Services at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield
Our inpatient rehabilitation services include personalized care and advanced therapies with at least three hours of physical, occupational or speech therapy five days a week to help you regain independence and reach your recovery goals.
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.

Our accreditations and certifications
Encompass Health meets the rigorous standards of Joint Commission, reflecting our commitment to quality and safety in patient care.
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Get our caregiver app
The MyEHC Caregiver App will allow you to track your loved one’s progress while they are in our care.
You can also access the portal from your desktop.

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
General FAQs
What to expect during your stay
This series of videos will prepare you for what to expect while at one of our hospitals from admission to discharge.

Preparing for admission

Your first day

Your care team

Your daily routine

Safety measures
