Alhambra Post Acute
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise skilled pt and ot therapists. Still worth an in-person visit.
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
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
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Distribution · 31 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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.”
“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.”
“My Mom's Blood Sugar was at the dangerous level high and we hand to bring it to their attention that sh”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2026Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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, 2024Routine22
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
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, 2024Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Apr 16, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Dec 1, 2023Routine25
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Nov 7, 2023Complaint1
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
Alhambra Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pacs Group
279 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.9/5 · Rank 67 of 260
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