The Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center
Newport Beach, CA · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 05T224)
- 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: Non-profit · Phone: (949) 764-3900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center is rated Better than the National Rate for returning patients home to the community, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
Yes — CMS rates this facility Better than the National Rate for discharging patients to the community, meaning many patients return home after their stay, while readmission rates after discharge are No Different than the National Rate.
The Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Newport Beach, California, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
The Fudge Family Acute Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) in Newport Beach, Orange County, California, operated as a non-profit organization and Medicare-certified since January 1, 2019. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — often several hours of physical, occupational, and speech therapy per day — to help patients regain strength and independence after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, before returning home. This differs from a nursing home, which typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
Based on CMS Care Compare data, this facility discharges patients to the community (returning home) at a rate CMS rates Better than the National Rate. Readmission measures — both readmission during the rehab stay and readmission after discharge — are rated No Different than the National Rate, meaning outcomes are in line with national norms. On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's C. diff infection rate is rated Better than the National Benchmark. A catheter-associated urinary tract infection measure is not listed in the available data; when CMS does not publish a measure, it is often due to low case counts rather than a quality concern.
Overall, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 2 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national rate. Families considering this facility for post-stroke, post-surgical, or post-injury rehabilitation can review these comparisons alongside their own care needs. Source: CMS Care Compare, certification data as of January 1, 2019.
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 multiple hours a day of physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients recover function after a stroke, surgery, or injury, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS rates this facility Better than the National Rate for discharging patients to the community, meaning a higher-than-average share of patients return home after their stay.
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, meaning outcomes are in line with national norms.
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its C. diff infection rate is rated Better than the National Benchmark; a catheter-associated infection measure is not included in the available data.
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, this is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility, certified since 01/01/2019.
Who owns this facility?
It is operated as a non-profit organization.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 2019.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
The provided data does not list specific conditions treated; please contact the facility at (949) 764-3900 or verify 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 2 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse than the national rate.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/05T224?state=CA.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, and infection rates, and contact the facility directly at (949) 764-3900 for details not covered in CMS data.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
The provided data does not include admission or transfer procedures; please contact the facility at (949) 764-3900 to arrange a transfer.
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.