Skilled nursing · Huntington Beach, CA

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center

18811 FLORIDA ST, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

2 / 5CMS 182 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Sea Cliff Healthcare Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 65 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus California state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 10.2 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 13.4 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.27 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 42 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, California DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.27

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

42%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

10.2%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + California state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.27

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.04

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

42%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

40%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

10.2%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

13.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.2%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID555249

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds182

Avg residents166

CA licenseOn file · #60000123

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.27 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, California DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

State record

California licensing.

License number

60000123

County

Orange

Source: California Department of Health · last scraped 2026-05-02

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Sea Cliff Healthcare Center?

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Sea Cliff Healthcare Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Sea Cliff Healthcare Center appears in the record section above.

Does Sea Cliff Healthcare Center use antipsychotic medications?

10.2 percent of long-stay residents at Sea Cliff Healthcare Center are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 13.4 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Sea Cliff Healthcare Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 65 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and California state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Sea Cliff Healthcare Center?

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center is located at 18811 FLORIDA ST, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Phone: (714) 847-3515. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Sea Cliff Healthcare Center a special focus facility?

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Sea Cliff Healthcare Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Sea Cliff Healthcare Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Sea Cliff Healthcare Center compare to other Huntington Beach skilled nursing facilities?

Sea Cliff Healthcare Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 65. Browse the full Huntington Beach directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Sea Cliff Healthcare Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Sea Cliff Healthcare Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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