Fountain Valley, California
Seaside Terrace Retirement Community
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
9925 La Alameda Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Seaside Terrace Retirement Community in Fountain Valley, California offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care across a larger community with 250 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 250 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- December 2023
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 3
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 7
AI summary
Seaside Terrace has accumulated 3 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, affecting resident safety or care) and 5 Type B findings (administrative issues) since being licensed less than three years ago, with all 3 Type A findings falling within that same recent window.
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- Track record — Over just 2.7 years of operation, the community has drawn 3 Type A and 5 Type B citations along with 14 complaint investigations, a concentrated volume for such a short licensed history.
- Recent 3 years — All 3 Type A findings and 6 substantiated allegations occurred within the past three years, meaning the entire citation history to date is recent rather than dating back to an earlier, since-corrected period.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (14) far outnumber routine inspections (2), and roughly 29% of investigated allegations were substantiated, indicating a meaningful share of complaints were confirmed rather than dismissed.
- Operating tenure — With licensing dated to December 2023, the community has a limited operating history, so this concentration of findings has occurred quickly relative to how long it has been open.
- 1.Can you walk through what led to each of the 3 Type A citations and what corrective actions were verified by the state afterward?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated among the 6 confirmed cases, and what changes were made in response?
- 3.Given how young the license is, what specific staffing or care-plan changes have been made since the most recent citations to prevent repeat findings?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306006386
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 2
- Complaint investigation visits
- 14
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 5
- Substantiated allegations
- 6
Available reports · 20
Facility evaluation
May 21, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 19, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint investigation
Oct 30, 2025
1–5 of 20 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,700 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $4,700 / mo
- Studios
- $5,200 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $6,100 / mo
Financial Assistance
What is the ALW?
The Assisted Living Waiver is a Medi-Cal program that pays for assisted living care in place of a nursing home. Residents must be on Medi-Cal (no share of cost) and meet a nursing-facility level of care; only communities enrolled with the state can accept it.
Listed as a participating provider by the California Department of Health Care Services (Jan 2026 list).
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
17 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
Dining Options
5 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.0Average RatingAveraged from 3 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Experiences vary widely at Seaside Terrace, with clean grounds and good care praised by some, while others report a run-down building and inattentive staff, so a careful tour is essential.
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- Atmosphere & grounds — Some visitors describe a clean, welcoming environment with residents actively socializing during tours.
- Staff & care — Families note that staff have handled resident health issues well and that overall care can be quite good.
- Value & pricing — Reviewers mention that services are bundled into the monthly fee and that costs can be somewhat lower than other options.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One reviewer found the building run-down and poorly maintained, so families should ask about the age and upkeep of the physical plant.
- Staff & care — There are reports of long waits for tours and staff gossiping instead of assisting, worth clarifying by observing staff behavior firsthand.
- Dining — At least one account describes the food as poor, so sampling a meal and reviewing the menu during a visit is recommended.
- Activities — A younger resident felt isolated due to a lack of peers and age-appropriate activities, so families should ask about the age range and social programming.
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