Sea Cliff Healthcare Center
Huntington Beach, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555249) · 182 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (714) 847-3515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a 3-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center is a 182-bed skilled nursing facility in Huntington Beach, Orange County, California, with an average daily census of 168 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation in 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sea Cliff Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measures rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.98 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.98 hours per resident per day, with 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 44.6%; the CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center is certified for 182 beds and has an average daily census of 168 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on February 3, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 7148473515 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 7148473515 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Sea Cliff Healthcare Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555249?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.