Best Assisted Living in Huntington Beach, California
39 communities found
Huntington Beach has 39 assisted living communities, all residential in scale, with an average rating of 4.6 across 11 rated communities drawn from 230 reviews read. Families researching options here are looking mainly at small, home-style settings rather than large campuses.
- 39communities
- 4.6average rating, 11 rated
- 230family reviews read
- 26small homes, 10 or fewer
Sterling Inn Assisted Living Community
Huntington Beach, California
4.9(55)
Assisted Living
Good Hands Elder Care
Huntington Beach, California
5(23)
Assisted Living
Ivy Park at Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
4.7(35)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
European Senior Living
Huntington Beach, California
5(5)
Assisted Living
From $5,650/moMerrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
4.5(42)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Golden Hands Family Home Care, LLC
Huntington Beach, California
5(4)
Assisted Living
Shoreline Senior Living
Huntington Beach, California
5(3)
Assisted Living
Meadowlark Gardens I
Huntington Beach, California
5(2)
Assisted Living
Lambert Home Care
Huntington Beach, California
5(1)
Assisted Living
Legacy Senior Living Support Center
Huntington Beach, California
5(1)
Assisted Living
Select Senior Care Ii
Huntington Beach, California
5(1)
Assisted Living
Lotus Senior Care, Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
4.5(2)
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Best-rated assisted living in Huntington Beach
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Sterling Inn Assisted Living Community
4.9 (55 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
Sterling Inn is a small licensed home where families describe personalized, family-like care, attentive staff, cleanliness, good food, and help with transportation.
- 2
5 (23 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
Good Hands Home Care is a small licensed home earning a perfect 5-star rating from 23 reviewers who praise its warmth, cleanliness, and personal attention.
- 3
5 (11 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Huntington Beach Guest Homes offers two small side-by-side homes with a family-style setting and caregivers described as attentive, compassionate, and reassuring.
- 4
4.7 (35 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Ivy Park at Huntington Beach draws praise for warm, attentive caregivers, strong community feel, and multi-year family relationships, alongside separate care neighborhoods.
- 5
5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living· 6 units
European Senior Living is a small, family-run home where residents are treated like family, with reviewers praising cleanliness and personalized daily supervision.
- 6
4.6 (17 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Sea Cliff Assisted Living is described as clean, friendly, and affordable with attentive staff, though one repeated complaint concerns restricted visits families should ask about.
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Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach
4.5 (42 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach is called warm and well-run with attentive staff and a full activities calendar, though some note food and admissions concerns.
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4.2 (31 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Oakmont of Huntington Beach draws praise for attentive named caregivers alongside concerns about understaffing and how difficult dementia cases were handled.
What families say about assisted living in Huntington Beach
Counted across the review summaries of 26 Huntington Beach communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Across these communities, 62% of 26 are praised for caring, attentive staff and 46% for cleanliness, with families often describing a warm, home-like feel. At the same time, 85% raise concerns about cost and billing and 73% about communication with families, so these are worth asking about directly.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 62%
- Cleanliness 46%
- Building and grounds 42%
- Warm, home-like feel 35%
- Medical and nursing care 27%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 85%
- Communication with families 73%
- Building and upkeep 15%
- Food and dining 12%
“I had a great experience during my visit. The facility was very clean, the staff was kind, welcoming, and professional, and the admission process was smooth and easy. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I would highly recommend this hospice to anyone seeking compassionate care.”
“The Team and Staff at Merrill Gardens Huntington Beach is awesome and welcoming. Best location and the weather is perfect year round. Great choice and beautiful apartment homes.”
“An outstanding community with lovely decor, gardens and delicious menus. The kind, dedicated staff are clearly a reflection of the great leadership under Exective Director, Bryan Reamer. Anyone would be proud to place thier loved one here. A place that feels like home.”
Assisted Living in Huntington Beach: the figures
- •Of the 26 with a known size, 26 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 0 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (26), 24-hour staff (26), medication management (24), social activities (21), laundry service (19), gathering / activity spaces (19).
How families pay for assisted living in California
Most families in California cover assisted living, memory care and independent living with private funds, often drawing on savings, retirement income and, in many cases, the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent purchased a policy years earlier, can also help offset monthly fees, though coverage terms vary widely by policy and are worth reviewing closely before making a decision. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that helps pay for the cost of care, and it is worth checking eligibility early since the application process can take time.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in California.
Assisted Living near Huntington Beach
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fountain Valley3 mi | 17 | 4.4 / 5 | 3 mi |
| Costa Mesa5.5 mi | 18 | 4.5 / 5 | 5.5 mi |
| Westminster5.5 mi | 7 | 4.6 / 5 | 5.5 mi |
| Garden Grove6.4 mi | 34 | 4.5 / 5 | 6.4 mi |
| Stanton6.5 mi | 8 | 4 / 5 | 6.5 mi |
| Newport Beach7.2 mi | 10 | 4.3 / 5 | 7.2 mi |
| Los Alamitos7.7 mi | 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 7.7 mi |
| Cypress8.8 mi | 5 | 4.7 / 5 | 8.8 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 15, 2026 from the 39 communities listed in Huntington Beach, 230 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Huntington Beach ask about.
- Home Care in California: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Huntington Beach offers 8 assisted living communities for seniors who need help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management. Families in the area have options across different sizes and settings, from intimate residential homes to larger communities with more amenities and services.
When evaluating assisted living in Huntington Beach, consider what level of care your loved one needs and which community environment feels like the best fit. Some families prioritize a smaller, home-like setting, while others prefer communities with more programs and social activities. Visiting in person and speaking with staff can help you understand how each community operates and whether it aligns with your family's needs.
Huntington Beach Guest Homes and Huntington Terrace are among the communities available in the area. As you narrow your search, think about proximity to your home, the specific services offered, and how the community's philosophy matches your preferences for your loved one's care.
Assisted Living in Huntington Beach: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Huntington Beach, California?
MyLivingChoice lists 39 assisted living communities in Huntington Beach, California, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Huntington Beach are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Good Hands Elder Care (5★, 23 ratings), Huntington Beach Guest Homes (5★, 11 ratings), European Senior Living (5★, 5 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Huntington Beach?
Beyond assisted living, Huntington Beach has memory care (9 communities), independent living (7 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), home health (4 communities), at-home care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Huntington Beach?
Families rate Huntington Beach assisted living communities 4.6 out of 5 on average, across 230 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Huntington Beach assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 26 Huntington Beach communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 62%), cleanliness (mentioned for 46%), building and grounds (mentioned for 42%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (85%), communication with families (73%), building and upkeep (15%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Huntington Beach?
Yes. Of the 26 Huntington Beach communities with a known size, 26 have ten residents or fewer, 0 have 11 to 60, and 0 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Huntington Beach bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
