Safety Report: Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
No citations at the “actual harm” or “immediate jeopardy” level in the last three inspection cycles.
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (33) than in the cycle before (42).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 6 | April 30, 2026; November 19, 2025; August 22, 2025; July 9, 2025; September 27, 2024; February 22, 2022 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 6 | February 3, 2026; November 19, 2025; August 22, 2025; December 12, 2024; September 27, 2024; February 22, 2022 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 4 | August 4, 2026; November 19, 2025; December 12, 2024; September 27, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 4 | July 23, 2026; November 19, 2025; August 22, 2025; November 6, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 4 | February 3, 2026; November 19, 2025; January 24, 2025; February 22, 2022 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 4 | November 19, 2025; December 12, 2024; November 6, 2024; September 27, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | November 19, 2025; September 27, 2024; February 22, 2022 |
| 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. (F803) | 3 | November 19, 2025; April 3, 2025; September 27, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | November 19, 2025; September 27, 2024; February 22, 2022 |
| Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757) | 3 | November 19, 2025; December 12, 2024; September 27, 2024 |
| 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. (F578) | 3 | November 19, 2025; September 27, 2024; February 22, 2022 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | June 10, 2026; January 24, 2025 |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F813) | 2 | November 19, 2025; September 27, 2024 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 2 | November 19, 2025; September 27, 2024 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 2 | November 19, 2025; September 27, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | November 19, 2025; July 9, 2025 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | November 19, 2025; September 27, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F557) | 2 | November 19, 2025; April 3, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | December 12, 2024; February 22, 2022 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | December 12, 2024; September 27, 2024 |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F881) | 2 | September 27, 2024; February 22, 2022 |
| 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. (F849) | 2 | September 27, 2024; February 22, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 4, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 23, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 10, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
May 21, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 30, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 20, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 3, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 19, 2025 — 21 citations
August 22, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
July 9, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 3, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
January 24, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
December 12, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
November 6, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 27, 2024 — 22 citations
February 22, 2022 — 10 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare