Central California Rehabilitation Hospital
Bakersfield, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 053044)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (661) 871-3911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Central California Rehabilitation Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, with 0 of the reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national.
CMS reports that patients at Central California Rehabilitation Hospital are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Central California Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Bakersfield, California, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Central California Rehabilitation Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Bakersfield, Kern County, California. IRFs provide intensive, hospital-level therapy — often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than moving to a lower level of long-term care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this facility has been Medicare-certified since 04/08/2022 and operates as a for-profit facility. CMS reports that the rate at which patients are discharged to the community (returned home) is no different than the national rate. Readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as no different than the national rate. Reported healthcare-associated infection data (C. diff) shows a rate no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data was not specified in the available record.
Overall, CMS's comparisons place this facility at 0 measures better than the national benchmark and 0 measures worse, with the remaining reported measures falling in the 'no different than' category. This suggests a facility performing in line with national norms across the measures CMS has published, rather than standing out as notably stronger or weaker than typical IRFs.
Families considering rehabilitation after a major medical event may find it useful to discuss admission criteria, expected length of stay, and therapy schedules directly with the facility. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as published.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often 3+ hours a day) aimed at helping patients regain function quickly after a major medical event, whereas nursing homes typically provide lower-intensity, longer-term custodial or skilled nursing care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports the discharge-to-community rate at this facility as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both during-stay and after-discharge readmission rates are reported as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The reported C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; catheter-associated infection data was not specified in the available record.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified; for coverage specifics, contact the facility at (661) 871-3911 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
The facility operates under for-profit ownership, according to CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The facility has been Medicare-certified since 04/08/2022.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not list specific conditions treated; contact the facility at (661) 871-3911 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility as 0 measures better than the national benchmark and 0 measures worse, with reported measures falling in the 'no different than' category.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/053044?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, expected length of stay, and how outcomes compare to national benchmarks; the facility can be reached at (661) 871-3911.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated through your hospital care team; contact the facility directly at (661) 871-3911 to confirm the process.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.