Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation
Los Alamitos, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056169) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (562) 596-5561 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation reports total nurse hours of 4.20 per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation listed for this facility.
About this facility
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Los Alamitos, Orange County, California. The facility has been certified since May 1978 and maintains 150 certified beds, with an average of 138.3 residents. It is a for-profit facility owned by an individual and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for California (state average 3.16). Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.20, including 0.35 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing turnover percentage was not provided in the available data.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero payment denials reported. No abuse icon is indicated in the data, and no Special Focus status is listed for this facility.
There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 4.20 per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a turnover percentage, and the staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, there are no federal fines on record and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is indicated, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 150 certified beds and an average of 138.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by an individual under a for-profit structure and is part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS provides an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 5625965561 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5625965561 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056169?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.