Rancho Los Amigos in Downey is described as a haunted location with reports of eerie whispers, shadowy figures, and phantom footsteps within the abandoned buildings. Some people believe these are the spirits of former patients from its history as a poor farm and later rehabilitation hospital. Reports from visitors and urban explorers include hearing unexplained whispers, seeing shadowy figures, and hearing phantom footsteps. The haunting is attributed to the site's long history as the original county poor farm and, later, the Rancho Los Amigos rehabilitation hospital. It is believed that the spirits of former patients may be trapped in the abandoned buildings. 1880s: The site was established as a poor farm. 1907-1932: The campus evolved into a long-term rehabilitation hospital. 1957: Agricultural production ceased as the campus transitioned to a permanent hospital facility. Present: Today, the site houses the Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, a leading institution in rehabilitation medicine. However, the history of the original, abandoned buildings continues to fuel local ghost stories.