Doctors Tlc Assisted Living Ii

    18422 Manitoba, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648
    4.8 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    4.0

    Caring staff, safe but limited

    I appreciate the caring owner and extraordinary, skilled staff - they kept my mom safe (no more falls), allowed her cat, and gave loving, attentive care in a clean, open, simple home with a larger room and private bath. Value for cost was better than her prior facility and a hairdresser/manicurist visits regularly. Downsides: it's a small group home with limited activities and repetitive meals, and it ultimately wasn't quite the right fit for Mom - the Sugar St/Taylor Dr. option was a better bet.

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    4.75 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.7
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Owner is nice, friendly, and caring
    • Extraordinary, loving, and skilled caregiving staff
    • Improved resident safety (no more falls since placement)
    • Clean facility with an open, simple design
    • Private, larger rooms with private baths available
    • Regular hairdresser/manicurist visits
    • Pet-friendly (cat allowed)
    • Better value/cost compared to prior facility
    • Thankful family impressions and strong overall satisfaction

    Cons

    • Meals described as repetitive and not varied
    • Small group home setting with limited activities
    • May not be the right fit for all residents (placement mismatch for some)
    • Some reviewers preferred an alternate location (Sugar St/Taylor Dr.)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in the reviews is strongly positive with particular emphasis on the quality and compassion of the caregiving team. Multiple comments highlight that the owner and staff are friendly, caring, and skilled; families repeatedly describe the staff as extraordinary, loving, and attentive. Several reviewers credited the placement with concrete safety improvements (for example, "no more falls since placement"), which suggests sufficient supervision and appropriate care for residents with mobility or fall risks. Expressions of gratitude and statements like "best place for her condition" and "amazing care" indicate high confidence in the facility’s clinical and day-to-day caregiving capabilities.

    The physical facility and living accommodations receive consistent praise. Reviewers mention that the home is clean, has an open and simple design, and offers larger private rooms with private baths — features that can be especially important for resident comfort and dignity. The small, group-home scale is a mixed but clearly noted characteristic: it contributes to a more intimate environment and personalized attention (consistent with the strong staff praise), yet also relates to some of the limitations reported below.

    Areas for improvement cluster primarily around lifestyle and programming. Meals were specifically called out as repetitive and not varied, which is a clear, recurrent negative in the feedback and a tangible area for managerial attention. In addition, the small group-home format appears to limit the variety and frequency of activities; reviewers characterized activities as limited. For residents and families who prioritize diverse recreational programming, outings, or more structured activity schedules, this setting may feel too quiet or constrained.

    There are also comments indicating that the facility may not be the best fit for every resident. One reviewer said it was "not quite right for mom," and another compared it to a different option (Sugar St/Taylor Dr.), suggesting that location, layout, or certain offerings at another site were preferable. These remarks point to a placement-fit issue rather than broad quality failings — the facility appears strong on individualized care and safety but may be less suited to people seeking more robust social programming, varied dining, or a different environment.

    Operationally, the facility shows positive touches that support daily life: regular beauty services (hairdresser/manicurist) and a pet-friendly policy (cat allowed) were noted and appreciated. The cost/value impression is favorable compared with at least one prior facility — families felt they received better value for the money. In summary, this facility is highly recommended by reviewers who prioritize compassionate, skilled caregivers, cleanliness, safety improvements, private accommodations, and a homelike atmosphere. Potential residents or families who need more varied meals, broader activities, or who prefer a different location/setting should weigh those factors when considering placement.

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    About Doctors Tlc Assisted Living Ii

    Doctors Tlc Assisted Living Ii is a residential care home in Huntington Beach, licensed for 6 residents under license number 306005347. The home sits at 18422 Manitoba and has private bedrooms and bathrooms for every resident, so folks get their own space and a private bath which really makes it feel a bit more like home than some larger places. There's a separate building for memory care that adds extra safety for those living with Alzheimer's or dementia, along with bracelets that set off alarms if a resident tries to wander off, plus a computerized alert system that notifies staff right away, and staff know how to help those with behavioral issues too, even when behaviors are hard to manage or seem a bit odd, which makes the place prepared for a lot of situations. You'll find that the staff can remind residents to use the restroom if needed and they know how to help with bowel or bladder incontinence, they're also able to check blood sugar and give insulin shots for diabetics, though they may not handle sliding scale therapy.

    This is a small setting where folks can get help with bathing, dressing, medication, meals, and moving around, and the care is pretty thorough, even for those who need total assistance with daily living, or have complex nursing needs. Nurses and attentive caregivers are on hand all hours, and they look after each resident's needs with what folks say is real care-the place has a good name for looking after people well and keeping them safe and happy, and the staff speak English and are fingerprinted for safety, which some families like to know. Food is prepared with care for various dietary needs, including for diabetes or allergies, and you can always ask about all-day dining. The kitchen serves well-balanced and nutritious meals, and there are allergy-sensitive options too.

    The home is pretty open and simple, lots of sunlight, and it feels homelike, with space to socialize or be quiet, and there's a dining room, garden, walking paths, movie nights, and common areas for gathering, so there's always something to do or someone to talk with, not like being stuck in a hospital or locked in a room. The staff run activities that get folks moving, talking, and thinking, and aim to make everyone feel included, so residents can join in as much as they wish. There's a supportive, friendly feeling among everyone, and if someone needs transportation to a doctor or an outing, they can arrange rides, plus there's parking for visitors. For caregivers who need a break, the home offers respite care, even for short stays.

    Housekeeping, laundry, and move-in help are included, and there's a hairdresser and manicurist who visit if residents want a trim or a bit of pampering. Doctors Tlc Assisted Living Ii focuses mostly on making each resident comfortable, helping them stay as independent as they can, and keeping their days full, whether in the main assisted living part or the secured memory care building. All in all, it's a smaller, quieter place with extra attention to personal care, and the staff are there to help people with just about any level of support needed as they age.

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