Alamitos West Health & RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 3902 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
- CCN
- 056169
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Certified beds
- 150
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Residents per day
- 138
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 19 Nov 2025. The latest survey cycle has 34 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
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Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Orange County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 72 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 19 Nov 2025 | 34 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 27 Sep 2024 | 38 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 10 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 34 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0710 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Jun 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 3 Feb 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | B | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | B | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | B | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | B | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | B | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | B | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | B | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | B | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | B | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
Survey cycle 2: 38 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | B | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | B | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | B | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | B | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | B | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | B | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | B | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Nov 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | C | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | B | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
| 27 Sep 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 10 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
| 22 Feb 2022 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.20 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.35 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.27 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.84 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- No data
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- No data
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.4% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.3% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.6% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, individual
- Chain
- The Ensign Group (342 homes in the CMS chain file)
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Orange County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seal Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center | Seal Beach | 2 of 5 | 30 | $0 | 22 Apr 2025 | |
| Anaheim Point | Anaheim | 2 of 5 | 19 | $0 | 6 Mar 2025 | |
| Park Anaheim Healthcare Center | Anaheim | 2 of 5 | 22 | $0 | 25 Mar 2026 | |
| Anaheim Terrace Care Center | Anaheim | 3 of 5 | 27 | $0 | 21 May 2025 | |
| Healthcare Center of Orange County | Buena Park | 1 of 5 | 37 | $8,278 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Stanley Healthcare Center | Westminster | 3 of 5 | 18 | $0 | 9 Apr 2026 | |
| Anaheim Crest Nursing Center | Anaheim | 3 of 5 | 29 | $0 | 21 May 2026 | |
| West Anaheim Medical Center D/P SNF | Anaheim | 5 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Buena Park Nursing Center | Buena Park | 2 of 5 | 39 | $8,278 | 18 Mar 2026 | |
| Beach Creek Post-Acute | Anaheim | 3 of 5 | 26 | $0 | 26 Jan 2026 | |
| Mission Palms Healthcare Center | Westminster | 3 of 5 | 21 | $13,923 | 24 Apr 2026 | |
| Anaheim Healthcare Center, LLC | Anaheim | 3 of 5 | 28 | $9,278 | 14 Apr 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation (CCN 056169). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/alamitos-west-health-rehabilitation-los-alamitos-ca-056169/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 10 Jun 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 27 Sep 2024.
- Who operates Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, individual. CMS lists the home in the chain The Ensign Group. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.