Huntington Beach, California
Sea Cliff Assisted Living
Assisted Living · Memory Care · Independent Living
18851 Florida Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Sea Cliff Assisted Living is a community in Huntington Beach, California offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care.
- Licensed capacity
- 84 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- July 2022
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
- 2
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 2
AI summary
Sea Cliff Assisted Living has accumulated 7 Type A findings (the most severe citation class, covering resident safety and care) and 8 Type B findings (administrative, paperwork-related) over just 4.1 years of licensed operation, with 2 of the Type A findings and all 4 substantiated allegations falling within the past…
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three years.
- Track record — Across a relatively short 4.1-year licensed history, the community has already accumulated 7 Type A and 8 Type B citations, a volume that stands out given the limited operating window.
- Recent 3 years — Two Type A and two Type B citations were issued within the past three years, so the more serious findings are not confined to the distant past but include recent activity.
- Complaints — 13 complaint investigations have been logged against only 2 routine inspections, and 4 of those investigated allegations were substantiated while 16 were unsubstantiated and 10 unfounded, putting the substantiation rate at roughly 13% of investigated allegations.
- Operating tenure — With just over 4 years since licensing in mid-2022 and only 2 routine inspections on record, there is a limited base of inspection cycles from which to judge long-term consistency.
- 1.Which specific categories of allegations were substantiated in the past three years, and what corrective actions were taken and independently verified?
- 2.Can staff walk through what led to the 2 Type A findings issued within the past three years and what has changed since?
- 3.Given that complaint investigations (13) far outnumber routine inspections (2), what is driving the volume of complaints, and how does the community track and respond to them?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #306006146
- 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
- 0
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 7
- Type B citations · administrative
- 8
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 27
Complaint investigation
Jun 16, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jun 16, 2026
Complaint investigation
May 12, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 15, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 15, 2026
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Monthly pricing
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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
4 services
- Incontinence care
- Medication management
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Non-ambulatory care
Specialized Care
1 service
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
13 features
- Pet Friendly
- Activity room
- Library / Reading room
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Art studio / Craft room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Game room / Billiards
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Housekeeping Included
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Guest suites
- Fitness center / Gym
Outdoor Spaces
3 features- Outdoor common space
- Garden / Courtyard
- Walking paths
Dining Options
5 features
- Restaurant-style dining
- Room service
- Professional chef
- International cuisine
- Private Dining Room
Transportation
2 features- Personal Vehicle Parking
- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Guest meals available
Community Services
1 feature- Maintenance services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.8Average RatingAveraged from 26 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most reviewers praise attentive, caring staff and a clean, affordable community, but a handful of serious complaints about neglect and visitation restrictions warrant direct questions on a tour.
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- Staff & care — Many families describe caregivers as friendly, attentive, and genuinely affectionate toward residents, with some saying it felt like family.
- Value & pricing — Reviewers frequently note that Sea Cliff is reasonably priced and more affordable than comparable communities in the area.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Multiple reviews mention a clean, comfortable environment and proximity to a skilled nursing facility for added peace of mind.
- Activities — Residents are described as socially engaged, with regular activities and opportunities to interact with other residents.
- Dining — Several reviewers highlight good food and one resident who especially loved the meals, though satisfaction was not universal.
- Staff & care — A few reviewers report slow response times and a serious incident involving a fall with delayed assistance, so families should ask about staff-to-resident ratios and emergency response protocols.
- Communication — Some reviews raise strong concerns about restricted visitation and communication with family members, so it is worth clarifying the community's visitor and family-contact policies directly with staff.
- Cleanliness & maintenance — One review described an unpleasant odor and poorly maintained conditions, which contrasts with other reviewers calling the community clean, so a firsthand walkthrough is recommended.
- Daily life & dignity — A couple of reviewers felt staff were unkind or that residents were not well cared for, so ask current families about their day-to-day experience with staff attitudes.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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