Resources for patients and caregivers
Preparing for admission
Your first day
Your care team
Your daily routine
Safety measures
Discharge process
Visiting your loved one
Visiting hours at Encompass Health Rehabilitation of Bakersfield:
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily
Support groups
Connect with people going through similar challenges.
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