About our inpatient rehabilitation hospital
Choosing where to receive care after a life-changing illness or injury is an important decision for you and your loved ones. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, we are committed to helping you get back to what matters most. Located in Bakersfield, CA, we are a leading provider of inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, hip fracture and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions.
When you choose Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield for your rehabilitation, you receive compassionate care from an expert team of physical, occupational and speech therapists; physicians; nurses; dietitians; pharmacists and case managers. They will work together to create a plan to help you meet your unique goals.
At our hospital you will receive:
- Three hours of therapy, five days per week
- 24/7 nursing care, including nurses who specialize in rehabilitation
- Frequent visits from a physician*
*We provide access to independent physicians.
Better rehabilitation starts here
Each patient’s recovery is different. At Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, our expert clinicians combine the latest technologies, real-world simulations and advanced therapies into a treatment plan that helps you achieve what’s important to you. Our specialties include but are not limited to:
Stroke rehabilitation
Neurological conditions
Spinal cord injury
Orthopedic conditions
Amenities at our hospital
Televisions
Telephones
Cafeteria
Free WiFi
Parking
Courtyard
Pet Friendly
Service Animals Allowed
Interpreter Services
Spanish Translators Available
Support Groups
Student observation hours
Onsite Dialysis
Onsite Hemodialysis
Bariatric Rooms
Day Room
Tours Available
Therapy Animals
Onsite dialysis
If you or your loved one require dialysis while in our care, you can receive it in the comfort of our hospital. Our portable dialysis machine makes dialysis easy and convenient. Instead of having to transfer to another care facility to receive your dialysis, our care team can administer this life-sustaining procedure at our hospital.
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Our accreditations and certifications
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Refer a patient to Bakersfield
Support groups
Date: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, main therapy gym
Contact: Art Garcia, (661) 323-5500
Amputee Support Group
Date: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, main therapy gym
Contact: Art Garcia, (661) 323-5500
Better Breather’s Club
Date: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, the education classroom
Contact: Brian Quinton, (661) 323-5500 ext. 4107
Caregiver Support Group
Date: First Thursday of each month
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, education classroom
Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
Date: Last Friday of each month
Time: 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, education classroom
Stress Less Group
Date: Second Sunday of each month
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, education classroom
Contact: Jeanette Pinar, Ph.D, (818) 518-6761
Stroke Support Group
Date: Last Tuesday of each month
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Location: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, main therapy gym
Contact: Jerry Garzaro, (661) 323-5500 ext. 4059