Huntington Terrace
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Huntington Beach, CA

Huntington Terrace

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Huntington Beach, CA

Overview of Huntington Terrace

In beautiful Huntington Beach, California, Huntington Terrace offers a resort-inspired haven for seniors looking for an assisted living home. Their services center on empowering residents to live life to the fullest with personalized care and a warm and welcoming community. Residents choose from charming studios, deluxe suites, or even private casitas, all featuring emergency call systems and private bathrooms for comfort and security.

A professional, dedicated staff is available 24/7 to assist with daily activities like housekeeping and personal care. Delicious meals are prepared by on-site chefs in the elegant dining room, or residents can also dine in privacy if they prefer.  Exciting activities keep residents engaged, with options like fitness classes, social gatherings, arts and crafts sessions, and even outings to explore the nearby Surf City, when not relaxing in the heated pool and spa of this luxurious residential assisted living center.

Bed community size
185-bed community Rank #196 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 1657 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
10 years in operation Rank #662 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 662nd out of 1487 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #417 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 417th out of 2092 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 31, 2015
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

Huntington Terrace is legally operated by S-H Huntington Terrace Opco and Msl Community Mgt LLC, and administered by Emily Turner.

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

6 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #973 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 973rd out of 1401 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 75 out of 100. Letter grade C. 6 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 3 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (88% above)
• Complaint visits (54% above)
• Complaint investigations (80% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg)
• Official inspections (at CA avg)
5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per year (41% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
Latest Inspection January 9, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 610 This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 23 This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better Rank #599 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 599th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 44 This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 11.7 This facility has 41% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 41% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 3016 This facility has 88% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (30 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 88% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2013 This facility has 54% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (20 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 54% worse Rank #1124 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1124th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 67 This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 14% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 44 This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1810 This facility has 80% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 80% worse

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 300 / 375 / 420 / 600 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-storey

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Huntington Terrace

1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Huntington Beach's city center to Huntington Terrace's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.

Huntington Terrace
AL
MC
RC
Huntington Beach (La Bolsa)
185
Facility 185
CA AVG 103
Rank #196 / 1657
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 81
Rank #973 / 1401
4
20
Facility 20
CA AVG 13
Rank #1124 / 1388
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 3
Rank #599 / 1160
10
Facility 10
CA AVG 13
Rank #662 / 1487
--S-H Huntington Terrace Opco And Msl Community Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
AL
IL
MC
Huntington Beach (Goldenwest Street)
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #343 / 1657
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #563 / 2092
92
Facility 92
CA AVG 81
Rank #308 / 1401
4
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #715 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #738 / 1487
76.7% -Shi-III Mg Gp Of Shi-III Huntington Bch And Merrill GStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Ivy Park at Huntington Beach
AL
MC
Huntington Beach (Garfield)
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 103
Rank #412 / 1657
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1157 / 2092
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #185 / 1401
1
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #650 / 1388
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1160
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1391 / 1487
82.4% -Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Huntington Beach
AL
MC
Huntington Beach (Garfield)
111
Facility 111
CA AVG 103
Rank #640 / 1657
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #513 / 1401
3
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1388
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #412 / 1160
4
Facility 4
CA AVG 13
Rank #1100 / 1487
60.4% -Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Huntington Beach And Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sea Cliff Assisted Living
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Huntington Beach (Garfield)
84
Facility 84
CA AVG 103
Rank #894 / 1657
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #417 / 2092
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 81
Rank #1261 / 1401
2
18
Facility 18
CA AVG 13
Rank #1083 / 1388
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 3
Rank #1029 / 1160
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #805 / 1487
81.0% A+Sandpiper Senior Living LLCSuites

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Huntington Terrace is located in Huntington Beach, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Huntington Terrace

What neighborhood is Huntington Terrace in?

Huntington Terrace is in the La Bolsa neighborhood of Huntington Beach.

Who is the owner of Huntington Terrace?

Huntington Terrace is legally operated by S-H Huntington Terrace Opco and Msl Community Mgt LLC, and administered by Emily Turner.

Is Huntington Terrace in a walkable area?

Huntington Terrace has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Huntington Terrace?

Huntington Terrace's occupancy is 0.0%.

Who is the administrator of Huntington Terrace?

Emily Turner is the administrator of Huntington Terrace.

How many beds does Huntington Terrace have?

Huntington Terrace has 185 beds.

Has Huntington Terrace had any citations?

Huntington Terrace has had 6 reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).

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