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Families generally describe attentive nurses and CNAs, strong physical therapy outcomes, and a clean facility with a pleasant outdoor patio for visits. However, one reviewer reported missing personal belongings and inconsistent care from temporary agency CNAs during staffing shortages.
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Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation is a senior living community in Los Alamitos, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care and Assisted Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 72 reviews.
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Los Alamitos, California that provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and assisted living services.
The community offers customized therapy programs that combine high-tech approaches with hands-on therapeutic techniques. Therapists apply the latest research to help residents improve their quality of life. Care plans are developed collaboratively with each patient, their family, and their healthcare provider to ensure individualized treatment.
The facility offers a vibrant assisted living community with a variety of activities and programs designed to foster a sense of community. Staff members are described as dedicated and compassionate, committed to providing exceptional care and service with dignity.
Short-term stay options are available to provide temporary relief for primary caregivers, allowing them to take a break from the demands of caregiving while residents receive professional quality healthcare.
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Help Me Choose3.8overall · 72 ratings combined
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Maira Quiroz
Jan 2026
My best friends grandparents was a resident here while they recovered from their knee surgery. Very clean facility. We are grateful for the activity staff for being so inclusive to residents needs and making them feel comfortable during the holidays since they were not able to be home.
Dee
Jan 2026
It is unacceptable that this facility fails to provide a safe and respectful environment for personal property at Alamitos West Heath & Rehabilitation. Over the days of my Mother’s admission, she has had her personal clothing—disappeared/stolen from her room. We took inventory, labeled all items, and even went as far as taking her laundry home and her items still went missing. When I brought attention to this matter I was told to look in the "lost and found" and of course I had no luck finding her items. If anything, her clothes weren't lost ... They were taken during routine changes. Its so sad and disappointing to know that any nursing aides or patient care technicians would even consider taking advantage of the helpless-disabled elderly and feel comfortable enough in their position to take from them. My advice would be to leave any nice/new matching outfits especially items of value home. And instead use any old worn stained clothes to dress your loved ones in if they stay at this rehabilitation center.
DianeNi LA
Nov 2025
My mom, 92 years old, broke her left leg on July 1, 2024. After being hospitalized, she moved to Alamito West Health and Rehabilitation, where she received long-term care for 17 months. I visited several days each week to help my mom, and during that time I came to know many of the wonderful, friendly people who work there. From the administration team—Yanira, Natasha in the front office and Andrea in insurance/financial services, to the nurses and CNAs, many of whom have dedicated 10, 20, even 30+ years to this facility, the staff showed remarkable commitment. The nurses and CNAs, in particular, were consistently responsible, kind, and attentive to patients. I especially want to recognize Nurse Priscilla (7 a.m.–3 p.m.), Nurse Alora (3–11 p.m.), and CNAs Christabal, Rubin, Maria, and Oscar. My mom weighs about 140 pounds and requires daily transfers to her wheelchair so she can go to the dining hall for lunch. The staff ensured she was always clean and comfortable, preventing any skin issues. Their hard work and care meant so much to us The only challenge I observed was when there weren’t enough full-time CNAs available. In those cases, temporary CNAs from outside agencies were brought in. Unfortunately, many of them did the bare minimum and relied heavily on the regular staff, which doubled the workload for the dedicated CNAs. This situation created stress for nurses, patients, and the hardworking CNAs alike. Another highlight of Alamito West is the rehabilitation center, led by Scott. My mom received excellent physical therapy from Scott and Bill, and after one year she was able to walk 20 feet with a walker—a huge milestone. We also appreciated the meals and activities. Lunch was consistently good, and the facility offered a wide variety of daily activities. Decorations changed almost every month, keeping the environment cheerful and engaging. The activity leaders were always kind and welcoming. I truly miss the team at Alamito West. They are wonderful people who made a difficult time much brighter.
lynda jack
Aug 2025
Great staff! Physical therapist were wonderful. Nurses were attentive and came in a reasonable amount of time when called. Clean and the outside patio was fantastic to have a place to visit with friends and family that came by.
Jason Herrera
Aug 2025
Alamitos West took great care of my Grandmother during a really difficult time. From day one, the staff made us feel welcome and kept us updated on how things were going. The nurses and CNAs were all kind, patient, and really seemed to care about their work. The building was always clean, and any time we had a question or needed something, someone was there to help. It’s never easy to trust someone else with your family’s care, but I left feeling like she was in good hands. I’m grateful for the support we received and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Alamitos West to other families.
13 inspection visits in the last three years, 90 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 10, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 13, 2026
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2025
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 19, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2025
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.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 31, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 31, 2025
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 16, 2025
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.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 19, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 19, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 19, 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 8, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 29, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 29, 2024
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 17, 2022
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation is located at 3902 Katella Avenue in Los Alamitos, California.
Families generally describe attentive nurses and CNAs, strong physical therapy outcomes, and a clean facility with a pleasant outdoor patio for visits. However, one reviewer reported missing personal belongings and inconsistent care from temporary agency CNAs during staffing shortages.
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation had 13 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 90 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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