Sea Cliff Assisted Living
Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Huntington Beach, CA

Sea Cliff Assisted Living

Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Huntington Beach, CA

Overview of Sea Cliff Assisted Living

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.

Bed community size
84-bed community Rank #891 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 891st out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
7 years in operation Rank #812 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 812th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 80 / 100 Rank #416 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 416th out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
81%
Rank #652 / 1496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 652nd out of 1496 homes in California for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
68 / 84
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceJuly 6, 2022
CountyOrange

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sea Cliff Assisted Living is legally operated by Sandpiper Senior Living LLC, and administered by Taylor Clark.

Staffing

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Leadership

ContactOfficer Owner/ Manager, Associate (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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Inspection History

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.

Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

18 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1260 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1260th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 18 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2022 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 8 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (90% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (200% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (150% above)
• Citations per year (92% above)
• Total visits (81% above)
• Complaint visits (38% above)
• Other visits (29% above)
• Complaint investigations (10% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (79% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection May 12, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1910 This facility has 90% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (19 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 90% worse
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 93 This facility has 200% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 200% worse Rank #1029 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1029th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 104 This facility has 150% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 150% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2022. 4.82.5 This facility has 92% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4.8 vs. CA avg 2.5).↑ 92% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.73.3 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2916 This facility has 81% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (29 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 81% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1813 This facility has 38% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (18 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 38% worse Rank #1083 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1083rd out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 97 This facility has 29% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (9 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 29% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators. 1110 This facility has 10% more complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 10% worse

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

  • The most recent inspection on February 15, 2026 found no deficiencies and substantiated no scabies outbreak, with all related complaints unsubstantiated after thorough investigation.
  • The August 5, 2025 annual inspection cited nine deficiencies including unlicensed staff administering insulin, missing criminal clearances, falsified health screenings, and maintenance issues.
  • The facility corrected 11 prior deficiencies by September 11, 2025, including staff training, background checks, and maintenance, showing improvement after earlier serious compliance failures.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Suites

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Building Type: Two-storey

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Places of interest near Sea Cliff Assisted Living

Address 2.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Huntington Beach's city center to Sea Cliff Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Sea Cliff Assisted Living is located in Huntington Beach, California.
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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).
CA

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
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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
CA

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.
CA

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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sea Cliff Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Sea Cliff Assisted Living in?

Sea Cliff Assisted Living is in the Garfield neighborhood of Huntington Beach.

Who is the owner of Sea Cliff Assisted Living?

Sea Cliff Assisted Living is legally operated by Sandpiper Senior Living LLC, and administered by Taylor Clark.

Is Sea Cliff Assisted Living in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Sea Cliff Assisted Living?

Sea Cliff Assisted Living's occupancy is 81%.

Are pets allowed at Sea Cliff Assisted Living?

Yes, Sea Cliff Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sea Cliff Assisted Living?

Taylor Clark is the administrator of Sea Cliff Assisted Living.

How many beds does Sea Cliff Assisted Living have?

Sea Cliff Assisted Living has 84 beds.

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