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Sea Cliff Healthcare Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

18811 Florida St, Garfield · Huntington Beach, CA 92648182 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (21 vs median 13.0)

Below average in CA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Below chain average · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is a strong candidate for families seeking an affordable, clean, and active environment for senior living or rehabilitation. While recent years show high satisfaction with staff attentiveness, you should verify current visitation policies to ensure they align with your family's needs, given the extreme allegations found in older historical reviews.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

17 reviews on Google
Families considering Sea Cliff Healthcare Center can expect a clean environment with attentive staff and a variety of engaging activities. While recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive regarding the quality of care and cleanliness, one historical review raises extreme allegations regarding resident rights and visitation.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food5.0Staff5.0Clean5.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValue5.0

Strengths

  • Attentive and kind nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Engaging resident activities
  • Affordable pricing options

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02018(1)1.02019(1)4.52023(2)5.02024(5)4.52025(6)5.02026(4)

Distribution · 19 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

18%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about how kind and attentive the nursing staff is; how do you ensure that level of personal care remains consistent for every resident?
  • 2The facility looks very clean and well-maintained; what is your daily routine for keeping the resident living areas and common spaces tidy?
  • 3What kind of engaging daily activities or social outings do you have planned to help residents stay active and connected with each other?
  • 4Can you walk us through the specific protocols the nursing team follows if a medical emergency occurs during the overnight hours?
  • 5We noticed the facility has a lot of experience managing a large community; how do you ensure that each resident's individual care plan is closely monitored despite the high capacity?
  • 6How does the administration work with families to address any concerns or feedback that might arise regarding care or facility operations?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Great senior living community! Clean, good food, engaging activities and attentive staff! Taylor and Naz are amazing!!!

Resident/Family member · 2026★★★★★

Sea Cliff Assisted Living is attached to a skilled Nursing Facility, so it’s reassuring that there’s so many capable hands close by. They’re known as a more affordable option in the community but it doesn’t lack on cleanliness or great place to live and thrive.

Local Guide · 2023★★★★★

My great-grandma loved living at Sea Cliff. She was nervous at first about moving out of her house, but the transition was smooth and she really enjoyed calling this community her home. The staff took great care of her and her room was clean and comfortable.

Great-grandchild of resident · 2018★★★★★
Source: 17 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.27hrs
35%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.04hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.0%
Better than Avg
Here
6.0%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Orange
10.0%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.4%
Better than Avg
Here
7.4%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Orange
9.8%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.7%
Better than Avg
Here
12.7%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Orange
13.1%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Orange
98.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.4%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Orange
8.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.6%
Better than Avg
Here
9.6%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Orange
9.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Orange
95.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.1%
Better than Avg
Here
96.1%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Orange
94.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.2%
Better than Avg
Here
1.2%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Orange
1.9%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

24deficiencies
Well above state avg (15.4)
34 complaint-triggered

This facility shows a concerning pattern of repeated deficiencies across critical care areas, with 36 complaints filed by families that triggered federal investigations. The most frequent problems involve medication management, care planning, and treatment quality—issues that have persisted from 2019 through 2025. While most violations are eventually corrected, the recurring nature of medication errors, inadequate care planning, and treatment failures, combined with ongoing resident protection issues, suggests systemic quality concerns that families should carefully investigate before placement.

Jan 14, 2026Routine
20
0605Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0757Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0557Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0645Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Jan 14, 2026Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Oct 22, 2025Complaint
3
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0657Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Jul 25, 2025Complaint
1
0554Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Feb 14, 2025Routine
15
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0625Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0836Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0161Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0926Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Feb 14, 2025Complaint
6
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0641Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0684Minimal · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

The Ensign Group

Chain Size

338 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 272 of 328

Ownership & Management

Owners

Port, Barry

Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf

Key personnel

Burnam, SoonManaging Control - Governing BodyHarrison, MichaelManaging Control - Governing BodyNassir, JosephManaging Control - Governing BodyWillits, AdamOfficer / DirectorBurnam, SoonOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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