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Alamitos West Health & Rehab: Infection Control Failures - CA

Healthcare Facility
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation
Los Alamitos, CA  ·  3/5 stars

Twenty-seven minutes later, in the same shower room, they found a white towel on the floor. It was stained grey and yellow-brown.

Neither had been disposed of properly. The glove belonged in the trash. The towel belonged in the dirty linen barrel. Instead, both sat where residents and staff move in and out for bathing.

The facility's own infection control policy, revised just four months earlier in April 2025, stated that linens would be handled and transported in ways that prevent the spread of infection, and that garbage and infectious waste would be disposed of safely and consistently. The glove on the toilet tank was not consistent with that.

The Account Manager was present for both observations and acknowledged each finding on the spot. When inspectors interviewed the Director of Nursing six days later, on August 20, she said the process for cleaning shower rooms would be updated to ensure they were free of used gloves and washcloths going forward.

Federal inspectors cited the facility for failing to implement appropriate infection control practices, noting the failures posed a risk for the transmission of disease-causing microorganisms. The deficiency was tagged at a level of potential for minimal harm, affecting some residents.

What the inspection did not document was how long the glove had been on the toilet tank before anyone noticed, or how many residents had used the shower room in the time between.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation from 2025-08-22 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

Download the official CMS inspection PDF from Medicare.gov

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Editorial Standards & Data Disclosure

Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.

Plan of correction: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to state survey agencies and those responses may not be reflected in CMS data at the time of publication. The absence of a plan of correction in our data does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken are encouraged to contact the facility directly or their state survey agency.

Corrections may have occurred: Inspection reports reflect conditions observed on the date of the survey. Facilities may have implemented corrections, staffing changes, additional training, or other remediation since the report was issued. We report what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.

Editorial process: Inspection findings are extracted from CMS source documents and synthesized using AI, reviewed for factual accuracy against the original report by our editorial team.

Professional review: All content reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NH EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Last verified: September 19, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION in LOS ALAMITOS, CA was cited for violations during a health inspection on August 22, 2025.

Twenty-seven minutes later, in the same shower room, they found a white towel on the floor.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Twenty-seven minutes later, in the same shower room, they found a white towel on the floor.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in LOS ALAMITOS, CA, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 056169.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.