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
Annual volume
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
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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Top hospital — Merrylands
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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