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Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital

📍 Merrylands

Private hospital · founded 1877 · university

About

Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital delivers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services for individuals recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. The hospital provides patient-centred care with a focus on restoring independence and improving quality of life. The team at Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital comprises experienced healthcare professionals dedicated to providing the highest standard of care. They work collaboratively to develop individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and goals. The hospital utilises evidence-based practices and advanced technology to optimise patient outcomes. Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to creating a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families. The hospital recognises the importance of emotional wellbeing during the recovery process and offers various support services to assist patients and their loved ones.

Legal name
Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
3,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 4

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,757
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 61 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 27 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — Merrylands

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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