Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation
3902 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Los Alamitos, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionNovember 19, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Health citations since February 22, 202285 (California average 50)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on August 4, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 4 times since 2024.
Health inspection on July 23, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 4 times since 2024.
Health inspection on June 10, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0580 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2026.
Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2026.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2026.
Health inspection on May 21, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2026.
Health inspection on April 30, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 6 times since 2022.
Health inspection on March 20, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
Health inspection on February 3, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2022.
Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0842 6 times since 2022.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on November 19, 2025
21 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 4 times since 2024.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0698 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0757 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0803 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0813 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
Citation F0557. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0557 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0578. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0578 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
Citation F0645. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
Citation F0847. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on November 19, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2025.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2025.
Citation K0500. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 19, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0500 2 times since 2022.
Health inspection on August 22, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Citation F0880. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Citation F0921. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on September 27, 2024.
Health inspection on July 9, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on April 3, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0909. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
Citation F0557. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
Citation F0803. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 16, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on January 24, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.
Citation F0550. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2025.
Health inspection on December 12, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0690 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2025.
Citation F0558. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2025.
Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 8, 2025.
Health inspection on November 6, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 29, 2024.
Health inspection on September 27, 2024
22 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0849 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0881 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0806. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0814. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on September 27, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on February 22, 2022
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate foot care.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Citation F0842. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 17, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on February 22, 2022
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0006. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
Citation K0500. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (562) 596-5561
- Last standard health inspection
- November 19, 2025 (11 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day, on average
- 127.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Malcolm Healthcare, INC.
- Chain
- The Ensign Group
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the California average (85 vs 50).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- AYELE, ETSEGENETOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2025
- CLUFF, CASEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2025
Questions
When was Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists November 19, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 85 health citations since February 22, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.