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Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr ranks #1767 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #1767 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
7601 East Imperial Highway, Downey, CA 90242 · Los Angeles County · (562) 401-7022
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr ranks #1767 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally.
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1767 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 0
- measures better than national of 6 compared
- No
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
This hospital held its 3-star rating across the May 2026 and August 2026 CMS releases.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr sits among rated US hospitals
3 Top 73% higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
CMS star rating (1–5 stars), bucketed by value
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr vs. California and the nation
- Lac/Rancho los Amigo…
Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr
3 stars
- California avg
California state average
3.1 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr rates below the California average of 3.1 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Government - Local
Emergency Services
No
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Quality profile vs. the national benchmark
Mortality 1 measure
Safety of care 4 measures
Readmission 1 measure
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.05 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 0.92 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for COPD patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.1 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.21 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.27 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.42 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 1.65 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 2.3 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 3 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 3 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 3 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 4 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 3 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 4 |
| Summary star rating | 3 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 2.762 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Same as National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 1.486 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Not Available |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | N/A | Not Available |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 14.9 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Not Available |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 1.03 |
Maternal Health
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Cesarean Birth | N/A |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) | N/A |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) | N/A |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Two Hospital Compare peer sets for Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr, both outside California so the neighborhoods are not the same-state list below.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside CA (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside CA (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in California
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in California.
One of 377 Medicare-certified hospitals in California, 6 are shown here.
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Hospital Quality Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr ranks #1767 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
What is the CMS star rating for Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr?
Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr perform on quality measures?
0 of 6 compared mortality, safety, and readmission measures rate better than the national average at Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr; 0 rate worse.
What do patients say about Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr?
Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 4 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr?
Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 0 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 3 are at the national average.
Does Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr have emergency services?
No, Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr does not provide emergency services. For emergencies, seek care at a nearby facility with an emergency department.
What type of hospital is Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr?
Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Government - Local ownership, located in Downey, CA.
How much does Medicare spend at Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr offer maternal health services?
Yes, Lac/Rancho los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr reports 4 maternal health measures.
Data Sources
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