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Alhambra Post Acute

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise skilled pt and ot therapists. Still worth an in-person visit.

331 Ilene Street, Martinez, CA 9455344 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 32 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is a strong choice for patients needing intensive physical or occupational therapy due to their highly rated specialists. However, families must be extremely vigilant regarding medical oversight and medication administration, as multiple reviewers have reported failures in monitoring vital health indicators like blood sugar.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

32 reviews on Google
Families can expect high-quality rehabilitation services and a compassionate therapy team, with many reviewers praising the physical and occupational therapists. However, there are serious concerns regarding medical oversight, specifically regarding blood sugar monitoring and medication administration, as well as inconsistent communication from the administration.

Quality Themes

FoodN/AStaff8.0Clean7.0Activities5.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Skilled PT and OT therapists
  • Compassionate and caring nursing staff
  • Welcoming and family-like atmosphere
  • Clean and sanitary environment

Concerns

  • Inadequate medical monitoring and oversight (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor communication from administration/office (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.72022(7)3.72023(3)4.22024(5)3.82025(8)4.52026(8)

Distribution · 31 analyzed

5
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4
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3
0
2
2
1
6

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the skilled PT and OT therapists here; how do you tailor those therapy sessions to help residents regain their independence?
  • 2What is your process for ensuring medication is administered accurately and that there is consistent oversight of medical changes?
  • 3How does the administration team keep families updated on a resident's health status and any changes in their care plan?
  • 4In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and coordinating care?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to help maintain that warm, family-like atmosphere mentioned by others?
  • 6How do you ensure that the high standards of cleanliness and sanitation are maintained throughout the facility every day?

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Key Review Excerpts

He really likes his PT and OT therapists and appreciates their care and professionalism.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

We have been caring for her for the last 7 years but her decline with Alzheimers brought her here. I want to thank the staff for all their efforts and help.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

My Mom's Blood Sugar was at the dangerous level high and we hand to bring it to their attention that sh

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★☆☆☆
Source: 32 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.10hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.39hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility39.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
39.8%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Contra costa
2.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.7%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Contra costa
8.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.8%
Better than Avg
Here
4.8%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Contra costa
7.6%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.4%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Contra costa
10.3%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.0%
Better than Avg
Here
7.0%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Contra costa
10.6%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Contra costa
99.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.8%
Better than Avg
Here
98.8%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Contra costa
97.6%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
98.3%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Contra costa
98.8%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Contra costa
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

13deficiencies
Near state avg (15.4)
6 complaint-triggered

Alhambra Post Acute shows persistent quality concerns across multiple areas, with families filing complaint reports that triggered inspections. The facility has recurring issues with medication management, care planning and assessments, and infection control that appear across multiple survey periods. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated problems in core care areas—particularly medication safety and resident assessments—suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate during visits.

Mar 9, 2026Complaint
2
0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0742Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Nov 21, 2024Routine
22
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0161Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0004Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0013Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

0029Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop a communication plan.

0036Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

May 3, 2024Complaint
1
0660Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Apr 16, 2024Complaint
2
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Dec 1, 2023Routine
25
0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0813Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0578Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0585Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0576Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0804Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0004Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0006Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

0039Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0912Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

0035Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Nov 7, 2023Complaint
1
0573Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Alhambra Post Acute

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Pacs Group

Chain Size

279 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 67 of 260

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Olson, JonW-2 Managing EmployeeApt, FrederickOfficer / DirectorHancock, MarkOfficer / DirectorMitchell, JohnOfficer / DirectorMurray, JasonOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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