ALHAMBRA HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

Alhambra Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, meaning it lands in average territory nationally. That overall score is built from three separate ratings that each tell a different part of the story, and in this case those pieces look quite different from one another. The health inspection rating comes in at 2 stars, which is below average and reflects the number and seriousness of citations state inspectors found during their visits. That's worth paying attention to, since inspections reveal real, on-the-ground conditions inside the facility. Staffing sits at 3 stars, or average, meaning the amount of nursing time residents receive relative to how many people live there is in line with typical facilities, though not exceptional. The standout here is the quality measures rating, a 5 out of 5, which is much above average. That score is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like wound care, fall rates, and mobility, and a top score there suggests the facility is doing a strong job on actual resident health results. For families, the mix of ratings here creates a nuanced picture. The excellent quality measures score is genuinely encouraging and suggests that residents are receiving good clinical care in practice. However, the below-average health inspection score means you'll want to dig into what those citations were about before making a decision. Not all citations carry the same weight, so it's worth asking the facility directly what was cited and what steps they've taken to correct it. Taken together, this is a facility with real strengths, but one that deserves some extra questions before you sign on the dotted line.