming to the Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland.

Yes. The Sequoias San Francisco is a nonprofit life plan community (CCRC) at 1400 Geary Blvd, close to Pacific Heights and Golden Gate Park. It offers independent living in Tower and Garden Court apartments, with assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing on site. Call 415.922.9700 to schedule a tour.

Yes. The Tamalpais is a life plan community at 501 Vía Casitas in Greenbrae, Marin County, with mountain views. It offers independent living apartments, assisted living, skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation, plus an on-site clinic with nurses, therapists and a medical director. Call 415.461.2300 to schedule a tour.

Yes. The Sequoias Portola Valley is a life plan community on 42 acres at 501 Portola Rd in Portola Valley, San Mateo County. It sits west of Stanford University, next to Windy Hill Preserve. Residents live in single-story homes with private patios and can get assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and hospice care on site. Call 650.851.1501 to schedule a tour.

Yes. Viamonte at Walnut Creek is a life plan community at 2801 Shadelands Drive in Walnut Creek. It has nearly 200 residences, club-style dining, a pool and spa, and assisted living and memory care on site. A new Sequoia Living life plan community is also coming to Rockridge in Oakland. Call 925.621.6600 to schedule a visit to Viamonte.

The Sequoias Portola Valley offers independent living in single-story homes, plus assisted living, memory care, 24/7 skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation and an on-site hospice center. The monthly fee covers meals, housekeeping and linen service, utilities, transportation, an on-site clinic, and fitness and wellness programs. Life enrichment includes arts and crafts, bridge, mahjong and resident-led committees. Dogs and cats are welcome within weight limits.

Viamonte at Walnut Creek offers independent living in nearly 200 residences, plus assisted living and memory care. It has club-style dining with a restaurant, bistro bar and private dining, and a flexible dining plan. The monthly fee includes biweekly housekeeping and linen service, scheduled transportation, utilities, Wi-Fi, cable and secure parking. Amenities include a fitness and wellness center, pool and spa, art studio, performance venue and bocce court. Viamonte is pet friendly.