PIH Health Good Samaritan Earns National Rehabilitation Recognition

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Unit has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026, ranking #10 in the State of California. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
“This recognition reflects the exceptional dedication, expertise, and teamwork of our nursing and rehabilitation teams,” said PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer Irena Zuanic DHA MSN RN. “Our teams are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care, and creating a supportive environment where patients can make meaningful progress toward recovery and independence.”
The America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026 ranking awards the leading physical rehabilitation facilities in the U.S. The 25 states with the most facilities, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), were ranked individually. The facilities from the remaining states were grouped into four regions: Northeast, Midwest, West, and South. The list is based on four data pillars:

• Quality Metric: Data for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs) published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
• National Online Survey: An online survey among experts with knowledge of physical rehabilitation centers, including physicians, physiotherapists, doctors, clinic managers, and other health care professionals, was conducted in cooperation with Newsweek.
• Accreditation: Data on physical rehabilitation centers provided by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC).
• Google Reviews: Reviews from Google were included as a proxy for patient satisfaction.

PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital Acute Rehabilitation Unit is honored to be recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers 2026.
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PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in Los Angeles and Orange counties. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 31 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology.