General Information
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center has been one of America's rehabilitation leaders for more than half a century. Our teams of highly qualified rehabilitation experts blend unmatched experience with the latest advanced technology and the creative spirit that has led to many important advances in the art and science of rehabilitation medicine. Learn more about us.
Rancho is ranked one of "America's Best Hospitals" for the 21st Consecutive Year by U.S.News & World Report
We are very proud to report that Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center was named one of "America's Best Hospitals" in Rehabilitation Medicine in the annual U.S.News & World Report rankings, which were announced on July 15, 2010.
Rancho is the only rehab facility based in California or any of its neighboring states to be ranked in the top 20 on this year's list of top Rehabilitation hospitals.
Congratulations to the entire Rancho team for demonstrating every day that Rancho has the "best" patient care of any rehab hospital in our state!
Health Maintenance for the Diabetic Patient (online)
Effective health maintenance and appropriate health screenings can
help the diabetic patient prevent or delay the disease's microvascular complications,
including retinopathy, nephropathy, and neuropathy; and macrovascular complications,
including coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease,
and peripheral vascular disease. What steps should the primary care provider take,
and how often?
Printed journal and online CE/CME information.
Maureen O'Hara, PA-C, DrHSc, Patricia E.
Kelly, PA-C, EdD
Roll Around the Ranch - Sep 18, 2010
The Rancho Los Amigos Stroke & Gerontology Service proudly presents the 4th Annual Stroke Health & Wellness Fair, promoting health and wellness through education; a 5K, 1K and kids run, walk, roll; music and entertainment; raffles and prizes; health screenings; interactive art; games and more. Register to walk, run, roll or participate as a volunteer. All are invited to have fun with us on Saturday, September 18 from 8:00 am to noon at the Rancho Los Amigos Jacquelin Perry Institute (JPI) parking lot! See brochure for more information.
Spinal Injury Games - Oct 8, 2010
The annual Spinal Injury Games is an event you don't want to miss! Participants show-off their athleticism at wheelchair football, basketball, baseball, bowling, power soccer, tennis, and golf. Games are free to participants and includes lunch and a special event T-shirt. Registration is required. See you Friday, Oct 8 (9:00 am to 3:00 pm) at the JPI back parking lot.
Rancho's Retirees Luncheon - Oct 19, 2010
Are you or do you know of someone who has retired from Rancho? We'd love to reconnect with all Rancho Retirees at a special luncheon, celebrating Rancho's incredible history, the current state of medical rehabilitation, and the vision for the future with CEO Jorge Orozco and the Executive Director of the Rancho Los Amigos Foundation Greg Waskul.
Join us and other lifetime friends for this special networking opportunity on Tuesday, October 19th from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. at Rancho in SSA-1150. RSVP by Oct 4th by e-mail to ranchoretirees@yahoo.com, by telephone to Sandy Delahoussaye Bonds at (626) 814-0421, or Steve Hamburger at (562) 923-3973. Cost is $15.00. Advance payment by mail to Sandy Delahoussaye Bonds at 1216 South Meecker Avenue, Unit B, West Covina, CA 91790. Please share with other Rancho Retirees.
Advancing Neurologic Practice - Nov 11-14, 2010
The Neurologic Physical Therapy Professional Education Consortium presents Advancing Neurologic Practice - Module II: Intervention, Analysis and Techniques at the USC Clinical Residency/Fellowship Training Center in Los Angeles, California. The coursework is divided into two 4-day blocks to maximize your educational experience and minimize your time away from the clinic. Early Bird Rate applies until Sept. 1. Select this link for more information and to register online.
KnowBarriers Patient Achievement Program
KnowBarriers offers life experience and clinical expertise, to assist persons with disabilities, in developing the confidence and skills they need to move forward in their lives and achieve their life goals. Programs include Life Coaching, Peer Mentoring, Information and Referral, Violence Prevention Outreach and Substance Abuse Recovery. KnowBarriers has made a tremendous impact on the lives of patients at Rancho Los Amigos. To learn more about their Success Stories and the KnowBarriers programs, visit their web site at www.KnowBarriers.org.
L.A. Care and Rancho Los Amigos Bridge the Language Barrier
L.A. Care grant helps patients with limited English proficiency
during medical visits
Los Angeles, Calif., August 27, 2008
Nearly one in three Los Angeles County residents face a language barrier which makes communication difficult in medical settings. In 2008, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center expanded their Video Medical Interpreter (VMI) system – a system that provides quick and easy on-screen access to interpreter services for patients who have limited English proficiency (LEP) – with a $1 million grant provided by L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation’s largest public health plan, through the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services. Read the full story.
Don Knabe Pediatric Arts Program Celebrates Its First Anniversary (Feb 2006)
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center announced that its new Pediatric Arts Program, which provides hands-on experience in the arts for youth ages 14 to 21, would be named in honor of Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe. Hospital leaders cited his "unwavering support of Rancho, and particularly his support of Rancho's renowned art programs."
The Don Knabe Pediatric Arts Program, now in its second year, consists of training in music, fine arts and graphic arts for participants, all of whom experienced a catastrophic and disabling injury or illness as a child or a young adult. This innovative pediatric arts program was a team effort involving Rancho's Recreational Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Volunteer Programs and the Rancho Los Amigos Foundation. Funding for the program was provided by grants from the Annenberg Foundation and Supervisor Knabe.
Rancho graduate artists serve as course instructors for the young students, sharing life stories with the recently injured youth, inspiring their creativity and showing the students that they are capable of amazing accomplishments despite their injuries. "I couldn't be more pleased at the success of this arts program after only one year," said Supervisor Knabe. "It is truly amazing to see the look of accomplishment on the kids' faces, and I am truly honored that this program would be named after me."
New Video Interpreter System at Rancho Expands Language Services to Patients
Recently Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center launched a new system that provides quick and easy access to language interpreter services for patients who have Limited English Proficiency. This system, called Video Medical Interpreter (VMI) allows participating hospitals and healthcare providers in the Health Care Interpreter Network (HCIN) to share language interpreters via video conference or phone, thereby expanding the number of language services that each hospital offers.
"Rancho has a very diverse patient population and about half are limited English proficient," said Lily Wong, Director of Rancho's Language and Culture Resource Center. "By improving patient-provider communication, VMI can improve quality of care, reduce medical errors, and increase patient satisfaction."
HCIN began pilot testing in August 2005 at Contra Cost Health Services, San Joaquin General Hospital, and San Mateo Medical Center where it conducted about 3,000 video conference or phone calls per month. Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center is the first hospital in Southern California to join HCIN and the first rehab hospital in the world to offer wireless VMI technology. "Implementation of VMI technology is a major step for the organization. The vision and support of our CEO, Valerie Orange, and our leadership team, is a critical ingredient in the success of this project," said Wong.
Reporting Safety and Quality Care Concerns
In our ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and quality environment, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center encourages the public to report safety or quality concerns the center has not addressed. For more on how to report your concerns.
Ten Great Reasons to Choose Rancho
- Pioneer in innovative research and treatment
- A national leader in outcomes for rehabilitation patients
- Rancho Los Amigos is consistently ranked among the top of all rehabilitation centers throughout the United States
- A forward looking philosophy encompasses education, research, innovation and change
- The Rancho Scale of Cognitive Functioning is used worldwide
- Highly motivated diagnosis driven team approach
- Model home that features high-tech adoptions for the physically disabled
- Self-sufficiency and independence as a goal for rehabilitation patients
- Teaching other caregivers is a tradition
- One of the most accomplished rehabilitation teams in the nation