Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Med Ctr
Downey, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T717)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Government · Phone: (562) 385-7913 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rancho Los Amigos National Medical Center in Downey, CA is rated by CMS as no different than the national rate for returning patients to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
CMS reports that patients at Rancho Los Amigos National Medical Center are discharged to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and readmissions after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Rancho Los Amigos National Medical Center is a government-owned, Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility in Downey, California, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Rancho Los Amigos National Medical Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Downey, California, operated under government ownership and Medicare-certified since July 1, 1997. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often physical, occupational, and speech therapy—for patients recovering from a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of regaining function and returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower, ongoing level of care rather than intensive short-term rehabilitation.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Readmission measures—both after discharge and during the rehab stay—are also reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.' On healthcare-associated infections, the catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark,' while the C. diff infection rate is reported as 'Better than the National Benchmark.'
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national rate. The remaining measures are in line with national performance. This summary reflects data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on that source, as data is updated periodically.
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 to help patients regain function after events like a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which generally provides longer-term, lower-intensity custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that the facility'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?
Both the readmission-after-discharge and readmission-during-stay measures are reported as 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark,' while the C. diff infection rate is 'Better than the National Benchmark.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility is Medicare-certified, having been certified since July 1, 1997.
Who owns this facility?
The facility is government-owned.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1997.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not specify particular conditions treated; please contact the facility at (562) 385-7913 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at the Medicare Care Compare listing: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/05T717?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about therapy hours, staff-to-patient ratios, and typical length of stay; the facility can be reached at (562) 385-7913 for specifics not covered in this data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements typically involve your hospital care team; contact the facility directly at (562) 385-7913 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.