Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Terrace
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
18800 Florida Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Huntington Terrace in Huntington Beach, California offers assisted living, memory care, and independent living in a larger community with 185 licensed beds.
- Licensed capacity
- 185 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2015
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Huntington Terrace has logged 2 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) across 11 years of operation, with 1 of those occurring within the past three years alongside a marked rise in complaint activity.
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- Track record — Over 11 years of licensed operation, the community has accumulated 2 Type A findings and 4 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting gaps), a modest total for a large, long-running community of this size.
- Recent 3 years — One Type A and one Type B citation occurred in the past three years, meaning the lifetime total is not evenly spread but includes a recent instance worth discussing directly with staff.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (19 lifetime, 14 in just the past three years) far outnumber routine inspections (4 lifetime), and of the allegations investigated, 3 were substantiated versus 30 unsubstantiated and 3 unfounded, an overall substantiation rate near 8%.
- Operating tenure — More than a decade of continuous licensure gives a reasonably long baseline to judge the record against, and the pattern shown is occasional findings rather than a persistent or worsening trend.
- 1.Can you walk us through what the most recent Type A and Type B citations were about and what corrective steps were taken?
- 2.Which categories of allegations were substantiated, and what corrective actions were verified afterward?
- 3.Given the high volume of complaint investigations relative to inspections, what is driving that volume and how are complaints tracked and resolved?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306004796
- 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
- 4
- Complaint investigation visits
- 19
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 2
- Type B citations · administrative
- 4
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 28
Complaint investigation
Jan 9, 2026
Complaint investigation
Dec 22, 2025
Complaint investigation
Dec 2, 2025
Facility evaluation
Dec 2, 2025
Complaint investigation
Nov 24, 2025
1–5 of 28 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$3,200 / mo
- Studios
- $3,200 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $4,000 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$5,330 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,330 / mo
- Studios
- $7,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
4 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
2 services
- Dementia-certified staff
- Specialized memory care activities
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
22 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Swimming pool / Hot tub
- Piano / Music room
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Patio seating areas
- Putting green / Golf
Dining Options
8 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.4Average RatingAveraged from 194 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Huntington Terrace is widely praised for warm, caring staff, good food, and a friendly atmosphere, but families should ask about staffing consistency, communication reliability, and how fees rise over time.
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- Staff & care — Across many years and reviewers, staff are described as kind, attentive, and genuinely caring toward residents, often remembered by name for going above and beyond.
- Dining — The food is repeatedly called a highlight, with residents and families praising restaurant-style service, taste, and variety.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Reviewers consistently highlight the pretty courtyard, pool, casitas, and inviting common areas where residents socialize and enjoy the outdoors.
- Activities — Many mention a full activities calendar including live music, exercise classes, water aerobics, and games that keep residents engaged.
- Communication — Several families note that admissions and move-in staff, such as sales and marketing directors, were personable and made the transition process smooth.
- Staff & care — A number of reviews describe frequent staff turnover, rotating caregivers, and periods of being short-staffed, which some families felt affected consistency of care.
- Communication — Several reviewers mention that messages to staff or management sometimes go unanswered and that updates on a loved one's routine or condition can be inconsistent.
- Financial transparency — Some families report rent and care fees rising noticeably within the first year, and worry about future increases tied to corporate ownership.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — A few reviewers describe some areas, especially older rooms, fixtures, and the memory care unit, as dated or in need of updates, so it's worth touring specific room types before deciding.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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