Continuing Care Retirement Communities
CCRC’s that support your health, happiness, and independence throughout life’s transitions.
Welcome to the next chapter of your story. How do you want it to start? At Sequoia Living — one of California’s leading nonprofit Life Plan and aging-services organizations — each day brings an opportunity to discover, learn, and grow. Enjoy all that life has to offer at each senior living community.
Sequoia Living’s four Life Plan Communities are situated in some of The Bay Area’s most scenic, culturally rich cities. Explore world-class dining in San Francisco, the small-town charm of nearby Walnut Creek, or the stunning landscapes of Portola Valley and Marin. Devoted staff and care team members help maintain your health and wellness goals. While you enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle, allowing you to express your creative side, participate in outdoor activities, attend classes or lectures, and make new friends who will enrich your life. From studios to one and two bedrooms, each apartment is light-filled and spacious, waiting for you to make it yours.
Add joy and years to your life by creating a fulfilling, joy-filled life surrounded by friends. Experience one of our retirement communities and see yourself thrive. Get to know our residents and staff.
Discover more about each of our CCRC Life Plan Communities, and Never Stop Growing at Sequoia Living. Schedule a visit today!
Community Living
Belonging By Design: 5 Ways a Life Plan Community Supports and Encourages Connection
Have you ever visited an independent living community and wondered how everyone knows each other? It’s not because life plan communities are full of extroverts—it’s due to the fact that [...]
April 6, 2026
Community Living
From Neighbors to Friends: How Community Living Builds Meaningful Relationships
Think about your most meaningful relationships—how long ago did you make that connection? Friends from your college days. Coworkers who remain friends. High school sweethearts. Although they might have started [...]
April 4, 2026
Community Living
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living Communities and Nursing Homes?
As we grow older, our needs naturally change not only physically, but emotionally and socially as well. According to LongTermCare.gov, nearly 70% of people turning 65 will need some form [...]
March 25, 2026
Community Living
Improving Cognitive Health for Older Adults Through Lifelong Learning and Community
When you reach retirement age, physical exercise becomes critical for maintaining your body. Regular walks, swimming, stretching, and strength training are excellent ways to keep your body in great condition. Just [...]
March 3, 2026
Community Living
Community Living in Walnut Creek Inspires Volunteerism
Just one block from Viamonte at Walnut Creek, a meaningful partnership is unfolding between neighbors. Twice a week, resident Linda Ault walks up the street to Joybound People & Pets, where [...]
March 2, 2026
Community Living
The Role of Lifestyle in Longevity: Why Where You Live Matters
Longevity isn’t just about extending life. Maximizing your healthspan is the key to a longer life—because a healthy body and mind will bring happiness and joy to those additional years. Similar [...]
February 27, 2026
Community Living, Residents
Life Plan Communities: 6 Benefits and 21 Questions to Ask Before Moving
When searching for a new home, location, budget, and lifestyle alignment are the top considerations. When looking into life plan communities, the same categories apply. Ensuring you’re in the right [...]
February 2, 2026
Community Living, Residents
Purposeful Aging: Why Independent Living Communities Reignite Passions and Hobbies
In retirement, you have more time and freedom than in any other stage of your life. This brings exciting possibilities and the chance to reimagine what life can become. You [...]
January 31, 2026
Community Living
Sequoia Living Becomes First Senior Living Partner of the Buck Institute’s LIVE Program
San Francisco, CA - Sequoia Living is excited to announce a new partnership with the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, becoming the first senior living organization to join the [...]
January 16, 2026
Community Living, Residents
Life at The Sequoias Portola Valley: A Community That Asks “Tell Me More”
The first time Mike and Suzanne ever saw The Sequoias Portola Valley, they weren’t visiting it. They were simply biking past. It was nearly 50 years ago. They admired the [...]
January 2, 2026
Community Living, Residents
Never Stop Reading: The Lifelong Curiosity of Judge Stephen Trott
Long before Stephen Trott became known for his distinguished legal career, he was part of The Highwaymen, a folk group that performed in the 1960s and produced a #1 Hit, [...]
December 22, 2025
Community Living, Residents
The Sequoias San Francisco Named One of America’s Best CCRCs for 2026
Sequoia Living is proud to announce that The Sequoias San Francisco has been named one of America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs, also known as a Life Plan Community) [...]
December 12, 2025
Community Living, Residents
Today Is Not That Day: Mike’s 60th Marathon at Age 80
On a dark Sunday morning in Manhattan, long before the city stirred, 80-year-old The Sequoias Portola Valley resident Mike Seashols quietly tied his shoelaces. It was 4:30 am on Sunday, [...]
December 2, 2025
Community Living
Happy Residents Tell Our Story Best, Life at Sequoia Living
At Sequoia Living, residents are the heart of our story. Their experiences reveal what makes each of our Life Plan Communities in the Bay Area an environment where people can [...]
November 26, 2025
Community Living
7 Reasons Life Is Easier in a Sequoia Living Life Plan Community
Life at a Sequoia Living Bay Area Life Plan Community means you have more time for what truly matters: connection, purpose, and joy. Whether you choose The Sequoias San Francisco, [...]
November 1, 2025
Community Living
Honoring a Legacy of Compassion: The Nancy Martin Award
Each fall, nearly 3,000 people gather at the Marin Senior Fair to celebrate the lives and contributions of older adults. And every year, one moment stands out above the rest: [...]
October 22, 2025
Community Living
Meet Sandor: A Proud Sequoian
Helping Families Discover Senior Living in San Francisco For Sandor, the path to a career in senior living in San Francisco began with a personal experience that reshaped his perspective on [...]
October 7, 2025
Community Living
Living in Harmony: Don’s Vibrant Life at The Sequoias San Francisco
Moving to a retirement community doesn’t mean slowing down; it can be the beginning of a new, enriching chapter. Just ask Don, a resident at The Sequoias San Francisco, whose [...]
September 23, 2025
Community Living
Wellness Versus Well-being: Understanding the Distinctions
The article is written by Sue Fairley, Executive Director, The Sequoias Portola Valley. In the senior living environment, the terms "wellness" and "well-being" are often used interchangeably; however, they embody distinct [...]
September 12, 2025
Community Living
Never Stop Finding New Paths: Meet Sally
After a life rooted in education, volunteerism, and family, Sally Knorp found her next chapter in a welcoming retirement community in Portola Valley, a life plan community - The Sequoias [...]
August 4, 2025
Community Living
A Community That Never Stops Loving Music
The Tamalpais Marin’s new Steinway brings harmony, legacy, and joy to community life. At The Tamalpais Marin, music doesn’t only echo from the common spaces; it fuels the spirit of the [...]
July 21, 2025
Community Living
Freedom to Live the Life You Love: Community Living in Retirement
This Independence Day, celebrate the type of freedom in retirement that truly matters to you. What does freedom look like after retirement? For many older adults, it’s not about slowing down; it’s [...]
July 2, 2025
Community Living
Meet the Newest Sequoians Living Life Their Way
At Sequoia Living, no two journeys are the same, but they’re all driven by a shared spirit: to Never Stop Growing. Whether it’s learning, laughing, exploring, or simply enjoying more [...]
June 4, 2025
Community Living
Never Stop Running: Jon Finds His Stride at The Sequoias
Life doesn’t stop. It finds a new pace. Jon has laced up for most of his life, but it wasn’t until recently that he truly found his stride. As a resident [...]
June 3, 2025
Community Living
How Culture Became the Heart of Sequoia Living
When the world shifted during the pandemic, so did Sequoia Living. Five years ago, while navigating the unknowns of unprecedented times, something unexpected and powerful began to take root across [...]
May 2, 2025
Community Living
Meet the Newest Sequoians: Unlocking The Next Chapter
For the newest Sequoians, moving into a life plan community is not just about downsizing, it is about stepping into a life filled with connection, purpose, and opportunities to Never [...]
April 30, 2025
Community Living
Paving the Way to Community Living for Two Generations
Sequoia Living has been a trusted provider of community living for generations, offering older adults a vibrant and maintenance-free lifestyle. With four life plan communities—The Tamalpais Marin, Viamonte at Walnut [...]
March 12, 2025
Community Living
Best Cities for Older Adults: Why San Francisco Tops AARP’s Livability Index
Why San Francisco Is the Best Big City for Older Adults, According to AARP. When you walk out the front door of The Sequoias San Francisco, you immediately know why this [...]
March 10, 2025
Community Living
Aging in Place vs. CCRC Living
You might believe that staying in your home or aging in place will save you money and provide a sense of safety and security. However, when comparing aging in place [...]
January 15, 2025
Community Living
Finding Your Community After Retirement
Many people root themselves in an area because it’s where their support system is. It provides peace of mind when there’s someone just a phone call away, whether planning a [...]
August 19, 2024
In retirement, you have more time and freedom than in any other stage of your life. This brings exciting possibilities and the chance to reimagine what life can become. You can prioritize more fun and excitement, learn new hobbies, focus on your health, or…
January 31, 2026