Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
SEA Cliff Healthcare Center
18811 Florida ST Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (714) 847-3515
CCN
555249
Certified beds
182
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
THE Ensign Group
Nurse staffing
4.09
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.27 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 42% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected January 14, 2026
20 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0645No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0552No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0554No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0557No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0686No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0694No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0726No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
D
F0760No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
E
F0605No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
E
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
E
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
E
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 12, 2026
Inspected October 22, 2025
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0657No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 7, 2025
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 7, 2025
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 7, 2025
Inspected July 25, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0554No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Inspected February 14, 2025
17 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0641No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
B
F0684No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0623No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0625No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0693No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0836No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0849No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0881No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0908No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
Inspected September 6, 2024
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0656No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 19, 2024
B
F0836No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 19, 2024
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 19, 2024
Inspected June 13, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 28, 2024
Inspected May 16, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2024
Inspected January 9, 2024
4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 9, 2024
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 9, 2024
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 9, 2024
D
F0688No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 9, 2024
Inspected September 21, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0554No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 9, 2023
Inspected September 1, 2023
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 19, 2023
D
F0776No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 19, 2023
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 19, 2023
Inspected August 15, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 2, 2023
Inspected August 3, 2023
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0552No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 27, 2023
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 27, 2023
Inspected July 25, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0657No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 13, 2023
Inspected July 12, 2023
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0583No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 4, 2023
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 4, 2023
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 4, 2023
Inspected June 30, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 27, 2023
Inspected June 6, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 26, 2023
Inspected November 9, 2022
26 citations · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0552No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0554No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0600No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0691No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0693No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0694No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0757No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0759No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
D
F0908No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
E
F0803No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 7, 2022