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HomeCaliforniaSea Cliff Healthcare Center

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center

18811 Florida St, Huntington Beach, CA 926487148473515
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
182
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 182 certified beds with an average of 169.3 residents per day (93% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 21 deficiencies (inspected Feb 14, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.95 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 33.1%

• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Huntington Beach, California with 182 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
182
Avg Residents/Day
169.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 3, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Orange
Last Inspection
Feb 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21
Weighted Score
105.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (92)

F0657Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Oct 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0836Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Sep 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Sep 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0836Minimal Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Nov 9, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 62 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.48 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.21 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.27 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.95 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.56 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
33.1%
RN Turnover
45.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 30, 2006
THE ENSIGN GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 1, 2003
HARRISON, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
WILLITS, ADAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 29, 2019
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 30, 2006
FITCH, CRAIGCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 15, 2019
HARRISON, MICHAELW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sea Cliff Healthcare Center?▾
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Sea Cliff Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center had 21 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 14, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Sea Cliff Healthcare Center?▾
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center provides 3.95 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours, 1.21 LPN hours, and 2.48 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 33.1%.
How many beds does Sea Cliff Healthcare Center have?▾
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center has 182 certified beds with an average of 169.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Sea Cliff Healthcare Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Huntington Beach, California with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Huntington Beach nursing homes page.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 324 facilities. View all →