Sequoia Living

About Us

Since 1958, Sequoia Living has created enriching environments where residents are empowered to build their best lives. Our communities are much more than places to live—they are places where residents learn, grow, and live life to the fullest.

Building on a Legacy of Experience


Sequoia Living owns and operates three continuing care retirement communities in Northern California: The Sequoias San Francisco, The Sequoias Portola Valley, and The Tamalpais in Marin County. We also manage three affordable housing communities in the Bay Area: Eastern Park Apartments and Western Park Apartments in San Francisco, Town Park Towers in San Jose; and The Woods, a manufactured housing community in Mendocino County for people 55 . Our newest community, Viamonte at Walnut Creek, is a new paradigm in senior living scheduled to break ground in Summer 2018 and open to new residents in 2020.

As a nonprofit organization, Sequoia Living reinvests our financial returns in ways that support our mission and enrich the lives of the people we serve. Through our Community Services programs, thousands of older adults receive services from two senior centers, healthcare education and referrals, and social services in low-income housing.

Our Core Values

Excellence - Everything we do is of the highest quality

Integrity - Being honest, responsible, and ethical

Respect - Honoring each person as unique and special

Service - Meeting needs and exceeding customer expectations

Stewardship - Using our resources wisely and well

Teamwork - Accomplishing our goals together

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We joyfully recognize that as human beings we are fundamentally alike in our needs and feelings, and at the same time we all reflect a rich tapestry of differences.  As a diverse people we have gifts to share.  When we provide the opportunities and encouragement people need to share their gifts, we create a better world for everyone.  Affirming this diversity means that we actively include all persons and value their variations.

Working for Sequoia Living

Our Culture

At Sequoia Living, each day brings an opportunity to make a difference. Our residents are fascinating, engaging, and talented, with a wealth of life experiences to share. Our staff members are caring, dedicated, and skilled, and go the extra mile to provide our residents with extraordinary service.

As a Sequoia Living staff member, you’ll find a friendly, rewarding environment with comprehensive benefits, and many opportunities for personal and professional growth. We recognize and value our staff with competitive salaries, excellent training, work-life balance, scholarships for advanced education, annual recognition events, and an Employee Assistance Program that provides free confidential services such as financial management and counseling.

You’ll also be a part of an organization with a unique blend of stability, innovation, and community service. For nearly 60 years, Sequoia Living has created vibrant living environments where older adults can learn, discover, and thrive. Today, we’re using the lessons we learn to redefine aging, whether it’s through our bold new retirement community, Viamonte at Walnut Creek, or the healthy aging programs in both our continuing care retirement and affordable housing communities.

We also care about seniors in the greater Bay Area and love to give back. Our nonprofit foundation, Senior Services for Northern California, provides funding for culturally sensitive community service programs like the San Francisco Senior Center and AARP Experience Corps® Marin that enhance the health and well-being of older adults throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Join the Sequoia Living Team

Sequoia Living has a long history of providing excellent service to our residents and clients. And much of this is the result of the high-quality of caring and service our employees bring to the job.

If you'd like to contribute your talents and skills to meeting the needs and improving the quality of life for older adults, please contact us. At Sequoia Living, you'll find a rewarding environment, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth.

At Sequoia Living, we care about the well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health care (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off (generous holiday and vacation), retirement plans (403(b) retirement savings and pension), employee assistance services, and tuition assistance.