All citations for Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

November 19, 2025

Showing 26 to 50 of 96 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0813, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0500, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 19, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0909, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of April 3, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 16, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 19, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 8, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 29, 2024).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0558, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 27, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.