Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida St · Huntington Beach, CA · 92648 · 7148473515
182 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 3 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.04 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.80 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (89 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
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.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
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.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B January 14, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B July 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555249 · certified since February 3, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.