MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute at Long Beach Medical Center Earns Exemplary Three-Year CARF Accreditation for Eighth Consecutive Time

LONG BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) has awarded the MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute at Long Beach Medical Center a three-year accreditation for its inpatient rehabilitation program, marking the eighth consecutive accreditation for the program.

The accreditation recognizes MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute's commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered rehabilitation care and meeting internationally recognized standards for service excellence, accountability and continuous improvement. 

"Achieving CARF accreditation for the eighth consecutive time reflects our team's commitment to delivering high standards of rehabilitation care, with an emphasis on innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement," says Jason R. Koh, D.O., medical director, MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute, Long Beach Medical Center. "Our multidisciplinary team works closely with each patient and family to develop personalized treatment plans that help individuals recover function, regain independence and return to the activities that matter most."

The MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation care for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, orthopedic conditions and other complex medical conditions. At Long Beach Medical Center, patients have access to three rehabilitation gym spaces, including a spacious main gym with natural light, parallel bars, exercise therapy equipment and the Vector body weight support system, which helps patients safely practice walking, balance and mobility during physical therapy.

This accreditation represents CARF's highest level of recognition and reflects the program's commitment to quality, safety and strong patient outcomes. For patients and families, it reinforces that the MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute follows nationally recognized standards designed to support effective, coordinated rehabilitation care.

The Institute also includes dedicated occupational therapy spaces that simulate everyday environments, including a kitchen, bathroom and car, helping patients rebuild daily living skills in practical, real-world settings. Speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, rehabilitation nurses, physicians and other specialists work together to provide individualized care designed to maximize recovery, improve function and support each patient's quality of life.

For patients and families, CARF accreditation provides added confidence that the rehabilitation program meets nationally recognized standards for quality and safety. It also reflects a coordinated approach to care, with physicians, nurses, therapists and other care team members working together around each patient's individual goals, while maintaining a focus on measurable outcomes, risk reduction and continuous improvement.

"Think of CARF accreditation as a seal of quality," says Dr. Koh. "It tells future patients and their families that our rehabilitation program has voluntarily undergone a comprehensive review by experts and has demonstrated excellence in how we care for patients. It means we are committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate care while continuously looking for ways to improve."

Learn more about the MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute.

About MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center:
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, part of MemorialCare, a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system, has delivered exceptional health care for nearly 120 years. By using the latest treatment protocols, research and advanced technologies, Long Beach Medical Center stays at the forefront of care in its centers for cancer, cardiac, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma, and rehabilitation. Physicians and surrounding hospitals continually refer to its accredited programs, while serving as a teaching hospital and training site for the next generation of physicians. Long Beach Medical Center was the first in the world to successfully perform a robotic hip revision surgery using Stryker's Mako Total Hip with 5.0 Advanced Primary and Revision application, and first in California to adopt Stryker's Q Guidance System with Spine Guidance Software. Long Beach Medical Center also offers advanced minimally invasive approaches for nearly every cardiac procedure, ensuring faster recovery times and shorter hospital stays for patients. National accolades include recognition from Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals and regionally ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Visit memorialcare.org/LongBeach.

About The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF):
CARF is an independent, non-profit accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services through a consultative accreditation process and continuous improvement services that center on enhancing the lives of the persons served. Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and now known as CARF International, the accrediting body establishes consumer-focused standards to help organizations measure and improve the quality of their programs and services. For more information about the accreditation process, please visit the CARF website at www.carf.org.

SOURCE MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center