Cheerful Heart Home IV

    9542 Sailfish Drive, Huntington Beach, CA, 92646
    4.7 · 3 reviews
      AnonymousCurrent/former resident
      5.0

      Clean comfortable family run home

      I love living here - a very clean, comfortable, family-run home with attentive, friendly caretakers, great communication and an owner who stays in touch. The food is fresh and plentiful; there's a minor language barrier at times, but overall it's the best place in Huntington Beach for me.

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      4.67 · 3 reviews

      Overall rating

      1. 5
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      5. 1
      • Care

        4.0
      • Staff

        4.5
      • Meals

        3.0
      • Amenities

        4.0
      • Value

        4.7

      Pros

      • Very clean facility
      • Fresh food and ample meal portions
      • Comfortable, home-like environment
      • Friendly and attentive staff/caregivers
      • Family-run operation with owner involvement
      • Good communication from staff/owner
      • Organized operations
      • Positive resident experience and high satisfaction

      Cons

      • Inconsistent food quality (some reviewers say food is terrible)
      • Language barrier with some staff

      Summary review

      Overall sentiment in the reviews for Cheerful Heart Home IV is predominantly positive, with multiple comments emphasizing cleanliness, a comfortable home-like atmosphere, attentive caregivers, and strong communication from management. Reviewers repeatedly describe the facility as very clean and organized, and several specifically call it a comfortable house and a "nice home." Phrases such as "best place in Huntington Beach" and "love it there" indicate a high level of resident or family satisfaction among most respondents.

      Care quality and staff performance are among the strongest themes. The reviews refer to friendly, attentive caretakers and a family-run approach. Owner involvement and good communication are mentioned explicitly, suggesting responsive management and direct lines of contact between families and leadership. The descriptors "attentive caretakers," "friendly staff," and "great communication" point to personalized, approachable caregiving and an environment where staff are engaged with residents and families.

      Facilities and organization receive consistent praise. Multiple reviewers note how clean and organized the home is, reinforcing the impression of a well-maintained environment. The term "comfortable house" and comments about the facility being "organized" imply that the setting is domestic rather than institutional, which can be important for prospective residents seeking a homelike atmosphere.

      Dining shows a clear pattern of mixed feedback. Several reviewers praise the food as fresh, good, and plentiful ("lots of food available"), indicating ample portions and generally positive meal service. However, there is at least one direct negative comment stating that the "food [is] terrible," creating an inconsistency in impressions of dining quality. This divergence could indicate variability between meals, differing dietary expectations among reviewers, or changes over time; it is a notable contrasting theme that prospective residents should clarify when evaluating the home.

      A potential concern noted by reviewers is a language barrier with some staff. While most comments highlight friendly and attentive caregivers, the mention of a language barrier suggests that communication challenges may occasionally arise for some families or residents. This is an item worth addressing directly with management during inquiries to confirm language capabilities and ensure clear communication for care needs.

      Notable gaps in the reviews: reviewers do not provide specific details about activities, clinical/medical care levels, staff-to-resident ratios, or the consistency of care across different shifts. The available feedback focuses primarily on cleanliness, staff friendliness, home environment, and dining, so anyone evaluating the home should seek additional information about medical support, daily activities, and how dining issues (if any) are handled.

      In summary, Cheerful Heart Home IV presents as a well-kept, family-run assisted living/home environment with strong marks for cleanliness, organization, and personalized staff attention. Owner involvement and good communication are recurrent positives. The main areas to probe further are the inconsistent dining feedback and the reported language barrier; both are specific, addressable concerns that prospective residents or families can resolve by asking targeted questions about menus, meal accommodations, language support, and examples of how management responds to complaints or special dietary needs.

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      About Cheerful Heart Home IV

      Cheerful Heart Home IV sits in a quiet neighborhood and looks after up to six seniors at a time, offering both private and shared rooms, some with private bathrooms, all fully furnished with cable TV, wi-fi, and telephone service, so everyone has what they need. The staff help every day with things like bathing, dressing, getting in and out of bed, taking medicine, and making sure residents get three meals a day, often made from organic ingredients, with options for special diets like diabetic, vegetarian, and even kosher, making sure everyone eats well. Meals, laundry, cleaning, and linens get handled by staff, so residents don't have to worry about chores, and the house is air-conditioned and has a wheelchair-accessible shower, so people stay comfortable year-round.

      The home allows pets like small dogs and cats, and also lets family and other pets visit, which means anyone moving in doesn't have to leave a beloved pet behind, and people can spend time with their animals or see visiting ones. The garden outside has a water fountain and gazebo where residents can relax, and there's both indoor and outdoor space for gatherings or sitting with friends. There's always something to do, with weekly activities, arts and crafts, music brought in each month by the Senior Center of Huntington Beach, and devotional services both on and off site, so residents can stay busy and connected.

      Medical help is close by, with nurses on staff, a doctor and nurse on call, and support for medication management and high-acuity care, so even people who need a lot of help can get it right in the home. Services include podiatry, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, dentist visits, foot care, and hospice or respite care for those who need short-term help. The team provides help around the clock and coordinates care with outside doctors or hospitals, especially for people needing specialized treatments like IV therapy, so there's always someone to help answer a need, day or night.

      Family members get invited to take part in meetings about care, and the home offers education programs so families understand what's happening as needs change. The staff have been described by families as friendly and kind, making it a comfortable place to live, and transportation gets arranged for doctor's visits or appointments, with resident parking on site for those who still drive. Smoking isn't allowed indoors, but residents can use outdoor spaces. The home is licensed as a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly, and isn't certified by Medicare, so it doesn't take Medicare payments, but it does have all the state and local licenses required to operate safely. Cheerful Heart Home IV is best for seniors who want a homelike place with a small number of residents, personal care, memory care services, and a safe, easy, maintenance-free lifestyle, with help available at any time of day.

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