ABOUT SEQUOIA LIVING

Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is one of California’s leading nonprofit Life Plan and aging-services organizations in the Bay Area.  We provide stimulating, joyful living environments and services that enrich the lives of older adults from all economic backgrounds.

Through our diverse network of life plan communities, affordable housing communities, and community service programs, our team of extraordinary people seeks to create everyday experiences that bring joy and promote lifelong growth.

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Our mission is to provide homes and services for healthy and joyful aging.

  • We believe every day is an opportunity to grow stronger, wiser, and more connected to the people and the world around us.
  • We believe our job is to help make every day a joyful experience for residents, program participants, community members, and each other.
  • We believe in creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected for who they are.
  • We believe every day should include at least a little fun — however you choose to define it.

A Full Circle of Support

Sequoia Living brings together a range of communities and services designed to support older adults and the broader community.

Our offerings include:

  • Life Plan Communities
    Engaging, maintenance-free living with access to a full continuum of care
  • Affordable Housing Communities
    Stable, welcoming homes for older adults from diverse economic backgrounds
  • Community Services
    Programs that serve thousands across the Bay Area, including senior centers and wellness initiatives
  • Intergenerational Programs
    Opportunities to connect across generations through education and mentorship
  • Senior Services for Northern California
    Philanthropic efforts that expand access, fund innovation, and support those in need

Each part of this work contributes to a larger vision, creating environments where people feel connected, supported, and have the opportunity to Never Stop Growing.

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What Makes Sequoia Living Different?

Places … Sequoia Living communities and programs are located in unique and stimulating neighborhoods that promote a lifelong spirit of exploration.

People … We embrace diversity and inclusion, providing services, programs, and employment opportunities for people from all economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
Read about residents and staff or meet a few team members.

Pride … Our recipe for success is blending residents and program participants with Sequoia Living team members in unique, supportive environments to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts. We bring remarkable people together who share a common goal: to provide service above and beyond the ordinary.

Spirit … Sequoia Living seeks to inspire personal growth and well-being, whether through participation in activities and programs, or reflection and contemplation.

We believe growth is fundamental to well-being.

Inclusion and Belonging Statement

Our promise at Sequoia Living is always to be a safe place for people to be who they are.

We are committed to fostering an environment where all individuals are welcomed, valued, and respected.

We believe in inclusion, not exclusion. Join our team, explore an open role. 

Community Living for Two Generations | group of Viamonte residents

A Mission Rooted in Inclusion and Growth

Our mission is to provide homes and services for healthy and joyful aging for people of all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, abilities, faiths, identities, backgrounds, and walks of life. While we may be a small voice in a very big conversation, we will step up, show up, and speak up.

We have long lived by the values of inclusion. We will continue to listen, learn, and work together to end the prejudices that have had such devastating effects on society and on the people we see each day in our communities and service locations. Whether they are a resident, a staff member, a program participant, a contractor, or a customer, everyone is valued. Every person who walks through our doors enriches us.