Palmdale Regional Medical Ctr
Palmdale, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T204)
- 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: For profit · Phone: (661) 382-6260 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palmdale Regional Medical Ctr discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 measures rated worse.
At Palmdale Regional Medical Ctr, the rate of patients discharged home to the community is no different than the national rate, and readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Palmdale Regional Medical Ctr is a Medicare-certified, for-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Palmdale, California, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Palmdale Regional Medical Ctr is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Palmdale, Los Angeles County, California, certified for Medicare participation since January 1, 2017. It is operated as a for-profit facility.
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — including physical, occupational, and sometimes speech therapy — for patients recovering from a stroke, surgery, or serious injury. The goal is to help patients regain function and independence before returning home, distinguishing it from a nursing home, which typically offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Palmdale Regional Medical Ctr's rate of discharging patients back to the community is no different than the national rate. Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are also no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, while its rate of C. diff infection is 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 benchmark. The remaining measures were reported as no different than the national rate or benchmark. Families are encouraged to review the current data directly on CMS Care Compare, as figures are 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 recover function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas a nursing home generally offers lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Palmdale Regional Medical Ctr's rate of discharge to the community is no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Its readmission rates, both during the rehab stay and after discharge, are no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is no different than the national benchmark, and its C. diff infection rate is better than the national benchmark.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this facility has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2017.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a for-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 2017.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify treated conditions; please contact the facility at (661) 382-6260 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
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, and the rest no different than national rates or benchmarks.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/05T204?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, all of which are reported by CMS Care Compare.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Please contact the facility directly at (661) 382-6260 to discuss transfer 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.