Meadowlark Gardens VI

Overview of Meadowlark Gardens VI

Meadowlark Gardens VI is an esteemed community situated in the thriving neighborhood of Pratt Cir, Huntington Beach, CA, offering assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Here, residents have a comfortable and safe retirement with a compassionate and highly skilled team attending to their special needs around the clock. The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry to ensure maintenance-free retirement.

Enrich your later years with a full calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to your enjoyment and leisure. Healthy and delicious home-cooked meals are also served for your dietary needs and preferences. The community also optimizes Veteran benefits and tax benefits to ease residents’ financial restraints. Make every moment of your best years count with the community’s dedicated care and top-notch quality.

Facility Direct Line (714) 840-1776

Capacity and availability

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

21 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 58 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

100%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

6 / 6

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJune 27, 2005

CountyOrange

Meadowlark Gardens VI is legally operated by Meadowlark Gardens, Inc., and administered by Christine Wilkes.

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	2	12	This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 12).↓ 83% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	0	3	This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.3	4	This facility has 93% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 93% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total inspections 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.	6	16	This facility has had 63% fewer total inspections than the California average (6 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 63% fewer
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	1	13	This facility has had 92% fewer complaint visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer Rank #210 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	1	7	This facility has had 86% fewer other visits than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 86% fewer
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	4	4	This facility has official inspections in line with the California average (4 vs. CA avg 4).— At avg
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	1	10	This facility has had 90% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 90% fewer

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What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 65 Years Old

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

5.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Huntington Beach's city center to Meadowlark Gardens VI's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

Who is the owner of Meadowlark Gardens VI?

Meadowlark Gardens VI is legally operated by Meadowlark Gardens, Inc., and administered by Christine Wilkes.

Is Meadowlark Gardens VI in a walkable area?

Meadowlark Gardens VI has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Meadowlark Gardens VI?

Meadowlark Gardens VI's occupancy is 100%.

How long has Meadowlark Gardens VI been in business?

Meadowlark Gardens VI has been operating for approximately 21 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Meadowlark Gardens VI?

No, Meadowlark Gardens VI has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Meadowlark Gardens VI?

Christine Wilkes is the administrator of Meadowlark Gardens VI.

How many beds does Meadowlark Gardens VI have?

Meadowlark Gardens VI has 6 beds.

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