Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T471)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: Better
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: No Different
Ownership: For profit · Phone: (502) 596-7152 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, CA is rated better than the national benchmark on 1 of the reported measures and worse on none, with its discharge-to-community rate showing no difference from the national rate.
Patients at Good Samaritan Hospital return to the community at a rate no different than the national average, and their readmission rate after discharge is better than the national rate, according to CMS.
Good Samaritan Hospital is a for-profit, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Los Angeles, California, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Good Samaritan Hospital is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Los Angeles, California, certified since September 2, 1984. It is a for-profit facility serving Los Angeles County. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function and independence after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely home.
According to CMS Care Compare, Good Samaritan Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community (returning home) is no different than the national rate. Its rate of potentially preventable readmissions during the rehab stay is no different than the national rate, but its readmission rate after discharge is better than the national rate. Its rate of catheter-associated infections is not reported by CMS, which often reflects low case counts rather than a quality concern. Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark.
Overall, among the five measures CMS reports for this type of comparison, Good Samaritan Hospital is rated better than the national benchmark on 1 measure and worse than the national benchmark on 0 measures, with the remaining measures showing no difference from national rates or not being reported. This summary reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date figures.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) provides intensive, hospital-level therapy, often three hours a day, to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers a lower, slower-paced level of care over a longer period.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Good Samaritan Hospital's rate of discharging patients to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rate after discharge is better than the national rate, while its readmission rate during the stay is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is no different than the national benchmark; its catheter-associated infection rate is not reported by CMS, which often reflects low case counts.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Good Samaritan Hospital is Medicare-certified, having been certified since 09/02/1984.
Who owns this facility?
Good Samaritan Hospital is operated as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 1984.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at (502) 596-7152 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Good Samaritan Hospital better than the national benchmark on 1 of the reported measures and worse on none, with the remainder showing no difference or not being reported.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/05T471?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staffing, admission criteria, and how the facility's discharge and readmission rates compare to national benchmarks, which are available on CMS Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer and admission details are not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility directly at (502) 596-7152 to discuss arrangements.
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.