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331 Ilene Street Martinez, CA 94553 · Contra Costa County
All 2 nursing homes in Martinez, CA (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 555292 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Alhambra Post Acute a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Alhambra Post Acute as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.19 hours per resident per day at Alhambra Post Acute, about the same as the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 1.09 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.60 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 46.3% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there. 2 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Alhambra Post Acute: Medicare and Medicaid
Alhambra Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 23, 2026 and found 8 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 47 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 47 citations at Alhambra Post Acute across 9 inspection dates, 8 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 44 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 3 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were pharmacy service (9) and resident rights (8). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist" (tag F0755, level F, July 8, 2026). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 8, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
FEnsure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
June 3, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
April 23, 2026 · 8 citations
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
BProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
March 9, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DProvide 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.
November 21, 2024 · 11 citations
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EImplement 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
EProvide 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.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
DEnsure 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.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
BProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
May 3, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
April 16, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
December 1, 2023 · 20 citations
FEnsure 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.
FHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
EHonor 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.
EHonor 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.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EImplement 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.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
DAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
DEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
November 7, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DLet each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Questions to ask on a tour of Alhambra Post Acute
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on April 23, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Nursing staff turnover was 46.3% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Alhambra Post Acute
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.2 mi
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center MartinezEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 51m for patients treated and sent home
- 5.3 mi
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5.5 mi
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus ConcordEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 25m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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