MC Sterling Care
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Huntington Beach, CA

MC Sterling Care

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

Overview of Mc Sterling Care

Mc Sterling Care is a residential care community in Huntington Beach, CA, offering personal care. With its intimate and home-like setting, the community ensures older adults have a laid-back retirement. Exceptional services, including nutritious meals, round-the-clock assistance, and recreational activities, are also provided to help residents maintain their independence with ease. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care for their needs through customized care plans.

Light exercises and social gatherings help residents stay active and make friends. Cozy common areas and spacious rooms are also available, so residents can rest without hassles. With its ideal setting in the beautiful neighborhood of Huntington Beach, residents have quick access to their necessities and leisure. This residential care community provides high standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in California.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #354 / 1411Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 354th out of 1,411 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in California that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
AL
IL
MC
Huntington Beach
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #292 / 1,350
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 56
Rank #376 / 1,411
11
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #669 / 1,292
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,299
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #567 / 1,202
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Meadowlark Gardens III
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 56
Rank #697 / 1,411
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Meadowlark Gardens VII
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 56
Rank #725 / 1,411
5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #432 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Meadowlark Gardens II
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,036 / 1,350
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 56
Rank #537 / 1,411
4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,292
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #297 / 1,299
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.1%
Rank #1 / 1,202
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
MC Sterling Care
AL
MC
RESC
Huntington Beach-No
76
Facility 76
CA AVG 56
Rank #354 / 1,411
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CA assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

MC Sterling Care 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 MC Sterling Care

Is MC Sterling Care in a walkable area?

MC Sterling Care has a walk score of 76. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are pets allowed at MC Sterling Care?

No, MC Sterling Care has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of MC Sterling Care?

Yes — there are 6 photos of MC Sterling Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does MC Sterling Care provide?

MC Sterling Care offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care.

What is the address of MC Sterling Care?

MC Sterling Care is located at 8132 Sterling Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646.

What is the phone number of MC Sterling Care?

(714) 267-4105 will put you in contact with the team at MC Sterling Care.

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