ALAMITOS WEST HEALTH & REHABILITATION

Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located at 3902 Katella Avenue in Los Alamitos, California (ZIP code 90720), in Orange County. The facility operates 150 certified beds and is classified under for-profit, individual ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting the findings of state survey inspections conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and indicates lower staffing levels relative to the resident census compared to most facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of pressure ulcers, falls, and hospitalizations among residents. Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation is a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, meaning it is authorized to receive reimbursement through both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and time limits. Medicaid coverage is available for longer-term custodial care for individuals who meet California's financial and medical eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (562) 596-5561 to confirm current bed availability and accepted payment sources. When evaluated against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating is on par with the national average, suggesting a mid-range performance level across the three CMS rating domains combined. The staffing rating of 2 stars is a notable area where the facility falls short of national norms, while the quality measure rating of 4 stars indicates above-average performance in clinical outcome metrics. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. These data points are drawn from CMS administrative records and are updated periodically as new inspection and reporting cycles are completed.