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Nestled in the sunshine of Huntington Beach, California, Sea Cliff Assisted Living offers a warm and inviting atmosphere for seniors seeking residential assisted living with daily tasks taken care of . Residents enjoy spacious floor plans to suit their needs, with assistance available for personal care, medication management, and diabetic care. A dedicated staff also provides ambulatory care and memory care, ensuring residents receive the support they require.
This assisted living facility enriches lives through a vibrant community atmosphere. Residents can savor delicious chef-prepared meals in a restaurant-style setting, with accommodations for dietary needs. The community also features a wealth of amenities, including a library, beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, and a variety of engaging activities to keep residents active and connected.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%Sea Cliff Assisted Living is legally operated by Sandpiper Senior Living Llc, and administrated by Taylor Clark.
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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.
19 points below the California average for assisted living residences (76/100)
Inspection score: 57 out of 100. Letter grade F. 19 points below 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.
| 19 | 10 | This facility has 90% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 90% worse |
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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.
| 9 | 3 | This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 200% worse |
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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.
| 10 | 4 | This facility has 150% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 150% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 4.8 | 2.5 | This facility has 92% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 92% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 79% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.7 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 79% 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.
| 29 | 16 | This facility has 81% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (29 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 81% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 18 | 13 | This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 38% worse |
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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.
| 9 | 7 | This facility has 29% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 29% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 11 | 10 | This facility has 10% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suites
Building Type: Two-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
2.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Huntington Beach's city center to Sea Cliff Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.53 miles to nearest hospital (Newport Family Medicine)
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Sea Cliff Assisted Living 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
#661 / 1486 | - | - | S-H Huntington Terrace Opco; Msl Community Mgt LLC | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Merrill Gardens 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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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 (Goldenwest Street) | 150
Facility
150
CA AVG
103
Rank
#344 / 1658 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CA AVG
57
Rank
#564 / 2093 | 4 | 7
Facility
7
CA AVG
13
Rank
#719 / 1397 | 0
Facility
0
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1 / 1164 | 8
Facility
8
CA AVG
13
Rank
#738 / 1486 |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#647 / 1249 | - | Shi-III Mg Gp Of Shi-III Huntington Bch; Merrill G | Suites |
| 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
#1388 / 1486 |
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
#1098 / 1486 |
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
#805 / 1486 |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
CA AVG
75.9%
Rank
#554 / 1249 | A+ | Sandpiper Senior Living LLC | Suites |
Sea Cliff Assisted Living is in the Garfield neighborhood of Huntington Beach.
The legal owner and operator of Sea Cliff Assisted Living is Sandpiper Senior Living Llc.
Sea Cliff Assisted Living has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Sea Cliff Assisted Living's occupancy is 81%.
Taylor Clark is the administrator of Sea Cliff Assisted Living.
Sea Cliff Assisted Living has 84 beds.
Sea Cliff Assisted Living has had 19 recently reported deficiencies.
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