76 inpatient rehabilitation facilities in California report treating spinal cord injury. The 2 federally designated SCI Model Systems are listed first. Of these, 10 hold CARF Spinal Cord specialty accreditation. Facilities below are ranked by our composite score — CMS quality measures plus SCI patient volume.

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Volume and specialization matter more than proximity. A centre that treats spinal cord injury every week will usually serve you better than a general rehab closer to home. Before you choose, read how to choose a rehab facility — and see the common questions on CARF, Model Systems, and going out of state.

SUTTER ROSEVILLE MEDICAL CENTER

ROSEVILLE, CA · Non-profit
81
★★★★★
of 100
Moderate SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~35 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA · For profit
76
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume
~54 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

SAM KARAS ARU - NATIVIDAD

SALINAS, CA · Government
72
★★★★★
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~41 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
70
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume
~66 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

PALOMAR REHABILITATION INSTITUTE

ESCONDIDO, CA · Non-profit
68
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume
~84 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL

SAN JOSE, CA · For profit
68
★★★★★
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~46 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

SACRAMENTO REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

SACRAMENTO, CA · For profit
68
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume
~66 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER

OAKLAND, CA · Non-profit
68
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~83 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

METHODIST HOSP S CALIFORNIA

ARCADIA, CA · Non-profit
67
★★★★★
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~34 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
67
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume
~83 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
67
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume
~136 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

LOMA LINDA, CA · Non-profit
66
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume
~60 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

ST. JUDE MEDICAL CENTER

FULLERTON, CA · Non-profit
66
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~58 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

PALMDALE REGIONAL MEDICAL CTR

PALMDALE, CA · For profit
64
★★★★★
of 100
High SCI volume
~72 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
63
★★★★★
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~25 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

SANTA MARIA, CA · Non-profit
62
★★★★☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~23 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

LOS ROBLES HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA · For profit
60
★★★★☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~30 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
59
★★★★☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~57 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

MISSION HOSPITAL

MISSION VIEJO, CA · Non-profit
59
★★★★☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~28 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

ALHAMBRA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

ALHAMBRA, CA · For profit
55
★★★★☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~24 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

BAKERSFIELD, CA · For profit
55
★★★★☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~20 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
54
★★★★☆
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~100 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

UNIV OF CA IRVINE MED CTR

ORANGE, CA · Government
54
★★★★☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~49 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

DOMINICAN HOSPITAL

SANTA CRUZ, CA · Non-profit
54
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~50 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

UC DAVIS REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

SACRAMENTO, CA · For profit
53
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~122 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

JOHN MUIR MEDICAL CENTER

WALNUT CREEK, CA · Non-profit
53
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~86 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

SAN JOSE, CA · Government
51
★★★☆☆
of 100
⭐ SCI Model SystemHigh SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~137 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

KAISER FOUNDATION REHAB CENTER

VALLEJO, CA · Non-profit
51
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~111 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

COTTAGE REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

SANTA BARBARA, CA · Non-profit
50
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume✓ CARF Spinal Cord
~69 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

THE FUDGE FAMILY ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER

NEWPORT BEACH, CA · Non-profit
49
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~63 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

KAWEAH DELTA REHABILITATION HOSPITAL

VISALIA, CA · Government
48
★★★☆☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~42 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

EL CAMINO HOSP OF LOS GATOS

LOS GATOS, CA · Government
48
★★★☆☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~33 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL

SACRAMENTO, CA · Non-profit
48
★★★☆☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~47 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

NORTHRIDGE HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER

NORTHRIDGE, CA · Non-profit
46
★★★☆☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~26 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

FAIRMONT HOSPITAL

SAN LEANDRO, CA · Government
46
★★★☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~50 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
45
★★☆☆☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~33 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

GROSSMONT HOSPITAL SHARP

LA MESA, CA · Government
44
★★☆☆☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~21 SCI patients/yrFull profile →
44
★★☆☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~54 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL

PASADENA, CA · Non-profit
44
★★☆☆☆
of 100
High SCI volume
~97 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

MEMORIACARE LONG BEACH MEDICAL CENTER

LONG BEACH, CA · Non-profit
43
★★☆☆☆
of 100
Moderate SCI volume
~44 SCI patients/yrFull profile →

Showing 40 of 76 facilities in California that report treating SCI — the ones with meaningful SCI volume, accreditation, or Model System status. Search all 76 in the Rehab Finder →

Nearby: Nevada · Arizona · Utah · Oregon · Idaho · All states

Scores are computed by SCI.help from CMS Care Compare (IRF Quality Reporting Program, public domain) across functional recovery, return to community and readmissions, and safety — blended with SCI patient volume, plus a bonus for SCI Model Systems and CARF Spinal Cord accreditation. Full methodology is on the Rehab Finder. This is an aid for comparison and advocacy — not medical advice, and not a government endorsement. Confirm details with the facility.

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