Overall Review of Extraordinary Assisted Living Of Hunt. Beach
differentiator16 reviews mention this
Dining quality stands out
Residents consistently describe the food as a major strength.
Food comes up repeatedly, with residents and families describing meals that are enjoyable, with good variety and a restaurant-style feel. Several reviewers also point to specific dietary supportâlike soft food or special dietsâpaired with attentive help around meals. There are also mentions of notable chef moments, including an experience that was described as a standout dinner, and ongoing praise that the dining team delivers quality consistently.
common20 reviews mention this
Care teams feel attentive
Staff are repeatedly described as caring and responsive.
Across many reviews, families and residents describe the day-to-day staff as kind, patient, and willing to help, including when needs come up unexpectedly. Multiple reviewers single out communication and follow-throughâsuch as answering questions, updating family members, and helping coordinate transitions. A few mentions also describe medication attention and check-ins during the night, reinforcing that residents see ongoing support rather than a hands-off approach.
common13 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
A steady calendar of activities keeps residents involved.
Residents and families frequently describe the community as active, with plenty of activities throughout the day and opportunities to socialize. Reviews mention things like games, bingo, arts and crafts, live music, field trips/outings, and special events. Several people also connect those offerings to improved mood or social comfort after moving in, especially for residents adjusting to assisted living or memory care.
differentiator5 reviews mention this
Memory care support is emphasized
Memory care is specifically described with loving attention.
A number of reviewers speak directly about the memory care experience, describing caregivers who are attentive and treat residents with warmth. Families also mention that communication stays current and that residents remain engaged in daily life. The reviews frame the memory care setting as something that improves comfort and supports ongoing well-being for people living with dementia or Alzheimerâs.
caveat1 reviews mention this
Visitor parking can be tough
Visitor parking is reported as challenging.
One reviewer notes that getting visitor parking can be difficult, especially for outside medical staff. While the same review mentions that a space is made available for tour vehicles and the community van, visitor access appears more limited.
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Features
Housing
6 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Long Beach (Daugherty) (9 miles away)
John Wayne Orange Co (10 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (1 miles)
Starbucks (3.5 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Starbucks (3.9 miles)
Northside Cafe (7.5 miles)
Starbucks (7.6 miles)
La Brea Bakery Express (7.7 miles)
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger (1.4 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (3.1 miles)
Lee's Sandwiches (3.4 miles)
Brodard Restaurant (4 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (4.4 miles)
El Torito (4.5 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (5.2 miles)
Theaters
Century Huntington Beach And Xd (1.8 miles)
Hospitals
Kindred Hospital Westminster (2.4 miles)
VA Long Beach Healthcare System (6.1 miles)
Parks
Huntington Central Park (2.8 miles)
Mile Square Regional Park (5.2 miles)
Rossmoor Park (5.2 miles)
Faylane Park (5.5 miles)
Huntington Central Park (6.7 miles)
Seeley Park (7.4 miles)
Huntington State Beach (7.5 miles)
Physicians
Dostzada, Ghulam Dr - Los Alamitos Cardiovascular (4.5 miles)
Places of Worship
Saint Hedwig Catholic Church (4.8 miles)
Cottonwood Church (4.9 miles)
Transportation
Disneyland Monorail - Downtown Disney District Station (7.5 miles)
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6 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Board and Care Home
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Long Beach (Daugherty) (9 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Engaged, attentive staff and a clean, well-equipped community.
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