Our Patients

Who We Serve: Criteria for Admission

Our patients are medically stable adults who need intensive therapy following a disabling illness, injury or surgery, and who meet the following criteria:

  • Has a condition that requires treatment by multiple therapy disciplines (minimum of two)
  • Able to participate in a minimum of three hours of therapy a day, five days a week
  • Requires close monitoring by a rehabilitation physician in a hospital setting

Patients referred to our center may have disabling conditions or injuries such as:

  • Stroke
  • Traumatic or non-traumatic spinal cord injury
  • Traumatic or non-traumatic brain injury
  • Neuropathy or myopathy
  • Multiple trauma
  • Hip fractures and replacements
  • Amputation
  • Polyarthritis
  • Degenerative and progressive neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and Guillain-Barré syndrome

Preparing for Admission: What to Bring

Your comfort is important to your recovery and we want you to feel as comfortable as possible during your time with us. Typical stays are 14 days long, so pack accordingly. All items will be disinfected for entry.

  • Sturdy shoes with low heels and rubber soles (such as sneakers)
  • Eyeglasses/contact lenses with cleaner/sunglasses
  • Hearing aid(s) and batteries
  • Comb and brush
  • Dentures and denture cream
  • Toiletries and makeup – new in packaging
  • Pictures of family and friends, if desired
  • Reading materials
  • Reading materials

Dining

All patients in our rehabilitation care center are required to participate in our dining program.

Internationally Accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF). Natividad is the only hospital in the area that is CARF-Accredited for Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs Hospital: Stroke Specialty Programs (Adults).

Top 10% of Rehabilitation Facilities by Uniform Data System (UDS). The ranking certifies that Natividad provides care that is effective, efficient, timely and patient-centered. Natividad ranked second in the nation out of approximately 900 rehab units for Overall Quality and Outcomes for Acute Rehabilitation Units by UDS.

Ranked 1st in Quality and Outcomes by Kindred Healthcare’s Acute Rehabilitation Centers evaluation. 88% of our patients transition back home following treatment.

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Sam Karas Acute Rehabilitation Center
Natividad
1441 Constitution Blvd.
Bldg 100
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 755-5570