Best Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 19 assisted living communities in Huntington Beach, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CA
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Avg Walk Score: 69/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Huntington Beach, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 56The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Huntington Beach, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. 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.
The ALM Inspection Grade — our own 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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.
Meadowlark Gardens III
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #974 / 1,887
A+97 / 100 — 14 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Meadowlark Gardens VII
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,009 / 1,887
A+97 / 100 — 14 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)5
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
15
Facility 15
CA AVG 13
Rank #479 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Meadowlark Gardens I
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
59
Facility 59
CA AVG 57
Rank #974 / 1,887
C+78 / 100 — 5 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Meadowlark Gardens VI
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
58
Facility 58
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,009 / 1,887
C+78 / 100 — 5 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)6
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #210 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
AL
IL
MC
Huntington Beach
150
Facility 150
CA AVG 103
Rank #312 / 1,492
Yes
75
Facility 75
CA AVG 57
Rank #511 / 1,887
A+97 / 100 — 14 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)11
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 13
Rank #716 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
8
Facility 8
CA AVG 13
Rank #734 / 1,452
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #639 / 1,313
Shi-III Mg Gp Of Shi-III Huntington Bch And Merrill GStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meadowlark Gardens II
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
67
Facility 67
CA AVG 57
Rank #746 / 1,887
A+97 / 100 — 14 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #325 / 1,452
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 1,313
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Ivy Park at Huntington Beach
AL
MC
Huntington Beach (Garfield)
142
Facility 142
CA AVG 103
Rank #375 / 1,492
Yes
57
Facility 57
CA AVG 57
Rank #1,037 / 1,887
A+97 / 100 — 14 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)10
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 13
Rank #651 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,363 / 1,452
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #505 / 1,313
Transformer Opco LLC And Oakmont Management Group LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Meadowlark Gardens V
AL
HOS
RC
Huntington Beach (Newland)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
65
Facility 65
CA AVG 57
Rank #796 / 1,887
B+88 / 100 — 5 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 13
Rank #214 / 1,452
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #392 / 1,313
Meadowlark Gardens, IncPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Loving Care Facility for the Elderly at 8271 Kiner Dr
AL
Huntington Beach (Pacifica)
6
Facility 6
CA AVG 103
Rank #1,166 / 1,492
No
64
Facility 64
CA AVG 57
Rank #827 / 1,887
A+97 / 100 — 14 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 1,387
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 1,433
2
Facility 2
CA AVG 13
Rank #1,270 / 1,452
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,169 / 1,313
V.s. Management Firm, IncPrivate Rooms
Oakmont of Huntington Beach
AL
MC
Huntington Beach (Garfield)
111
Facility 111
CA AVG 103
Rank #580 / 1,492
Yes
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 57
Rank #383 / 1,887
A93 / 100 — 10 points above the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100)19
9
Facility 9
CA AVG 13
Rank #809 / 1,387
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 3
Rank #478 / 1,433
5
Facility 5
CA AVG 13
Rank #972 / 1,452
60.4%
Facility 60.4%
CA AVG 74.6%
Rank #1,049 / 1,313
Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Huntington Beach And Oakmont MgmtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Meadowlark Gardens III

6102 Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens III

Prioritizing residents’ welfare, Meadowlark Gardens III is a distinguished community set in the harmonious neighborhood of Cornell Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, offering assisted living, hospice care, and respite care. With a compassionate and highly trained team attending to personal needs and preferences, residents do not have to worry about their daily living. Housekeeping and laundry services are also cared for to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging events are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy home-cooked meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and assistance with daily living activities are included in what you pay for, ensuring you receive the care you deserve.

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Meadowlark Gardens VII

9401 Nautilus Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens VII

Indulge in a peaceful retirement experience with Meadowlark Gardens VII, a supportive community in Huntington Beach, CA dedicated to assisted living. The community caters to residents needing day-to-day assistance by offering them compassionate support with their personal grooming, medication reminders, and more. Residents here are provided with safe, clean, and cozy accommodations that foster utmost comfort and independence.

Dedicated to helping residents in every stage of their lives, the community also offers compassionate hospice care for a comfortable end-of-life journey. Fun and creative activities are also available to make residents’ living experience as vibrant as possible. At Meadowlark Gardens VII, residents are encouraged to live the lifestyle they want with nothing to worry about.

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Meadowlark Gardens I

5912 Midiron Circle, Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens I

Peacefully nestled near serene parks like Gibbs Park and Meadowlark Golf Club in Midiron Cir, Huntington Beach, CA, Meadowlark Gardens I is an exceptional community that offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Here, residents receive top-notch care and assistance with a respectful and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also strives to promote a bright and friendly environment for residents to adapt to their surroundings easily.

Providing care since 1996, the community promises the finest quality of care and support that residents need to live comfortably. Here, residents are served healthy and delicious meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those who need assistance to live their golden years comfortably and safely with its dedicated care and specially designed amenities.

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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.

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach

Nestled in the sunny beach town of Huntington Beach, CA, Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach offers a welcoming atmosphere for seniors seeking independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can enjoy the classic beachy design, beautifully landscaped courtyards with BBQ areas, and spacious apartments equipped with modern amenities like washers and dryers. The community is conveniently located near shopping, dining, and outdoor activities, making it easy for seniors to embrace the vibrant Huntington Beach lifestyle.

Merrill Gardens provides a comfortable and supportive environment with a range of amenities and programs, including anytime dining, wellness programs, and scheduled transportation services. Residents can relax in inviting common areas, enjoy a movie in the theater, or unwind in the salon. With a focus on community engagement and individual care, Merrill Gardens ensures a fulfilling experience for all its residents.

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Meadowlark Gardens II

16412 Wishingwell Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens II

A trusted community since 1996, Meadowlark Gardens II in Wishingwell Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, offers assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. Committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, the community provides top-tier care and support for their unique needs in retirement. Residents get to keep their independence without having to worry about their daily living activities.

Recreational activities and exercise programs are orchestrated for residents to remain active and socially connected. Find comfort in mealtimes with healthy and delicious homecooked meals satisfying their dietary needs and preferences. Assistance with medication, regular monitoring of blood pressure, and visiting healthcare professionals are available for residents’ healthcare needs. Live your golden years without worries with genuine care and an inviting environment.

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Ivy Park at Huntington Beach

7401 Yorktown Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Overview of Ivy Park at Huntington Beach

Ivy Park at Huntington Beach offers assisted living and memory care services– delivered by the staff’s compassionate and kind approach. They ensure that every resident can live a purposeful life every day and feel at home through the exceptional service and care they provide. Ivy Park is considerably one of the most welcoming and inclusive senior living communities, which would be ideal for you or your loved one who seeks a home secured with safety.

The lifestyle at Ivy Park ensures that everyone stays active, which is why they have wellness programs that help enrich their body and spirit. Community services and amenities include concierge services, arts and crafts, social activities, a full-service hair salon, and indoor and outdoor common areas.

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Meadowlark Gardens V

17342 Zeider Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Overview of Meadowlark Gardens V

Enjoy every moment of your later years with Meadowlark Gardens V in Zeider Lane, Huntington Beach, CA, offering assisted living, respite care, and hospice care. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, providing them with genuine care and utmost assistance to ensure a worry-free retirement. Medication management, laundry services, and assistance with daily living activities are all included in the monthly fees, ensuring a convenient lifestyle.

With residents’ interests and strengths in mind, the community orchestrates fun activities and engaging programs for their enjoyment and wellness. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy homecooked meals. Veteran benefits and tax benefits are also considered to ease residents’ financial burdens. The community is great for those who need assistance in their day-to-day activities.

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Overview of Loving Care Facility for the Elderly at 8271 Kiner Dr

Set in a quiet neighborhood in Huntington Beach, CA, Loving Care Facility for the Elderly is a compassionate senior living community for residents aged 60 and better, offering assisted living, Dementia care, and post-surgical assistance. The community aims to deliver warm, personalized care and supportive services in a home-like environment with the help of a highly skilled and compassionate care team. Here, residents thrive and live the lifestyle they want with the support of services like meal preparation, personal care assistance, cleaning, and supervision.

Liberated from the common hassles of living, residents can freely devote their time and attention to more meaningful activities that nurture the physical, social, and spiritual dimensions of their lives. Recognizing that no care fits all, the community takes their time in knowing the residents and provides them with personalized care plans that effectively address their needs.

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Oakmont of Huntington Beach

18922 Delaware St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Overview of Oakmont of Huntington Beach

Located in warm and welcoming Huntington Beach, California, Oakmont of Huntington Beach offers a luxurious assisted living home for seniors in need of some additional assistance with everyday living. The golden years are meant to be restful and relaxing; worry no more about daily chores like housekeeping, laundry, and even cooking, as well as medical management thanks to Oakmont’s friendly and professional staff.

Residents at this assisted living community find privacy and comfort in elegantly designed, spacious living arrangements, can savor a fine dining experience from their new home, and engage in exciting activities that nurture the mind, body, and socialization. Live a luxurious, coastal retirement lifestyle that lets you find purpose, growth, and joy, at Oakmont.

 

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, CA

What is the average cost of assisted living in Huntington Beach, CA?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Huntington Beach, CA is approximately $6,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Huntington Beach, CA?

Assisted living in Huntington Beach, CA typically ranges from $5,500–$8,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Huntington Beach, CA?

Assisted living facilities in Huntington Beach, CA typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in California?

Assisted living in California supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in California?

Assisted living in California is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does California Medicaid cover assisted living?

California Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including California) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.