Starfile / California

ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION

3902 KATELLA AVENUE, LOS ALAMITOS, CA 90720 · CCN 056169

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$0

Number of fines

0

Number of penalties

0

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Facilities in chain

329

Chain avg overall

3.20 / 5

Inspection citations (73)

1. BF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for minimal harm

2. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. BF0578Honor 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.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for minimal harm

4. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for minimal harm

6. BF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for minimal harm

7. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. BF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for minimal harm

11. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0803Ensure 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.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for minimal harm

20. BF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for minimal harm

21. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-11-19 · Health · corrected 2025-12-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. BF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-22 · Health

    Potential for minimal harm

23. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-08-22 · Health

    Potential for minimal harm

24. BF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-22 · Health

    Potential for minimal harm

25. BF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2025-08-22 · Health

    Potential for minimal harm

26. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-07-09 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-07-09 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. BF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

    Potential for minimal harm

29. BF0803Ensure 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.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

    Potential for minimal harm

30. DF0909Regularly 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.2025-04-03 · Health · corrected 2025-04-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. BF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-01-24 · Health · corrected 2025-02-19

    Potential for minimal harm

32. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-01-24 · Health · corrected 2025-02-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-24 · Health · corrected 2025-02-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. BF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2025-01-08

    Potential for minimal harm

35. BF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2025-01-08

    Potential for minimal harm

36. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2025-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. BF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2025-01-08

    Potential for minimal harm

38. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2025-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-12-12 · Health · corrected 2025-01-08

    Potential for minimal harm

40. BF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-11-06 · Health · corrected 2024-11-29

    Potential for minimal harm

41. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-06 · Health · corrected 2024-11-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0578Honor 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.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0758Implement 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.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0803Ensure 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.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. CF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for minimal harm

55. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. BF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for minimal harm

58. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for minimal harm

59. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. DF0578Honor 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.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. DF0761Ensure 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.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for minimal harm

71. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2022-02-22 · Health · corrected 2022-03-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.