Huntington Hospital
Pasadena, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T438)
- 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: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (626) 397-2618 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS rates Huntington Hospital better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse, and its rate of patients discharged to the community is no different than the national rate.
Patients at Huntington Hospital return to the community at a rate that CMS says is no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Huntington Hospital is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Pasadena, California, that provides intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Huntington Hospital operates a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Pasadena, California, serving Los Angeles County. Unlike a nursing home, an IRF provides intensive, physician-supervised therapy—often several hours a day—aimed at helping patients regain the ability to walk, care for themselves, and function independently after events such as a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home rather than requiring long-term custodial care.
This facility has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1983, and is operated on a non-profit basis. According to CMS Care Compare, patients discharged from Huntington Hospital return to the community at a rate that is no different than the national rate. Readmission rates—both during the rehab stay and after discharge—are also no different than the national rate, indicating outcomes broadly in line with facilities nationwide.
On healthcare-associated infections, CMS reports that this facility performs better than the national benchmark for C. diff infections. Catheter-associated urinary tract infection data was not specifically detailed here; when a measure is not reported, this often reflects a low number of qualifying cases rather than a quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates Huntington Hospital better than the national benchmark on 1 of the 5 commonly reported measures, with the remaining reported measures showing no difference from national rates and none showing worse performance. This summary is based on data published by CMS Care Compare.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An IRF provides intensive, physician-directed therapy aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, whereas a nursing home typically offers longer-term custodial care at a slower pace.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Huntington Hospital's rate of discharge to the community is 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?
CMS rates Huntington Hospital better than the national benchmark for C. diff infections; catheter-associated infection data was not detailed in this listing.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Huntington Hospital has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1983, indicating it meets Medicare's conditions of participation for inpatient rehabilitation care.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated on a non-profit basis.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1983.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data set does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (626) 397-2618 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates Huntington Hospital better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 rated worse and the rest showing no difference from national rates.
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/05T438?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, discharge outcomes, and infection rates, and confirm current figures directly with the facility at (626) 397-2618.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Huntington Hospital directly at (626) 397-2618 for specific admission procedures.
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.