ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION
3902 KATELLA AVENUE, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION Compares
ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION is a 150-bed for-profit nursing facility in Los Alamitos, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (19.1%) is below the California average of 22.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 150 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.6% — better than the California average of 12.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the California average of 4.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.1% — better than the California average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against California averages across 1165 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Los Alamitos.
How is ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 19.1% here versus 22.9% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 150 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Los Alamitos
Los Alamitos sits in Orange County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 468,842 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 38.3 years
- Median household income
- $94,441
- Median home value
- $703,800
Demographics for Orange County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Los Alamitos.
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