Sam Karas Aru - Natividad
Salinas, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T248)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): Better
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Government · Phone: (502) 596-6346 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sam Karas Aru - Natividad in Salinas, CA is rated better than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Patients at Sam Karas Aru - Natividad are discharged to the community better than the national rate, and their readmission rates during and after the stay are no different than the national rate.
Sam Karas Aru - Natividad is a Medicare-certified, government-owned inpatient rehabilitation facility in Salinas, California, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Sam Karas Aru - Natividad is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Salinas, Monterey County, California. It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2003, and is government-owned. An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy—often including physical, occupational, and speech therapy—for patients recovering from a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of helping them regain enough function to return home. This differs from a typical nursing home, which usually offers a lower intensity of therapy over a longer period.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sam Karas Aru - Natividad is rated better than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community, meaning patients here return home after their stay more often than the national average. Its readmission rates—both for patients readmitted during their rehab stay and after discharge—are no different than the national rate. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility performs better than the national benchmark for C. diff infections; catheter-associated urinary tract infection data was not included here, so no comparison can be reported for that measure.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with no measures reported as worse than the national benchmark. Where a measure is not reported, CMS has not published it, often due to low case counts, which does not imply lower quality. This summary reflects CMS Care Compare data as provided.
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 conditions like stroke, surgery, or serious injury, whereas nursing homes typically offer lower-intensity, longer-term care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates Sam Karas Aru - Natividad as better than the national rate for discharging patients back to the community.
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge are rated no different than the national rate.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
The facility is rated better than the national benchmark for C. diff infections; catheter-associated infection data was not provided.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
This facility is Medicare-certified, but for specific coverage questions, contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
Who owns this facility?
Sam Karas Aru - Natividad is government-owned.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 2003.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The data provided does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (502) 596-6346 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 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/05T248?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge outcomes, readmission rates, and infection rates, and confirm current details by calling the facility at (502) 596-6346.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are typically coordinated by hospital staff; contact Sam Karas Aru - Natividad directly at (502) 596-6346 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.