Sterling Senior Community II in Huntington Beach, CA

Sterling Senior Community II is an assisted living community in Huntington Beach, CA.

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19112 Papua Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.9 from 55 reviews
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Overall Review of Sterling Senior Community II

common 18 reviews mention this

Caring, professional staff stands out

Residents describe a consistently caring, professional staff that feels attentive and supportive.

Across the reviews, residents and families repeatedly highlight staff who are welcoming, compassionate, and responsive to concerns. Several people specifically note that staff take time to answer questions, guide families during move-in, and communicate needs. There are also mentions of staff treating residents with familiarity and showing day-to-day concern, including during difficult transitions.

common 9 reviews mention this

Clean, well maintained environment

Many residents and visitors point to a clean, well maintained setting.

Cleanliness comes up often, with multiple reviewers describing the facility as spotless, sparkling, and well cared for. People also mention that the property feels maintained and managed, not neglected. A few reviews connect that upkeep with overall comfort and confidence in the community.

common 7 reviews mention this

Meals are a frequent bright spot

Reviews frequently mention meals as enjoyable and satisfying.

Food and meals are a common positive theme, with residents and families describing the food as good, delicious, or a reason residents look forward to mealtimes. Several reviewers mention frequent positive reactions from their loved ones, including excitement about upcoming meals. A couple of reviews also describe meals in the context of day-to-day comfort and routine.

common 6 reviews mention this

Daily activities keep residents engaged

Residents often mention lots of activities and chances to socialize.

Many reviews describe a steady stream of activities, including scheduled daily offerings and community events. Families mention that residents adjust well because there is something to do and people to interact with. Reviewers also describe outings and engagement that help residents stay busy and connected.

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Care support and medication help

Residents describe strong care support during serious health needs.

A few reviews focus on higher-need situations, describing compassionate assistance during medical recovery and continued support for bed-bound residents. People also mention medication support as part of daily care and highlight confidence that staff are available when help is needed. These accounts align with the community offering medication management and assistance with daily care needs.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Transportation for appointments and errands

Residents describe help with transportation for appointments and outside needs.

Some reviewers mention that the community provides transportation for getting to medical appointments and other outside needs. Families describe the reassurance of knowing logistics are handled so their loved one can get where they need to go. This matches what the community provides for medical transportation arrangements.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John Wayne Orange Co (5 miles away) John Wayne Orange Co (5 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (15 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (15 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (1.7 miles)
  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers (1.7 miles)
  • Brodard Restaurant (3.1 miles)
  • Dick Church's Restaurant (3.4 miles)
  • Din Tai Fung (3.5 miles)
  • The Capital Grille (3.5 miles)
  • Boudin SF (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Huntington Central Park (2.3 miles)
  • Mile Square Regional Park (2.5 miles)
  • Seeley Park (2.8 miles)
  • Huntington Central Park (3.4 miles)
  • Huntington State Beach (3.5 miles)
  • Bonita Canyon Park (6.8 miles)
  • William R. Mason Regional Park (7 miles)

Cafes

  • MoonGoat Coffee Roasters (2.8 miles)
  • Northside Cafe (3 miles)
  • Nespresso Boutique at Bloomingdale's (3.5 miles)
  • Honor Coffee Roasters (4.8 miles)
  • Blue Bottle Coffee (4.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Newport Heart North (4.2 miles)
  • Newport Orthopedic Institute (6.8 miles)
  • The 200 Building (7.8 miles)
  • Hoag Tustin Legacy (7.9 miles)
  • Hoag Medical Group (7.9 miles)
  • Cardiology Specialists of Orange County (8 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Huntington Beach And Xd (4.2 miles)
  • Amc Tustin 14 At The District (6.9 miles)
  • AMC Movie Theater (7.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach (4.3 miles)
  • Kindred Hospital Westminster (6 miles)
  • Choc (8.1 miles)

Transportation

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) (5 miles)
  • Terminal A (5 miles)

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