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.

(714) 840-1776

6-bed community

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

20 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

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJune 27, 2005

CountyOrange

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

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 2 citations 6 total visits 1 complaint visit 4 official inspections 1 complaint investigation

Inspection Score

13 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

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.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection October 30, 2025 Annual Inspection

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	10	This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
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 Rank #1 / 1164 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1164 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1164 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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) 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
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
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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
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
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 Rank #210 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 210th out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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 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
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 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

October 30, 2025 annual inspection found no deficiencies and full compliance with physical plant, food service, documentation, emergency plans, and resident and staff files.
July 27, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated failure to submit an eviction notice to Licensing within five days, posing a potential health and safety risk to residents.
July 27, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated unlawful eviction notice lacking required documentation and proper language; eviction was rescinded on July 26, 2023.

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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

6.8 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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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Huntington Terrace	AL MC RC	Huntington Beach (La Bolsa)	185 Facility 185 CA AVG 103 Rank #196 / 1657	Yes	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 57 Rank #417 / 2092	75 Facility 75 CA AVG 81 Rank #973 / 1401	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 #662 / 1487	-	-	S-H Huntington Terrace Opco; Msl Community Mgt LLC	Studio / 1 Bed
Ivy Park at Huntington Beach	AL MC	Huntington Beach (Garfield)	142 Facility 142 CA AVG 103 Rank #412 / 1657	Yes	57 Facility 57 CA AVG 57 Rank #1157 / 2092	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 81 Rank #185 / 1401	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 #1391 / 1487	82.4% Facility 82.4% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #541 / 1368	-	Transformer Opco LLC;Oakmont Management Group LLC	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oakmont of Huntington Beach	AL MC	Huntington Beach (Garfield)	111 Facility 111 CA AVG 103 Rank #640 / 1657	Yes	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 57 Rank #417 / 2092	88 Facility 88 CA AVG 81 Rank #513 / 1401	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 #1100 / 1487	60.4% Facility 60.4% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1096 / 1368	-	Oakmont Sr. Lvng Of Huntington Beach; Oakmont Mgmt	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sea Cliff Assisted Living	AL NH RC	Huntington Beach (Garfield)	84 Facility 84 CA AVG 103 Rank #894 / 1657	Yes	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 57 Rank #417 / 2092	63 Facility 63 CA AVG 81 Rank #1261 / 1401	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 #805 / 1487	81.0% Facility 81.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #575 / 1368	A+	Sandpiper Senior Living LLC	Suites
Meadowlark Gardens VI	AL HC RC	Huntington Beach	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 103 Rank #1330 / 1657	No	58 Facility 58 CA AVG 57 Rank #1128 / 2092	94 Facility 94 CA AVG 81 Rank #185 / 1401	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 #353 / 1487	100.0% Facility 100.0% CA AVG 74.8% Rank #1 / 1368	-	Meadowlark Gardens, Inc	Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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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?

The legal owner and operator of Meadowlark Gardens VI is Meadowlark Gardens, Inc..

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%.

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.

Has Meadowlark Gardens VI had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Meadowlark Gardens VI has had 2 recently reported deficiencies.

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