California Rehabilitation Institute

What California Rehabilitation Institute does

California Rehabilitation Institute is a 138-bed inpatient acute medical rehabilitation hospital located in Century City, Los Angeles, operating since December 2013 as a joint venture between Select Medical Corporation, Cedars-Sinai, and UCLA Health. The facility delivers specialized rehabilitation care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, amputation, neurologic disease, and medically complex conditions, averaging a 14.8-day length of stay and treating 3,219 patients in 2024 with a 96.4% patient satisfaction score and a 78.4% rate of discharge to home or community. Each patient receives a minimum of three hours of therapy per day, five days a week, delivered by an interdisciplinary team of board-certified physiatrists, rehabilitation nurses, physical, occupational and speech therapists, neuropsychologists, pharmacists, dietitians, case managers, and recreation therapists.

The hospital's core technology is a multi-disciplinary care model augmented by an extensive robotics and rehabilitation technology stack. Proprietary-featured devices include the Ekso Bionics Exoskeleton, Hocoma ArmeoSpring and ArmeoSenso robotic arms, Woodway treadmill with LOKO Station, Bioness H200 and L300 Go functional electrical stimulation systems, RT300 FES Bike, Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS), Virtualis virtual reality therapy, VitalStim swallow therapy, body-weight supported treadmill training, Synchrony swallow visualization, and OmniVersa neuromuscular stimulation. Patient-facing technology is delivered through the Select Medical MyChart portal and the MyChart Bedside in-hospital app. The facility operates with CARF accreditations in Comprehensive Integrated Inpatient Rehabilitation, Spinal Cord Injury specialty, and Brain Injury programs, plus The Joint Commission hospital accreditation, and was ranked #24 nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through insurance reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, and speech therapy) across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers, with a charity-care policy offering free care at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level and partial discounts up to 400% FPL. The business is private, employs 101-250 staff, and is operationally single-site, with the California Rehabilitation Foundation providing ancillary philanthropic support for education, research, and innovative technology adoption. Patient acquisition is referral-driven, anchored by Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Health, supplemented by direct patient inquiry, pre-admission certification, clinical liaison outreach, and a digital marketing footprint spanning website, blog, social channels, patient success stories, and earned media coverage.

Name

California Rehabilitation Institute

Legal name

California Rehabilitation Institute

Website

https://californiarehabinstitute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

California Rehabilitation Institute is a 138-bed inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital in Los Angeles, jointly operated by Select Medical, Cedars-Sinai, and UCLA Health. It delivers specialized acute rehabilitation for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, amputation, neurologic, and medically complex patients using advanced robotics and an interdisciplinary care team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Inpatient Medical Rehabilitation

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Neurologic Rehabilitation Centers (Stroke/TBI/SCI/MS/Parkinson’s) (HLADAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Centers (HLADAJAI), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI), Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs (HLAFAFAJ), Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC)

Keywords

• Inpatient rehabilitation services
• Stroke rehabilitation therapy
• Spinal cord injury rehab
• Robotic rehabilitation therapy
• Physical medicine rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Inpatient Rehabilitation Services: Acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital services covered by most insurance carriers including Medicare and Medicaid. Services include comprehensive rehabilitation programs with a minimum of 3 hours of therapy per day, five days a week. Patients are admitted based on medical necessity and rehabilitation potential rather than ability to pay.
2. Outpatient Rehabilitation Services: Outpatient therapy services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy provided at the outpatient center. These services continue the care continuum from inpatient rehabilitation and are billed according to insurance coverage.
3. Financial Assistance Programs: The hospital provides financial assistance for medically necessary care to patients who are unable to pay. Free care (100% discount) available for families at or below 200% of Federal Poverty Level, with partial discounts for those at 201-400% FPL. All applicants are screened for Medicaid coverage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

California Rehabilitation Institute operates a 138-bed, all-private-room inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital delivering specialized rehabilitation programs for stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, orthopedic trauma, amputation, neurologic disease, and medically complex conditions, plus outpatient rehabilitation services. Patients receive a minimum of three hours of interdisciplinary therapy per day, five days a week, combining hands-on clinical care with advanced rehabilitation robotics, functional electrical stimulation, and virtual reality systems. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and most commercial insurance carriers and provides a financial assistance program for low-income patients.

Product overview

California Rehabilitation Institute operates as a 138-bed inpatient medical rehabilitation hospital offering a unified portfolio of specialized rehabilitation services. The core offering consists of eight specialty inpatient rehabilitation programs (Spinal Cord, Stroke, Brain Injury, Orthopedic, Amputee, Neurologic, Medically Complex, and Specialized Programs including transplant care) complemented by Outpatient Rehabilitation services for care continuation. All programs are delivered through an interdisciplinary team-led approach with a minimum of three hours of therapy daily, utilizing advanced rehabilitation technologies including robotics, electrical stimulation, and virtual reality systems. The institution also provides patient-facing technology through the MyChart portal platform for medical records access and care management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• California Rehabilitation Foundation: A nonprofit whose purpose is to provide financial assistance through charitable means and to support education, research, and innovative technologies to improve the overall quality of life of those with physical medicine and rehabilitation needs.

Products and services

• Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Comprehensive inpatient rehabilitation program for patients recovering from spinal cord injuries, featuring interdisciplinary team-led care, advanced technologies including body-weight supported treadmill training and robotic devices, and individualized treatment plans focused on restoring strength, mobility, and independence. CARF accredited in spinal cord injury specialty program.
• Stroke Rehabilitation Inpatient stroke recovery program offering coordinated, comprehensive care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies with a minimum of three hours daily, five days a week, utilizing advanced technologies such as robotic therapies, exoskeletons, and electrical stimulation devices.
• Brain Injury Rehabilitation Individualized rehabilitation program for brain injury survivors focusing on improving physical function, cognition, communication, and daily living skills through evidence-based practices, high-tech therapy equipment, and comprehensive caregiver education.
• Orthopedic Rehabilitation Rehabilitation program for patients recovering from joint replacement surgery, bone trauma, musculoskeletal injuries, or degenerative joint diseases, emphasizing restoration of physical abilities, building strength, and enhancing daily activity skills.
• Amputee Rehabilitation Comprehensive limb loss rehabilitation program providing post-surgical wound care, residual limb management, pain management, wheelchair seating, peer mentoring, and prosthetic planning coordination to help patients regain independence and quality of life.
• Neurologic Rehabilitation Rehabilitation program for patients with neurologic conditions including multiple sclerosis, ALS, Parkinson's disease, and Guillain-Barré syndrome, utilizing advanced technologies such as robotic equipment, body-weight supported treadmill training, and electrical stimulation to optimize function and independence.
• Medically Complex Rehabilitation Rehabilitation program treating cognitive and physical impairments arising from acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease, cancer, transplants, and post-COVID-19 conditions, including a specialized cardiac recovery program.
• Specialized Programs Specialized inpatient clinical programs working with organ transplant specialists to provide personalized care for heart and liver transplant patients, addressing debility, weakness, neurological and cognitive issues post-surgery.
• Outpatient Rehabilitation Continuation of care through outpatient therapy services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, along with specialized programs for recovery and reconditioning and neurological rehabilitation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.4% average patient satisfaction in 2024
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature14 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered primary and secondary.

• Select MedicalprimaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2013Select Medical, a leading provider of long-term acute care and rehabilitation based in Pennsylvania, partnered with Cedars-Sinai and UCLA Health in December 2013 to create the California Rehabilitation Institute. Select Medical operates hospitals and outpatient locations in 44 states including the renowned Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation in New Jersey.
• Cedars-SinaiprimaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2013Cedars-Sinai, a renowned academic medical center, partnered with Select Medical and UCLA Health in December 2013 to create the California Rehabilitation Institute. Cedars-Sinai provides clinical expertise and serves as a referral source for complex rehabilitation cases.
• UCLA HealthprimaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2013UCLA Health, a leading academic medical center, partnered with Select Medical and Cedars-Sinai in December 2013 to create the California Rehabilitation Institute. UCLA Health provides clinical expertise, research collaboration, and serves as a referral source for complex rehabilitation cases.
• California Rehabilitation FoundationsecondaryOthersA nonprofit organization formed with the purpose of providing financial assistance through charitable means and supporting education, research, and innovative technologies to improve the overall quality of life of those with physical medicine and rehabilitation needs. Contact: Maneshka Cohen, Executive Director.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Brooks Rehabilitation: Jacksonville, Florida-based inpatient rehabilitation hospital and outpatient network with similar specialty programs (stroke, brain injury, SCI, orthopedic). Comparable academic-medical-center affiliated model and CARF-accredited specialty programs.
• Magee Rehabilitation Hospital: Philadelphia-based inpatient rehabilitation hospital (part of Jefferson Health) offering specialty programs in spinal cord injury, brain injury, and stroke. Comparable specialty rehab structure with strong urban academic medical center affiliation model.
• Shepherd Center: Atlanta-based specialty rehabilitation hospital focused on spinal cord injury, brain injury, and complex medical rehabilitation. Comparable patient mix and specialty program structure to California Rehabilitation Institute's SCI, brain injury, and medically complex offerings.
• Craig Hospital: Englewood, Colorado-based specialty rehabilitation hospital for spinal cord injury and brain injury. Comparable specialty focus (SCI, brain injury) with similar CARF specialty accreditation, strong national ranking, and patient outcomes orientation.
• Burke Rehabilitation Hospital: White Plains, New York-based inpatient rehabilitation hospital affiliated with Montefiore Health System. Comparable specialty rehabilitation programs (stroke, brain injury, SCI, orthopedic) with similar acute rehab hospital model and CARF accreditation.
• TIRR Memorial Hermann: Houston-based inpatient rehabilitation hospital consistently ranked among the top in the U.S. by U.S. News. Directly comparable specialty rehab programs, CARF accreditation, and academic medical center partnership model parallel California Rehabilitation Institute's structure.
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital: Harvard Medical Center-affiliated inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Boston offering comprehensive specialty rehab services (stroke, SCI, brain injury, amputee). Comparable as an academic-affiliated, specialty-driven rehabilitation hospital with strong research portfolio and national recognition.
• Shirley Ryan AbilityLab: Top-ranked inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the U.S., affiliated with Northwestern. Directly comparable to California Rehabilitation Institute as a specialty acute rehab hospital with research-driven clinical programs, advanced rehabilitation technology, and CARF-accredited specialty programs.
• Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: Select Medical-operated inpatient rehabilitation hospital in New Jersey and sister facility to California Rehabilitation Institute under the same parent. Operates with similar specialty programs (stroke, SCI, brain injury) and serves as the flagship of Select Medical's rehabilitation division.

Broad incumbents

• Encompass Health: Largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States with 160+ facilities. Comparable as the broad incumbent in the IRF space; competes with CRI for patients in overlapping markets and operates similar specialty rehab programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SelectM
• Facebookfacebook.com/CaliforniaRehabInstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-rehabilitation-institute

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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