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 / 1646Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 1646 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
11 years in operation Rank #652 / 1504Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 652nd out of 1504 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 #416 / 2058Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th out of 2058 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published inspection data. 6 citations 30 total visits 20 complaint visits 4 official inspections 18 complaint investigations
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 #964 / 1475 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 964th out of 1475 homes in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1475 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at CA avg)
3 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (94% below)

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 #724 / 1434 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 724th out of 1434 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1434 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 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 inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 3016 This facility has had 88% more total inspections than the California average (30 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 88% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 2013 This facility has had 54% more complaint visits than the California average (20 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 54% more Rank #1125 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1125th 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 had 14% fewer other visits than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 14% fewer
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 had 80% more complaint investigations than the California average (18 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 80% more

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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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Huntington Terrace

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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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Compare Assisted Living around Huntington Beach

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Huntington Terrace
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185
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CA AVG 104
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Yes
80
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75
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30
20
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CA AVG 13
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2
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CA AVG 3
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11
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0S-H Huntington Terrace Opco And Msl Community Mgt LLCStudio / 1 Bed
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AL
MC
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142
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CA AVG 104
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Yes 57
94
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CA AVG 81
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10
6
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CA AVG 13
Rank #652 / 1388
0
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1
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CA AVG 13
Rank #1415 / 1504
82.4% Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Beach Terrace
AL
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120
Facility 120
CA AVG 104
Rank #560 / 1646
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95
Facility 95
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2
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Oakmont of Huntington Beach
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Huntington Beach (Garfield)
111
Facility 111
CA AVG 104
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80
Facility 80
CA AVG 59
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88
Facility 88
CA AVG 81
Rank #563 / 1475
19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
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1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1434
4
Facility 4
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60.4% Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Huntington Beach And Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meadowlark Gardens I
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Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 104
Rank #1319 / 1646
No 59
94
Facility 94
CA AVG 81
Rank #212 / 1475
6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
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0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1434
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #362 / 1504
100.0% Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Huntington Terrace is located in Huntington Beach, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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%.

How long has Huntington Terrace been in business?

Huntington Terrace has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Huntington Terrace?

Yes, Huntington Terrace allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Huntington Terrace?

Emily Turner is the administrator of Huntington Terrace.

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