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Huntington Terrace

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight compassionate and attentive care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

18800 Florida St, Garfield · Huntington Beach, CA 92648185 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 97 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a vibrant, social environment with exceptional dining and a highly compassionate care team. While the community is widely praised, you should specifically inquire about the current consistency of the dining service and ensure that the parking situation meets your needs for frequent visits.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

97 reviews on Google
Huntington Terrace is highly regarded for its compassionate, professional staff and a vibrant, active community atmosphere that includes diverse social activities and high-quality dining. While many families praise the seamless transition process and the quality of the memory care unit, some recent concerns have been raised regarding changes in dining service quality and challenges with visitor parking.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.5Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory9.0Comms8.0Value7.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive care staff
  • Engaging and diverse activity programming
  • High-quality dining and culinary variety
  • Clean and well-maintained campus
  • Smooth transition and move-in process

Concerns

  • Decline in dining service quality under new leadership (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Limited visitor and medical staff parking
  • Administrative responsiveness to billing issues

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

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The owner provides highly personalized responses that frequently mention specific staff members and amenities mentioned in the reviews. While some responses use a similar enthusiastic tone, they consistently acknowledge the unique details provided by the reviewer.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We noticed how much the management team engages with feedback online; how does the administration typically incorporate resident or family suggestions into daily operations?
  • 2With such a diverse range of programming mentioned by others, could you walk us through a typical weekly activity calendar for a resident?
  • 3We've heard wonderful things about the culinary variety here, but how has the dining experience evolved recently with the new leadership in place?
  • 4Since the campus is so well-maintained, what is the process for ensuring the facility stays clean and comfortable for residents as they settle in?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what specific protocols are in place to ensure immediate care and communication with our family?
  • 6As we plan our visits, are there any specific tips or designated areas we should know about regarding parking for family and visiting doctors?

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Key Review Excerpts

The care and compassion provided at Huntington Terrace. The caretakers are kind, patient, and genuinely invested in the well-being of the residents.

Family member · 2026★★★★★

The transition is never easy but the HT staff made it for us as welcoming as possible. Big kudos to chef Ivan. Institutional hospitality is not easy but his menus are high quality.

Resident's family · 2025★★★★★

I am particularly impressed with the Casita area — it’s beautiful and creates a warm, home-like environment.

Hospice nurse · 2025★★★★★
Source: 97 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

28total
2 Type A— immediate health risk
5 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Jan 9, 2026Complaint
Clean

This report details a complaint investigation regarding facility visitation policies. The investigation found conflicting information, leading the analyst to deem the allegation unsubstantiated. No citations were issued during this visit.

Dec 22, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Dec 2, 2025Other
Clean

The inspection was conducted as a Case Management visit following a complaint investigation. The primary finding relates to the facility's failure to ensure that a resident (R1) was enabled to make informed decisions regarding their level of care. A Type B deficiency was cited for this non-compliance, requiring the facility to submit a detailed plan of correction.

Dec 2, 2025Complaint
Clean

The inspection was conducted as a Case Management visit following a complaint investigation. The primary finding relates to the facility's failure to ensure that a resident (R1) was enabled to make informed decisions regarding their level of care. A Type B deficiency was cited for this non-compliance, requiring the facility to submit a detailed plan of correction.

Nov 24, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Nov 24, 2025Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Nov 18, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details the findings of a complaint investigation conducted on November 18, 2025, regarding allegations of resident needing higher care, unauthorized camera placement, and administrator misconduct. All three allegations were deemed 'Unsubstantiated' due to a lack of preponderance of evidence.

Oct 22, 2025Complaint
Clean

This report details an investigation into allegations of a resident sustaining a fall while in care. The investigation reviewed staff interviews and resident records, concluding that there was no preponderance of evidence to prove the alleged violations. Consequently, the allegations were deemed unsubstantiated.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

S-H Huntington Terrace Opco; Msl Community Mgt LLC

Administrator

GREGORY CASE

Source: State licensing data

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