Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center Ranked as the top rehab facility in California in the annual U.S. News & World Report "America's Bes In the 1950s, a polio epidemic struck Southern California.
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* Hospital Admissions (Inpatient):

If you or a loved one are currently an inpatient at another facility and are seeking to transfer to Rancho for inpatient rehabilitation, contact the hospital admission line at (562) 385-6554

* Referrals and New Evaluations (Outpatient):

For information on our outpatient rehabilitation and specialized medical clinics or if you are interested in scheduling an

outpatient appointment, call the referrals and new evaluations line at (562) 385-6535 or toll free at 877-RANCHO-1

About Us:

A History of Care

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center (Rancho) was first founded in 1888 to serve farming families who could not afford medical services. Clinical teams at the time reorganized to provide more comprehensive rehabilitative services. Through this reorganization Rancho transitioned into the internationally recognized hospital it is today. As the only rehabilitation hospital in Los Angeles County’s Department of Health Services, Rancho serves a unique and vital role in patient recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration. The hospital specializes in brain, neurology, orthopedic, pediatric, spine injury, and stroke rehabilitation. Each year, the hospital provides care to approximately 4,000 inpatients and 71,000 outpatients, making it one of the largest rehabilitation centers in the nation. Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center promotes and supports a patient and family centered approach to care delivered in a context sensitive to the importance of relationships. Rancho does not restrict, limit, or otherwise deny admission to our facility, clinical care, visitation privileges, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, language, culture, size, gender, s*x, s*xual orientation, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability or disability. A Leader in Research

Rancho has an illustrious history in shaping rehabilitation research. In 1955, Dr. Vernon Nickel developed the halo device. Dr. Jacquelin Perry introduced groundbreaking studies on gait analysis in 1992. In a 2011 partnership with MIT, Rancho began using robotic technology to help children with cerebral palsy. The history of Rancho’s research serves as a foundation for its future. Through the Rancho Research Institute, clinicians at the hospital continue to conduct vital research and contribute internationally recognized publications to the field of rehabilitation. A Commitment to Excellence

For more than two decades, Rancho has ranked as one of the top rehabilitation hospitals in the United States by U.S. News and World Report. The hospital serves as a branch campus of the University of Southern California Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Allied Health professions, and is affiliated with universities throughout the nation. Rancho is accredited by The Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

This month Rancho Los Amigos celebrated Disabilities Awareness Month with a high energy wheelchair basketball demo led b...
07/31/2026

This month Rancho Los Amigos celebrated Disabilities Awareness Month with a high energy wheelchair basketball demo led by the Rancho Wheelchair Athletes. Staff, volunteers, and doctors joined in on the fun, including Dr. Konita Wilks, Rancho’s Chief Executive Officer, O Dr. Konita Wilks, jumped in to try sports wheelchairs and gain firsthand insight into adaptive athletics. Held at the basketball courts behind OPB, the event brought the Rancho community together in a fun and impactful way to celebrate inclusion, athleticism, and the importance of understanding mobility from different viewpoints.

Rancho Los Amigos celebrated Disabilities Awareness Month with an incredible community gathering at the Don Knabe Wellne...
07/30/2026

Rancho Los Amigos celebrated Disabilities Awareness Month with an incredible community gathering at the Don Knabe Wellness Plaza. Hosted by the Cultural & Diversity Operations Council and the Patient and Family Advisory Council, this event brought together staff, patients, families, and caregivers to honor the diverse lives and experiences of individuals with disabilities.

Guests enjoyed delicious food from local vendors, explored community and Rancho resources, and learned more about disability awareness and inclusion. Most importantly, everyone came together to support one another and celebrate the strength, diversity, and contributions of our disability community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this celebration meaningful. We look forward to continuing to promote inclusion, connection, and community today and every day.

07/24/2026

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is celebrating 100 years of Occupational Therapy!

From its beginnings in 1926 teaching crafts at the old County Poor Farm to today’s innovative rehabilitation programs like the Rancho Works Café & Gift Shop, OT has always focused on healing through meaningful activities. For a century, Rancho’s OT team has empowered patients to rebuild their lives, adapt, and return to the occupations that define who they are.

Join us in honoring 100 years of extraordinary care and the dedicated OT practitioners who make it possible.

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July!We’re proud to honor this day w...
07/04/2026

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center wishes you a safe and happy 4th of July!
We’re proud to honor this day with our community and continue supporting recovery, independence, and hope.

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom, more than two year...
06/19/2026

Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It serves as a powerful reminder that the experience of freedom and justice has not always been equal, and it encourages us to reflect on how we continue advancing equity and inclusion today.

At Rancho Los Amigos, we honor this day by recognizing its significance and the resilience and enduring contributions of Black Americans throughout history. As we observe Juneteenth, may we also reaffirm our commitment to fostering a workplace and community grounded in equity, respect, and belonging.

It’s Election Time! Come to Rancho Los Amigos to cast your vote!  You can vote in person or drop off your ballot in Ranc...
06/01/2026

It’s Election Time! Come to Rancho Los Amigos to cast your vote! You can vote in person or drop off your ballot in Rancho’s Auditorium. Don’t miss your chance - vote today! Visit PLAN.LAVOTE.GOV to find other Drop Boxes or Vote Centers near you.

Celebrating Speech Language Hearing Month at Rancho Los Amigos! This month, we honor our incredible Speech Language Path...
05/22/2026

Celebrating Speech Language Hearing Month at Rancho Los Amigos!

This month, we honor our incredible Speech Language Pathologists for the life-changing support they provide every day. Thank you to our amazing team for helping patients find their voices, rebuild communication, and regain confidence. We appreciate all that you do! 💙🗣️

The Rancho Los Amigos Occupational Therapy Department was well‑represented at the recent American Occupational  Therapy ...
05/08/2026

The Rancho Los Amigos Occupational Therapy Department was well‑represented at the recent American Occupational Therapy Association Conference in Anaheim, CA, showcasing the many specialty programs we offer to LA County patients most in need.
Featured here are Allyson Tong and Hanalynn Hunt presenting on how Rancho OT utilizes 3D printing to create customized adaptive equipment at no cost to our patients.

Rancho Los Amigos Occupational Therapy team welcomed American Occupational Therapy Association president Dr. Arameh Anva...
05/01/2026

Rancho Los Amigos Occupational Therapy team welcomed American Occupational Therapy Association president Dr. Arameh Anvarizadeh to celebrate Occupational Therapy month with a conversation on courage and centering occupation in practice.
Her visit left the team inspired and energized to continue advancing meaningful, occupation-centered care throughout the year.

Happy Lunar New Year from Rancho Los Amigos!Wishing our community joy, prosperity, and good health as we welcome the Yea...
02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year from Rancho Los Amigos!

Wishing our community joy, prosperity, and good health as we welcome the Year of the Horse. May this new year bring strength, harmony, and success to all!

Rancho Los Amigos celebrates diversity and inclusion every day, and today we honor the rich traditions of Lunar New Year.

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7601 Imperial Highway
Downey, CA
90242

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