Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
ALHAMBRA POST ACUTE
MARTINEZ, CA · 44 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number 555292 · first certified December 1987
Ownership
Operated by PACS GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed June 30, 2023 (change of ownership)from MARTINEZ HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC
Position within CA
22 citations — more than 60% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 8. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
8 of the 22 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 22 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 22 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| December 1, 2023 | 5 |
| November 21, 2024 | 11 |
| April 23, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-04-23 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 2 | 2026-04-23 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2024-11-21 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 2 | 2024-11-21 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2024-11-21 |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | 1 | 2026-04-23 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2023-12-01 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2024-11-21 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 8 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 23, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026) |
November 21, 2024 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2024) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 13, 2024) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 5, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 20, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2024) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 9, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 4, 2024) |
December 1, 2023 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.