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The Sea Bluffs
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 88 residents
- Phone
- (949) 234-3000
- Address
- 25421 And 25401 Sea Bluffs Dr
- Licensed since
Orange County context
1,105*CCLD
Total facilities
3.4*CCLD
Avg citations
7.3*CCLD
Avg visits
2.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
8 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2025
- 87468.1(a)(11)Type B
Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: To have their visitors, including ombudspersons.., permitted to visit privately during reasonable hours and without prior notice... This req is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews conducted, Licensee failed to ensure R1 and R2 were allowed visitation. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
- 87204(a)Type A
Based on record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in two out of two residents who are bedridden and housed in rooms not approved for bedridden status. R4 and R8 are residing in rooms not approved for bedridden status which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87464(f)(1)Type A
Basic Services. Basic services shall at a minimum include: Care and supervision as defined in Section 87101(c)(3) and Health and Safety Code section 1569.2(c). This requirement was not met as evidence by R1 was able to leave Memory Care and was found approx. .5 miles away from facility. This poses an immediate health and safety risk to persons in care.Civil Penalty Assessed
- 87203Type A
Based on observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. LPAs observed the delayed egress exit door is chained from the outside preventing residents from going into the patio area (photos). Facility does not have approved fire clearance for locked perimeter doors which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. Civil Penalty Assessed
- 87468.1(a)(3)Type B
Personal Rights of Residents in All Facilities. (a) Residents in all residential care facilities for the elderly shall have all of the following personal rights: (3) To be free from punishment, humiliation, intimidation, abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, such as withholding residents' money... This requirement is not being met as evidenced by: base oon iterview with S1 they indicated that they accepted a monitary gift from R1. This presents a potential health, safety, and personal rights to resident in care.
2024
- 87309(a)(1)Type A
Based LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above as cabinet below kitchen sink in memory care used to store toxins was not locked and secured which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(8)Type A
Based on LPA observation, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. Perishible food such as milk, salad dressing, beef, and fish were found expired (photos taken). In addition, pork patties were found on a kitchen counter at room temperature which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87207Type B
No licensee, officer or employee of a licensee shall make or disseminate any false or misleading statement regarding the facility or any of the services provided by the facility.This req is not being met as evidenced by: Based on record review, Licensee failed to ensure no false or misleading statements were disseminated. Facility form letter states S1 is an LVN when in fact the staff is not an LVN. This poses a potential health and safety risk to residents in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2023. Most recent on 2025-12-19.
2 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record, 3 of 4 substantiated.
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection2 Type ARead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
8 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Dana Point
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is The Sea Bluffs licensed in California?
Yes, The Sea Bluffs is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2023.
How many citations does The Sea Bluffs have?
The Sea Bluffs has 8 citations on record: 5 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (2 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 5 other visits).
When was The Sea Bluffs last inspected?
The Sea Bluffs was last inspected on December 19, 2025 (about 6 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is The Sea Bluffs?
The Sea Bluffs is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 88 residents. It is located in Dana Point, Orange County, California.
How does The Sea Bluffs compare to other assisted living facilities in Orange County?
The Sea Bluffs has 8 citations. The county average is 3.4 citations per facility. There are 1,105 assisted living facilities in Orange County.
Does The Sea Bluffs have any serious violations?
The Sea Bluffs has 5 Type A citations on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has The Sea Bluffs had any complaint inspections?
The Sea Bluffs has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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