Pricing ranges from
    $5,086 – 6,103/month

    Liberty Home

    9892 Effingham Dr, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
    3.8 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Private room, friendly staff, unclean

    I moved my mom here and appreciated the private room (we could bring our own furniture), the convenient location, and the friendly, live-in admin and family - staff went above and beyond to make her comfortable and even my husband and dog liked the place. However, the facility often felt unclean and smelly, the food sometimes seemed rotten, some residents appeared unattended, the move was confusing, and I wish there were more activities and clearer one-on-one care.

    Pricing

    $5,086+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,103+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.75 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      3.0
    • Staff

      3.0
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Private rooms
    • Ability to bring own furniture
    • Friendly staff
    • Staff provided one-on-one care / went above and beyond
    • Comfortable for residents (mentioned as comfortable for mom)
    • Good location
    • On-site/live-in administrator (family present) including pet
    • Environment suited to ambulatory residents

    Cons

    • Facility cleanliness issues
    • Rotten or poor-quality food
    • Smelly odors reported
    • Reports of unattended patients / staffing concerns
    • Administrators' family members living on-site perceived as an issue
    • Confusing move-in/transition process
    • Limited or insufficient activities
    • Some rooms located near back of house/next to bathroom (undesirable location for some)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed, with distinct and recurring positive points about personal comfort and staff attentiveness contrasted by serious concerns about cleanliness, food quality, and lapses in resident supervision. Several reviewers emphasize that the facility can feel very nice and comfortable for residents — private rooms, the ability to bring personal furniture, and a generally friendly atmosphere and convenient location were highlighted. Reviewers who had positive experiences specifically noted staff who provided individualized attention, went above and beyond, and made residents comfortable. The presence of on-site management (an administrator living at the facility with family and a dog) was mentioned repeatedly and interpreted by some as an advantage for availability and responsiveness.

    At the same time, there are multiple specific and troubling negative reports. Cleanliness and dining emerged as major concerns: reviewers used words indicating the facility was unclean, described rotten food, and reported noticeable odors. These complaints about basic environmental and meal quality are significant because they directly affect resident health and quality of life. Several reviewers also reported instances of unattended patients or raised staffing concerns, which conflict sharply with the accounts of one-on-one, above-and-beyond care. This suggests inconsistent staffing levels or variable care quality depending on shift, unit, or timing.

    Management and household structure are a recurring theme with mixed impressions. The fact that an administrator and family live on-site (daughter, husband, and a dog were specifically mentioned) was a positive for some reviewers who appreciated on-site leadership and a homelike feel. However, other reviewers framed administrators' family members living in the facility as problematic, implying potential boundary issues or favoritism. These contrasting mentions point to a pattern where on-site family involvement is a defining characteristic but is experienced differently by different residents or families.

    Other practical points from the reviews include room placement (some rooms described as being at the back of the house and next to a bathroom), which may be acceptable to some but undesirable to others. The community appears appropriate for ambulatory residents, but several reviewers wished for more activities and engagement options, indicating that programming and social stimulation may be limited. The move-in or transition process was described as confusing by at least one reviewer, suggesting administrative or communication issues during admission or transfer.

    In summary, Liberty Home presents a split picture: it offers homelike features (private rooms, personal furniture, onsite management, friendly staff) and can deliver very attentive, personalized care for some residents. Simultaneously, there are clear, repeated complaints about cleanliness, food quality, odors, and lapses in supervision that raise important red flags. The presence of administrators' family members living on-site is a notable characteristic that can be interpreted positively or negatively. Prospective residents and families should weigh the positive reports of individualized care and comfort against the reported environmental and operational issues, and consider verifying current conditions for cleanliness, meal quality, staffing patterns, activity offerings, and how on-site management is integrated into daily operations before making a decision.

    Location

    Map showing location of Liberty Home

    About Liberty Home

    Liberty Home sits on Effingham Drive in Huntington Beach and you'll see right away it's a smaller place, just 6 units, so folks get more personal attention, and you notice the grounds are tidy with some pleasant landscaping out front and a safe entrance for anybody who needs handrails or a ramp or things like that, which helps a lot if you've got mobility issues. This place covers both independent living and assisted living so it's right for people who're still pretty active or folks who need help with daily chores like making meals, taking a shower, or handling laundry or cleaning up, and residents who need extra help with remembering things, like for Alzheimer's or dementia, can get memory care services too, although those services are pricier just like everywhere else. You'll get nurses on staff around the clock, ongoing health checks, regular personal care help, and even dental care if you need it, and when something breaks in your room someone from maintenance is on call, which is important because nobody likes waiting around for repairs, especially if you've got a leaky faucet or anything that could make things slippery or unsafe. Most rooms and common areas have safety bars and call buttons in case there's an emergency. You'll find a community dining room where folks tend to gather for daily meals, and the cooking here aims for nutrition, focusing on good ingredients with the right vitamins and minerals, which matters when you want to feel your best. Two meals are typically served each day, and laundry and housekeeping get taken care of for you, which takes a load off your mind, plus there are laundry facilities if you'd rather do things yourself, and someone comes by for regular maid service. For people who like to stay active and meet others, there are wellness programs, social activities, and sometimes transportation if you need a ride to the store or to a medical appointment, and there's shopping and medical clinics close by so trips aren't far. Residents can bring their pets if they're close to them, which adds a bit of comfort to the place, and staff are known to be attentive, often working hard to keep folks comfortable and engaged, whether helping with medication management or just offering support during the day. Payment for memory care services can sometimes use Medicaid, Medicare, social security disability, or caregiver support programs, and the facility designs care plans to fit each person's needs, which helps keep life steady and a bit easier whether you're there for the independence or because you need more hands-on support as the years go by.

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    State of California Inspection Reports

    3

    Inspections

    1

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    3

    Years of reports

    27 Mar 2025
    Found no residents in the home and no resident care being provided, since it has not operated since August 2021; a staff member said it is unclear if operations will resume, past-due fees will be paid, and if it restarts, the staff member may take over as administrator, with two family members living on site. No deficiencies were identified.
    • § 9058
    15 Apr 2022
    Found that no residents had lived there since August 2021 and renovations were underway; the licensee acknowledged past-due fees and an advisory note was issued.
    15 Apr 2022
    Confirmed unannounced visit for annual inspection, found facility vacant due to renovation with no residents present. Fees past due, to be paid by specified date.

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