Alhambra Post Acute
331 Ilene Street · Martinez, CA · 94553 · 9252282020
44 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 78 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.39 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.10 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.70 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
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.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024
Provide at least one room set aside to use as a resident dining room and for activities, that is a good size, with good lighting, air flow and furniture.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B November 21, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected January 28, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023
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.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555292 · certified since December 8, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.