I moved my mom to Sea Cliff Assisted Living and was very pleased - the staff are caring and attentive, her room is clean and comfortable, and the move was smooth. Meals are good, activities are engaging, and she enjoys the social, family-like community. I recommend Sea Cliff for its friendly, experienced staff and welcoming atmosphere.
Loved one of resident
Jul 2026
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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
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Air-conditioning
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Private bathrooms
Telephone
Wifi
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Located close to restaurants
Located close to shopping centers
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Common areas
Beauty salon
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Gaming room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Wellness center
Community services
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.03·(33)
Overall rating
5
4
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Care
3.6
Staff
3.9
Meals
3.3
Amenities
4.0
Value
3.2
Pros
Caring, attentive staff
Approachable administration
Smooth move-in/transition process
Clean, comfortable rooms
Well-laid-out, wheelchair-accessible interior
Engaging social activities and opportunities for socialization
Outdoor patio and seating areas
On-site transportation services
Reasonable pricing/value for the area
Family-like community atmosphere
Meals praised by residents and families
Spacious rooms and small library/common spaces
Cons
Variable staff responsiveness to call-for-help and emergencies
Restrictive communication and visitation policies
Gaps in facilitating external medical appointments and medication continuity
Inconsistent management communication and follow-through
Cleanliness and odor concerns in some common areas
Outdated building elements and inconsistent maintenance
Parking constraints and inconvenient location
Limited accommodations for powered wheelchairs
Inconsistent breadth and scheduling of activities
Variable meal quality and menu satisfaction
Limited on-site amenities compared with some competitors
Summary of reviews
Sea Cliff Assisted Living elicits strongly mixed impressions. Many families and residents highlight consistent strengths: staff members are frequently described as caring, attentive, and helpful, and several accounts emphasize a smooth transition process when moving in. The facility’s rooms and common areas are often noted as clean and comfortable, with a well-laid-out interior that supports manual wheelchair access and includes outdoor patio seating and some small common amenities such as a library. Transportation services and a community atmosphere that encourages socialization are additional positives cited alongside pricing that some consider reasonable for the area.
Care quality shows notable variation across accounts. Positive reports describe attentive caregivers, genuine personal connections between staff and residents, and effective day-to-day assistance. However, other accounts describe delays responding to calls for help and longer-than-acceptable waits after incidents, suggesting variability in response reliability. Several reviews describe difficulties with continuity of medical care and appointment facilitation, indicating potential gaps in how the facility coordinates external medical visits and medication needs.
Dining and activities are similarly mixed. Some residents and families praise the meals and find the menu satisfying, while others are not impressed with menu variety or consistency. Activity programming is present and engaging for a number of residents, with social opportunities noted as a real benefit; at the same time, reviewers describe uneven scheduling and a narrower range of offerings than they would prefer.
The physical plant receives both compliments and criticisms. Many reviewers find the facility clean and orderly, but others describe older or rundown areas, maintenance variability, and occasional odor concerns in common spaces. Practical issues reported include parking constraints and a location that some find inconvenient, as well as limited support for powered wheelchair users (charging/space accommodations appear restricted in some areas).
Management and policy-related patterns are a key differentiator in the reviews. Several families commend an approachable administrator and efficient staff; conversely, others describe inconsistent communication, unresponsiveness to family concerns, and disputes over visitation or resident movement. There are serious individual claims, including allegations of restrictive practices concerning leaving and visitors and of discharge without notice; these are singular but significant and warrant targeted inquiry during a visit.
Overall, Sea Cliff offers clear strengths in staff warmth, social opportunities, and basic facility comfort, but exhibits variability in operational reliability, clinical coordination, and facility upkeep. Prospective residents and families should tour the community, observe staffing levels and response protocols, review written policies on visitation and resident movement, ask about emergency response times and medication/appointment coordination, and check specific accommodations for powered mobility devices before making a placement decision.
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Location
Sea Cliff Assisted Living is located at 18851 Florida St, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648.
About Sea Cliff Assisted Living
Sea Cliff Assisted Living sits in Huntington Beach, California, where the sun shines close to the Pacific Ocean. The two-storey building has both assisted living and independent living options, offering studio, suite, and one-bedroom apartments, some with kitchenettes, each with private living spaces or bedrooms and spacious floor plans to give folks room. Pet-friendly policies allow residents to bring pets with them, making it more like home. Residents find chef-prepared meals served in a restaurant-style dining room with dietary need accommodations, and there's also a café for snacks, plus social events and monthly activity calendars packed with different programs. The staff provides ambulatory care, memory care, personal care, medication management, bathing and grooming help, and diabetic care while supporting folks who want an independent lifestyle but need some help with daily tasks.
The building has Wi-Fi, a beauty/barber shop, and a resident parking area, and the entrance and parking lot are on the West side near the Pacifica Medical Tower. Transportation for outings, medical appointments, and weekly sight-seeing trips is available, so folks who no longer drive can still get out and about. Inside, the community has a game room, library, lounge, and movie options, along with a fitness center and programs designed to keep residents active. Residents can enjoy the courtyard, patio, garden space, and a walking path for fresh air and outdoor activities. Worship services and art programs are offered, and the community makes sure residents have a chance to stay mentally and socially engaged.
The Sea Cliff staff is described as joyful and kind, with years of experience, focused on helping every resident in a warm, home-like atmosphere. Suites offer a range of amenities, with different bed options, and comparisons on pet allowance and other community details to help families decide what fits. Folks interested in Sea Cliff Assisted Living can come for a complimentary lunch and personal tour to see the spaces for themselves and get an honest sense of daily life here. The place isn't fancy or overstated but tries for a calm, neighborly feel with everything a person might need if they're looking for comfort, care, and connection as they age.
People often ask...
Sea Cliff Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,087 per month.
Sea Cliff Assisted Living offers assisted living.
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The full address for this community is 18851 Florida St, Huntington Beach, CA 92648.
No, Sea Cliff Assisted Living does not offer respite care.
Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
Safety & Compliance
In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.
Investigated the complaint and found no clear evidence that care or respect issues occurred. Interviews with residents and staff and record reviews indicated reminders and assistance were provided as needed.
15 Feb 2026Complaint
15 Feb 2026Complaint
Investigated allegation that a resident was exposed to scabies; interviews and records did not show any additional confirmed cases or a broader outbreak.
15 Jan 2026Complaint
15 Jan 2026Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff failed to report a scabies outbreak and found the allegation unfounded.
12 Dec 2025Complaint
12 Dec 2025Complaint
Investigated complaints about resident comfort and health care, reviewed logs and interviews, and noted space and care concerns during a COVID outbreak.
Type A1569.2(c)
Type B87307(a)(2)
23 Oct 2025Complaint
23 Oct 2025Complaint
Investigated the allegation of understaffing. Interviews and record reviews did not corroborate the claim.
11 Sept 2025Inspection
11 Sept 2025Inspection
Observed multiple licensing deficiencies cited earlier; all were addressed.
Type A87204
Type A1569.17(c)(1)(A)
Type A87303(c)
Type A1569.50(a)(3)
Type A87411
Type A87608(a)(3)
Type B87464(f)(1)
Type B87303(a)
Type B87355(e)(2)
Type B1569.625(b)(2)
Type B87405(a)
14 Aug 2025Complaint
14 Aug 2025Complaint
Investigated the claim that showers were not provided; due to lack of interviews and documentation, the allegation could not be confirmed.
11 Aug 2025Complaint
11 Aug 2025Complaint
Investigated a complaint of understaffing and found insufficient evidence to prove it occurred.
05 Aug 2025Inspection
05 Aug 2025Inspection
Identified licensing violations including improper housing of a non-ambulatory resident, incomplete staff criminal record clearances, missing health screenings, insufficient training, and maintenance issues.
Type A87204(a)
Type A1569.17(c)(1)(A)
Type A1569.50(a)(3)
Type A87405(a)
Type B87303(a)
Type B87303(c)
Type B87608(a)(3)
Type B1569.625(b)(2)
Type B87411
03 Aug 2025Complaint
03 Aug 2025Complaint
Investigated an allegation that staff accessed a resident's bank account without authorization and withdrew funds. The findings determined there was insufficient evidence to support the allegation.
19 Jul 2025Complaint
19 Jul 2025Complaint
Identified that the call button system in residents' rooms was not functioning due to interference with an adjacent building, and evidence did not demonstrate problems with care or room cleanliness.
19 Jul 2025Complaint
19 Jul 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that the provider financially abused a resident, did not administer medications as prescribed, and did not provide adequate nutrition. No evidence supported these claims.
19 Jul 2025Complaint
19 Jul 2025Complaint
Investigated concerns about care and supervision, medication handling, housekeeping, and COVID reporting. The investigation found no evidence to support the concerns.
19 Jul 2025Complaint
19 Jul 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that the home failed to honor a resident's advance directive. Found not sufficient evidence to prove the claim of inadequate care resulting in malnutrition.
18 Jul 2025Complaint
18 Jul 2025Complaint
Investigated allegations that a resident's window was broken, a shirt was soaked in urine, and that incontinence care was not provided timely due to staffing gaps.
Type A87464(f)(1)
Type B87303(a)
18 Jul 2025Inspection
18 Jul 2025Inspection
Identified that a staff member did not have a California criminal background clearance before working, creating an immediate health and safety risk for residents.
Type A1569.17(b)
18 Jun 2025Complaint
18 Jun 2025Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff handled a resident roughly; evidence from interviews and observations did not establish the claim.
24 Jan 2025Complaint
24 Jan 2025Complaint
Determined that the allegation that neglect caused the resident's health to decline was unfounded. Interviews and document reviews contradicted the allegation.
09 Jan 2025Complaint
09 Jan 2025Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff administered medication to a resident without authorized representative consent and found insufficient evidence to prove the allegation.
07 Dec 2024Inspection
07 Dec 2024Inspection
Identified several deficiencies including injections administered by an unskilled staff member and missing criminal record transfers for several staff. Also noted staff lacking CPR/First Aid certificates and unsafe storage of cleaning chemicals and sharp implements.
Type A87629(a)(b)(1)
Type A87355(e)(2)
Type A87309(a)
Type B87303(e)(6)
Type B80075(f)
26 Apr 2024Complaint
26 Apr 2024Complaint
Investigated a complaint that a resident's dietary needs were not met. Found the resident belonged to a different facility and the allegation had no basis.
26 Apr 2024Complaint
26 Apr 2024Complaint
Investigated an allegation that a resident sustained an unexplained fracture while in care due to neglect; evidence did not establish whether neglect occurred.
18 Mar 2024Complaint
18 Mar 2024Complaint
Investigated the allegation that staff failed to meet residents' needs; unable to determine if it occurred as reported.
06 Mar 2024Inspection
06 Mar 2024Inspection
Investigated an allegation that a staff member touched a resident inappropriately while in the resident's room; interviews and documents reviewed.
07 Nov 2023Inspection
07 Nov 2023Inspection
Observed residents relaxing in common areas and bedrooms; appeared well groomed with no injuries and no health or safety hazards noted.
26 Sept 2023Complaint
26 Sept 2023Complaint
Investigated and concluded that the allegation that staff couldn't meet residents' needs causing wounds on the right hip was unfounded, and the allegation that staff didn't respond to calls in a timely manner was unsubstantiated.
11 Sept 2023Complaint
11 Sept 2023Complaint
Identified that insulin medication and glucose monitoring were discontinued after hospice placement without consulting the resident’s representative, contributing to dehydration and transfer to hospital.
Type A87465(a)(1)
Type A87464(f)(1)
Type B87468.1(a)(8)
19 Jun 2023Complaint
19 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated allegations that staff spoke to a resident inappropriately, did not provide assistance, and did not distribute medications as prescribed; no preponderance of evidence supported the allegations.
01 Jun 2023Complaint
01 Jun 2023Complaint
Investigated the allegation of insufficient staffing to meet resident needs and a claim of unsanitary conditions. Evidence from residents, staff interviews, and records indicated staffing levels met needs and rooms were cleaned regularly.
16 May 2023Inspection
16 May 2023Inspection
Conducted an unannounced collateral visit to review open complaint investigations related to the licensee.
19 Jan 2023Inspection
19 Jan 2023Inspection
Confirmed updated non-ambulatory capacity on the first floor and ambulatory status for residents on the second floor; no health and safety concerns were observed.
22 Jun 2022Inspection
22 Jun 2022Inspection
Observed readiness for licensure after items identified during a prior visit were addressed.
15 Jun 2022Inspection
15 Jun 2022Inspection
Found water temperature out of compliance in rooms 155, 156, 174, and 208; staff files not secured on site; Let Us Know poster not regulation size; facility not ready to be licensed.
11 May 2022Inspection
11 May 2022Inspection
Identified that COMP II covered operation, staff qualifications and responsibilities, policies on abuse, admissions, medication management, incident reporting, grievances, physical plant and food service, and COVID-19 mitigation planning.
16 Feb 2022Inspection
16 Feb 2022Inspection
Observed no health and safety deficiencies during an unannounced case management visit.
22 Nov 2021Inspection
22 Nov 2021Inspection
Found no deficiencies during the required annual visit. Observed medications securely stored, functioning smoke detectors, and adequate emergency supplies.
23 Mar 2021Complaint
23 Mar 2021Complaint
Found conflicting information about a resident fall dated 1/7/21 and 1/23/21, with a hospital log showing a male fall on 1/7/21 and records listing a female fall on 1/23/21. Found mixed reports on plumbing issues—some staff described problems while others did not—and residents reported toilet problems when wipes are flushed, with no preponderance of evidence to prove the fall or plumbing allegations occurred.
18 Dec 2019Inspection
18 Dec 2019Inspection
Identified issues with resident files, staff documentation, and food storage during the inspection. Wander guard and safety measures were found to be in place for residents.
22 Oct 2019Complaint
22 Oct 2019Complaint
Investigated allegations of staff restricting a resident from visitation and concluded that there was insufficient evidence to prove the incident occurred. Confirmed miscommunication between the resident's current and former family members.
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