SEA CLIFF HEALTHCARE CENTER
18811 FLORIDA ST, HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, 92648 · 7148473515
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-06-09
2.0
★★☆☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
2.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
4.0
182
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 18811 Florida St in Huntington Beach, California (ZIP 92648), within Orange County. The facility operates 182 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three core domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Sea Cliff Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. This overall rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, which reflects findings from on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors and indicates performance below the national norm in this category. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which is in line with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and aide hours provided per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and is based on clinical data related to resident outcomes across multiple care indicators.
Sea Cliff Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, in addition to other common payment methods that may include private pay and private insurance. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (714) 847-3515 to confirm current availability, accepted payment types, and any specific admission requirements. Coverage and eligibility details may vary depending on individual circumstances and plan enrollment.
When considered alongside national benchmarks, Sea Cliff Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. Its quality measure rating of 4 stars indicates above-average performance in clinical outcome metrics, while its overall and health inspection ratings of 2 stars each place it below the national average in those categories. The staffing rating of 3 stars reflects performance consistent with the national median. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which provides detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns to support informed decision-making.
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About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.