64 facilities with pricing in the middle of the pack for LA County. Safety scores are about average for the area.
150 beds · $6,202/mo
Best safety record in Huntington Beach. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,889/mo · Medi-Cal
Very clean inspection history. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
142 beds · $4,095/mo
Very clean inspection history. Large community with more amenities. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $5,911/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,778/mo
Solid inspection record. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
111 beds · $5,795/mo
Solid inspection record. Large community with more amenities. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $5,623/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
6 beds · $3,980/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care. Lower cost than most in the area.
6 beds · $6,001/mo · Medi-Cal
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention.
6 beds · $5,212/mo
Above-average safety. Small home, more personal attention. Offers memory care.
Mostly smaller, home-like settings. Huntington Beach has 64 licensed assisted living facilities. The majority (59) are residential care homes with 6 beds or fewer, so if you're looking for something intimate where your parent isn't one of dozens of residents, you'll have options. There are also 5 larger communities with 50+ beds if you prefer structured activities, on-site dining, and more staff on hand.
Expect to pay around $5,238/mo. That's right around the county average of $5,290/mo. Prices range from $3,200 up to $7,000 depending on the facility, room type, and level of care. 59 of 64 facilities publish pricing, which is better transparency than most areas.
Look at the safety scores before you visit. The average score in Huntington Beach is 7.6 out of 10. That's about average for LA County. Some facilities here have excellent records and others don't, so check individual scores before you visit. Our scores come from real California state inspection data, not self-reported reviews.
A few things that might narrow your search. Only 23% of facilities here accept Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program, so your options will be limited. 23 facilities offer specialized memory care if that's what you need.
Start by comparing facilities on what actually matters: safety record, pricing, care types, and size. We list all 64 licensed assisted living facilities in Huntington Beach with their FYI Safety Scores, drawn from California state inspection data, plus any verified pricing, so you can narrow the list before you ever pick up the phone. Many placement services are paid referral agents who only show you facilities that pay them. Here you can compare every licensed option directly.
It's about average for California. Expect to pay around $5,238/mo, though prices vary widely depending on facility size, room type, and how much care is needed.
Safety varies a lot by facility. Of the 64 facilities in Huntington Beach with a FYI Safety Score, 24 land in the Good or Excellent range and 6 fall into the Poor or Severe range. Across the 64 facilities with an inspection record, 77% have zero substantiated complaints. These scores come from California state inspection data, not online reviews, so they reflect what regulators actually documented.
Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach currently has the highest safety score in Huntington Beach at 9.7 out of 10. These scores are based on real state inspection data, not online reviews. We'd recommend checking individual scores for any facility you're considering, since they can vary a lot even within the same city.
Among our top-rated facilities, European Retirement Living Llc I starts at $3,980/mo, and it has a safety score of 7.8. Across all 64 facilities in the area, published prices range from $3,200 to $7,000/mo. Keep in mind that the actual cost depends on the level of care needed.
23% of facilities in Huntington Beach participate in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program, which is California's way of covering assisted living costs through Medi-Cal. Among the top-rated facilities, Ryan'S Open Arms and Guardian Senior Home on Compass accept it. Eligibility requirements can be strict, so it's worth calling ahead to ask about availability and waitlists.
Yes, 23 facilities in Huntington Beach offer specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Among the top-rated: Merrill Gardens at Huntington Beach and Ryan'S Open Arms and Joy in Life Homes Ii and Select Senior Care Ii and Oakmont of Huntington Beach and Meadowlark Gardens V and European Retirement Living Llc I and Pacific Heaven Res. Care Facility for the Elderly. Memory care units typically have additional security measures and staff trained in dementia care, so expect higher pricing than standard assisted living.