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Complaint Investigation

Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation

April 30, 2026 · Los Alamitos, CA · 3902 Katella Avenue
Citations 1
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 150
Provider ID 056169
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Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation
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Inspection Summary

ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION in LOS ALAMITOS, CA — inspection on April 30, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0880
Infection Control Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION in LOS ALAMITOS, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-04-30.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LOS ALAMITOS, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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