Dominican Hospital
Santa Cruz, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T242)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (831) 462-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dominican Hospital's inpatient rehab facility is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, with 0 of 5 reported measures better than national and 0 worse than national. Overall, its performance is in line with typical national results.
Patients at Dominican Hospital return to the community at a rate CMS reports as no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also reported as no different than the national rate. This suggests recovery outcomes similar to typical national performance.
Dominican Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Santa Cruz, California, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home. It focuses on hospital-level rehabilitative care rather than long-term nursing care.
About this facility
Dominican Hospital, located in Santa Cruz, California, includes a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF). An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely home. This differs from a skilled nursing facility, which generally offers a slower pace of rehabilitation and longer stays.
Dominican Hospital has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1993, and operates as a non-profit facility in Santa Cruz County.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Dominican Hospital's rate of discharging patients back to the community is reported as no different than the national rate. Its potentially preventable readmission rates — both during the rehab stay and after discharge — are also reported as no different than the national rate. Its rate of C. diff healthcare-associated infections is reported as no different than the national benchmark.
Taken together, CMS rates this facility as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures, and worse than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 measures — meaning its reported performance is consistent with typical national results across these categories. Some measures, such as catheter-associated infection rates, are not addressed in the available data; when CMS does not publish a measure, it is often due to low case counts and should not be read as an indication of quality concerns.
This summary reflects data from CMS Care Compare and should be verified directly for the most current information.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy to help patients regain function after a serious health event, aiming for a return home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a slower-paced, longer-term level of care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports Dominican Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
CMS reports both readmission during the stay and readmission after discharge as no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
CMS reports the C. diff infection rate as no different than the national benchmark; a catheter-associated infection rate is not available in this data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Dominican Hospital has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1993, indicating it meets Medicare's requirements for inpatient rehabilitation care.
Who owns this facility?
Dominican Hospital operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 1993.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data does not specify the conditions treated; please contact the facility at (831) 462-7300 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Dominican Hospital as better than the national benchmark on 0 of 5 reported measures and worse on 0 of 5, meaning its performance is consistent with national norms.
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/05T242?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, admission criteria, and how outcomes compare to national benchmarks, and verify current details directly with the facility.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Dominican Hospital directly at (831) 462-7300 for specific admission details.
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.