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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.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Meadowlark Gardens I is legally operated by Meadowlark Gardens, Inc., and administrated by Christine Wilkes.
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.
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.
12 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 12 points above the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
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.
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 2 | 10 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations 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 |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations 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 |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 0.4 | 2 | This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.3 | 3.3 | This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 1 | 13 | This facility has 92% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 92% better |
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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 86% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 86% better |
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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 |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better |
Minimum Age: 65 Years Old
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
5.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Huntington Beach's city center to Meadowlark Gardens I's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Meadowlark Gardens I is located in Huntington Beach, California.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| Huntington Terrace |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Huntington Beach (La Bolsa) | 185
Facility
185
CA AVG
103
Rank
#197 / 1658 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2093 | 4 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1129 / 1397 | 2
Facility
2
CA AVG
3
Rank
#600 / 1164 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
13
Rank
#660 / 1485 | - | - | S-H Huntington Terrace Opco; Msl Community Mgt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Ivy Park at Huntington Beach |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Huntington Beach (Garfield) | 142
Facility
142
CA AVG
103
Rank
#413 / 1658 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1158 / 2093 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
13
Rank
#654 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1387 / 1485 |
82.4%
Facility
82.4%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#522 / 1249 | - | Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Oakmont of Huntington Beach |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Huntington Beach (Garfield) | 111
Facility
111
CA AVG
103
Rank
#642 / 1658 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2093 | 3 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
13
Rank
#814 / 1397 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
3
Rank
#413 / 1164 | 4
Facility
4
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1094 / 1485 |
60.4%
Facility
60.4%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1034 / 1249 | - | Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Huntington Beach; Oakmont Mgmt. | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sea Cliff Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Huntington Beach (Garfield) | 84
Facility
84
CA AVG
103
Rank
#895 / 1658 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
CA AVG
57
Rank
#417 / 2093 | 2 | 18
Facility
18
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1088 / 1397 | 9
Facility
9
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1033 / 1164 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#804 / 1485 |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#554 / 1249 | A+ | Sandpiper Senior Living LLC | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
| Meadowlark Gardens I |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Huntington Beach | 6
Facility
6
CA AVG
103
Rank
#1331 / 1658 | No |
59
Facility
59
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1089 / 2093 | 4 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#210 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 20
Facility
20
CA AVG
13
Rank
#351 / 1485 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#1 / 1249 | - | Meadowlark Gardens, Inc. | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
The legal owner and operator of Meadowlark Gardens I is Meadowlark Gardens, Inc..
Meadowlark Gardens I has a walk score of 59. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Meadowlark Gardens I's occupancy is 100%.
Christine Wilkes is the administrator of Meadowlark Gardens I.
Meadowlark Gardens I has 6 beds.
Meadowlark Gardens I has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Meadowlark Gardens I in the photo gallery on this page.
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