C

ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION

3902 KATELLA AVENUE, LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720
Score: 59 / 100

Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 59/100. Located in Los Alamitos, California, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation provides above-average staffing with 4.27 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 73 deficiencies at Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.27 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.34 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.54 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.89 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.22 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

73
Total Deficiencies
Nov 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 23 Minor 🟠 50 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.8% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 59 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
150
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
30