Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation
3902 Katella Avenue · Los Alamitos, CA 90720 · 150 certified beds
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About Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Los Alamitos, California. Its capacity is 150 beds, above the Orange County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of The Ensign Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 78 citations, the most recent on May 21, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.32 hours per resident per day. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (78)
Records from February 2022 to May 2026.
May 21, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 10, 2026.
April 30, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.
March 20, 2026
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 3, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
February 3, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0803Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected December 10, 2025.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
4.32 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.20 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 347 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.3 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 2.8 for staffing, 4.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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