Home / California / Ridgecrest
1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · Kern County · (760) 446-3551
124 certified beds, about 78 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2012
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 555877 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 26, 2026, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 46 health citations since October 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $27,716 in the last three years; the largest was $27,716, and the latest is dated March 14, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.41 hours per resident per day, against 4.52 across California and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.64 of those hours.
45.4% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (California average 36.7%).
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 46 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement two of three sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) fall care plans (a comprehensive, personalized document that outlines the specific needs of an individual requiring care, detailing the type of support, how it will be provided, and the goals of the care). This failure had the potential for Resident 1 and Resident 2 to be at risk for falls. During a concurrent observation, interview, and record review, on 7/15/26 at 12:45 p.m. with Registered Nurse (RN) 1, Resident's fall care plan dated 6/22/26 was reviewed. Resident 1's care plan indicated, The resident (Resident 1) is high risk for falls. interventions Falling Star Program (yellow or red stars place on resident's name plate). RN 1 observed Resident 1's room, confirmed the falling star intervention for Resident 1 was not implemented. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement their own policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Release of Information, for 88 of 89 residents (Resident 1, Resident 3, Resident 4, Resident 5, Resident 6, Resident 7, Resident 8, Resident 9, Resident 10, Resident 11, Resident 12, Resident 13, Resident 14, Resident 15, Resident 16, Resident 17, Resident 18, Resident 19, Resident 20, Resident 21, Resident 22, Resident 23, Resident 24, Resident 25, Resident 26, Resident 27, Resident 28, Resident 29, Resident 30, Resident 31, Resident 32, Resident 33, Resident 34, Resident 35, Resident 36, Resident 37, Resident 38, Resident 39, Resident 40, Resident 41, Resident 42, Resident 43, Resident 44, Resident 45, Resident 46, Resident 47, Resident 48, Resident 49, Resident 50, Resident 51, Resident 52, Resident 53, Resident 54, Resident 55, Resident 56, Resident 57, Resident 58, [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide suprapubic catheter (a soft, flexible tube inserted through the lower part of the belly into the bladder [portion of the body that holds urine] to drain urine into an outside collection bag) care to one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential to result in infection.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and procedure on medication administration for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential for medication induced negative health consequences.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow infection control practices for 33 of 33 sampled residents when:1. A Water Management Program (WMP) was not developed and implemented to identify, assess, monitor, and prevent the potential growth of opportunistic waterborne pathogens (germs that grow well in water) in the facility's water system. This failure had the potential to result in serious illness or death of residents, visitors, and staff. 2. Linens and other laundry items were left wet and unattended in washing machines after environmental services staff work shift ended. This had the potential to result in growth of mold (type of fungus), mildew (type of fungus or mold) and bacteria (organisms that can cause infection) and illness of residents, staff, and visitors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure a discharge notice was sent to Ombudsman (representatives who assist residents in long-term care facilities with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences) for one of two sampled residents (Resident 88). This failure had the potential to result in Resident 88 not having an advocate who could inform them of their admission, transfer, and discharge rights and options.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to accurately complete the annual Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR-federal requirement to help ensure that individuals are not incorrectly placed in nursing homes or long-term care instead of a psychiatric setting) for one of one sampled resident (Resident 12). This failure had the potential for Resident 12 to be placed in an inappropriate setting and not receive required services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the medical record was complete and accurate when physician's verbal order and change in condition physician notification was not documented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) for one of six sampled residents (Resident 82). This failure had the potential for Resident 82 to not have his medical needs met which could result in a negative health outcome.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of five sampled residents' (Resident 66) was free from medication error rate of greater than five percent (%) when two medication errors occurred within 35 opportunities resulting in a 5.51% error rate. This failure had the potential for Resident 66 not receiving the full therapeutic effects of the medication and potential for adverse health outcomes.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a sanitary environment within the foodservice operation and safe food handling when: 1. One of six sampled residents (Resident 34) had three unopened milk cartons left unrefrigerated in her room. This failure had the potential for Resident 34 to consume spoiled milk and develop foodborne illness. 2. Raw pasteurized shell eggs were stored under a pan of covered raw beef inside a walk-in refrigerator. This failure had the potential for cross-contamination and placed residents at an increased risk of foodborne illness. 3. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure essential equipment was maintained in safe operating condition when: 1. A food preparation sink located in the kitchen had an air gap and floor sink drain in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration Food Code (FDAFC), dated 2022. Facility failure to ensure proper plumbing installation may result in potential health hazards such as cross connections, back siphonage or backflow. These conditions may result in the contamination of food, utensils, equipment, or other food-contact surfaces. (FDAFC, 5-402.11, 2022) 2. Two of two ice-machines located near two different nursing stations had an air gap per the ice-machine's manufacturer's guidelines (MG) and FDAFC, dated 2022. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to enusre call lights were withing reach for four of 36 sampled residents (Resident 47, Resident 61, Resident 16, Resident 15). This failure had the potential for residents' needs to go unmet and place residents' safety at risk.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure three of seven sampled residents (Resident 14, Resident 38, and Resident 56) were informed of the process to file a grievance (formal complaint) with the facility. This failure had the potential for residents' concerns to go unaddressed by the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed follow their Policy and Procedure (P&P) titled, Staffing, Sufficient and Competent Nursing, for all residents (73) when direct care service hours per patient day for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) fell below the minimum standard of 2.4. This failure had the potential for residents care needs not to be met by staff.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility's Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to identify, develop, and implement infection prevention and control action plans to correct infection control deficient practices identified by the survey team (Reference tags F-880, F-882 and F-945). This failure placed all 73 facility residents at risk for infectious diseases.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement infection prevention and control practices when: 1. One of six sampled residents (Resident 6) had three opened gallons of distilled water on top of a commode. This failure had the potential for contamination of the distilled water. 2. Treatment Nurse (TN) dropped an item from the treatment cart, picked it up off the floor, and placed it back in the treatment cart. This failure had the potential for contamination of clean items in the treatment cart. 3. Infection Preventionist (IP) did not follow the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Monitoring Compliance with Infection Control for surveillance (monitoring) activities, collecting, analyzing, and tracking and trending of data. This failure had the potential for facility to be unaware of outbreaks and transmission of infectious diseases. 4. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow its Policy and Procedure titled, Employee Training on Infection Control, for 11 of 25 sampled Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) (LVN 1, LVN 2, LVN 3, LVN 4, LVN 5, LVN 6, LVN 7, LVN 8, LVN 10, LVN 11, and LVN 12) and four of six sampled Registered Nurses (RN) (RN 1, RN 2, RN 4, and RN 5). This failure resulted in licensed nursing staff being unaware of standard infection prevention precautions, increasing the potential for the spread of infectious diseases to residents, staff, and visitors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a home-like environment for one of six sampled residents (Resident 72) when the bathroom had an odor. This failure had the potential to cause a decrease in Resident 72 and visitors' comfort level and failed to protect Resident 72's right to a home-like environment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its Policy and Procedure, Care Plans [CP], Comprehensive Person-Centered, when care plans were not developed and implemented for two of 38 sampled residents (Resident 32 and Resident 6) with infections. This failure had the potential to result in Resident 32 and Resident 6's individualized care needs to go unmet and negatively affect their health and recovery.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of one sampled residents (Resident 31) diet order was clarified per Resident 31's preference for lacto-vegetarian (which include dairy products but not egg products) diet, as orders are a plan of care and communication to the interdisciplinary team, including the physician responsible for the care of Resident 31. Facility failure to clarify the diet order with the physician responsible for prescribing diet orders had the potential for Resident 31's physician to be unaware Resident 31 excluded some foods that may lead to deficits in some nutrients, vitamins and minerals, in order for the doctor to evaluate if further tests or labs may be in order.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of two sampled residents (Resident 32 and Resident 38) where not at risk for accident and injury when: 1. Resident 32's bathroom grab bar was slippery and grip tape (non-slip cover designed to maximize safety using hand hold surfaces) was not secured to grab bar. This failure had the potential to result in falls with injuries. 2. Resident 38 was left unsupervised while out on a patio and without means to call for assistance. This failure had the potential for Resident 38 to experience harm.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to monitor the effectiveness of pain medications for two of two sampled residents (Resident 35 and Resident 55). This failure had the potential for Resident 35 and Resident 55 to experience uncontrolled pain.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure insulin (a medication to control blood sugar levels) vials were labeled with the resident's name for one of one sampled Resident (Resident 36). This failure had the potential for Residents 36 to receive another resident's insulin.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure: 1. The planned menu for a therapeutic renal diet (for kidney disease) was followed for one of one sampled resident (Resident 43) when 2 oz. (ounces) of gravy was served instead of 1 oz. of gravy as planned. This failure had the potential for Resident 43 to not have her their individualized nutritional needs met. 2. A Registered Dietitian (RD) developed and prepared a lacto [dairy okay]-vegetarian menu to include an evaluation of nutritional adequacy for one of one sampled resident (Resident 31) with a lacto-vegetarian preference to meet Resident 31's choices and special dietary needs. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the Infection Preventionist (IP) failed to demonstrate competency to carry out the functions of the Infection Prevention and Control Program for the facility when: 1. The IP did not follow the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Monitoring Compliance with Infection Control for surveillance (monitoring) activities, collecting, analyzing, tracking and trending of data. This failure had the potential for facility to be unaware of outbreaks and transmission of infectious diseases. [reference F880] 2. Enhanced Barrier Precaution were not implemented in the facility. This failure had the potential to spread infections to residents, staff, and visitors. [reference F880]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of one of four residents (Resident 1) when the facility did not provide a prescribed dose of Insulin Glargine (a medication to control blood sugar) and three prescribed doses of Potassium (a supplement for the prevention of kidney stones - a small, hard deposit that forms in the kidneys and is often painful when passed) for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). These failures had the potential for Resident 1 to experience adverse health outcomes.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its policy and procedure (P&P) on recording and investigating grievances or complaints for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) when Resident 1's grievance reports were not resolved, and Resident 1 was not informed of the findings of the investigation, as well as any corrective actions recommended. This failure had the potential to result in Resident 1 to develop adverse health outcomes from potentially experiencing repeated concerns from unresolved grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its policy and procedure (P&P) on administering medications for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) when Resident 1's two insulin medications were not administered in a timely manner. This failure had the potential to result in Resident 1 to develop adverse health outcomes.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide reasonable accommodations for two of three sampled resident (Resident 1 and Resident 2). This failure had the potential for delay in care.
Inspectors wroteBased interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure medication were administered as ordered for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to have adverse outcomes.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1), mail was delivered unopened. This failure resulted in violation of Resident 1's resident rights and privacy.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) grievances were resolved. This failure had the potential for negative psychosocial outcomes.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure adequate supplies were available for two of three sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2). This failure had the potential for Resident 1 and Resident 2 to have unmet care needs and discomfort.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure care plan was implemented for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) when the behaviors were not monitored hourly. This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to have increased behavioral changes due to unmonitored behaviors and delayed psychosocial interventions.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to monitor efficacy of the bed alarm to ensure it (bed alarm) was functioning for one of four sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential to result in Resident 1 having an unwitnessed fall and sustaining an injury.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect one of two sampled residents from abuse (Resident 1) when Resident 2, who had a history of inappropriate behavior, was not adequately supervised. This failure resulted in abuse when Resident 2 touched Resident 1's breasts and perineal area.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement an action plan in the facility's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI), when the Pharmacist had identified significant medication errors during his monthly Medication Regiment Review (MRR) for 13 of 49 sampled residents (Resident 13, Resident 14, Resident 24, Resident 25, Resident 31, Resident 37, Resident 38, Resident 45, Resident 46, Resident 47, Resident 48, Resident 49, and Resident 51). This failure resulted in residents not receiving accurate medications and had the potential to cause adverse reactions from medications.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure five of 49 sampled residents (Resident 15, Resident 32, Resident 108, Resident 259, and Resident 260) were provided a copy of the facility's admission policies and procedures (P&P) upon admission. This failure had the potential for residents to be unaware of the facilities policies, financial obligations, and their rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of 49 sampled residents (Resident 37) reported loss of personal belongings was investigated. This failure resulted in not recovering Resident 37's lost of personal belongings and had the potential for the recurrence of lost personal belongings of other residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure two of 49 sampled residents (Resident 22 and Resident 309) were provided assistance with ADLs (ADL-tasks of everyday life including eating, dressing, getting in or out of a bed or chair, and bathing) when: 1. Resident 22 was not provided assistance with the use of her hearing aides. This failure resulted in Resident 22 not being able to communicate with the staff regarding her needs. 2. Resident 309 did not receive Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA- nursing interventions that promote the ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently and safely as possible) treatments for three days. This failure had the potential for Resident 309 to have a decline in his ability to perform activities of daily living.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure infection control measures were done for two of 49 sampled residents (Resident 10 and Resident 32) when: 1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2 did not assists Resident 10 with hand hygiene before eating. This failure had the potential to adversely affect Resident 10's health. 2. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) did not wash her hands before and after wound treatment to Resident 32's wound in the coccyx (tailbone). This failure had the potential to result in infection of Resident 32's wound in the coccyx.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to prevent abuse for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential for negative consequences including physical harm and/or emotional harm for Resident 1 and other facility residents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to implement its policy and procedure (P&P) regarding employee abuse training for one of three sampled Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2. This failure had the potential for CNA 1 to not have knowledge on how to prevent, report and/or identify abuse in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify one of three sampled residents (Resident 2) resident's representative (RR) regarding a change of condition. This failure resulted in Resident 2's RR to be unaware of Resident 2's fall incident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement the plan of care for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1). This failure had the potential for accidents and injuries.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to: 1. Complete a Neurological Record (NR) for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) after an unwitnessed fall. This failure had the potential for Resident 1 to experience unnoticed neurological deficits. 2. Ensure Fall Prevention, procedures were followed for one of three sampled residents (Resident 3). This failure had the potential to result in serious injuries.
18 fire safety citations on file: 9 on February 26, 2026, 5 on March 6, 2025, 4 on March 14, 2024.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $27,716 |
| March 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 13 days from July 8, 2024 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.41 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.65 | 4.09 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.57 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.20 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.4% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 71.4% | 38.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.27 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.71 on weekdays and 3.65 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.85 in April to June 2025 to 4.41 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.41 | 0.64 | 4.71 | 3.65 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 78 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.48 | 0.36 | 4.82 | 3.62 | 1.3% | 0 of 92 | 74 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.51 | 0.38 | 4.83 | 3.68 | 0.1% | 0 of 92 | 74 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.85 | 0.40 | 5.23 | 3.90 | 7.6% | 0 of 91 | 70 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| California, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.36 | 0.59 | 4.52 | 3.97 | 2.3% | 0.5% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.90 | $22.04 to $26.35 | 110,060 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $38.34 | $35.98 to $45.06 | 82,850 |
| Registered nurses | $67.44 | $58.87 to $83.25 | 338,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.9 | 10.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 24.2 | 9.8 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.5 | 12.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.2 | 22.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 34.7 | 11.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it better than the national rate (60.7% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
60.7% this home
Better than the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · California: 301 better, 190 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 126 eligible stays.
9.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · California: 10 better, 22 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 124 eligible stays.
5.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · California: 8 better, 48 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 40 eligible stays.
13.3% this home
Median of homes: California59.2% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 30 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: California0.0% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 34 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: California0.6% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 34 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: California96.2% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 2 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu-Issa, Shrooq | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Cosner, Lawrence | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2023 | |
| Ellis, Christopher | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2021 | |
| Hannon, Margaret | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2017 | |
| Haslam, George | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2016 | |
| Hoppus, Martha | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Lyons, Dana | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2018 | |
| Read, Anita | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2017 | |
| Rizzardini, James | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2019 | |
| Sorbo, Paige | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2017 | |
| Tharp, Judith | Corporate director | Individual | 05/01/2022 | |
| Suver, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/17/2009 | |
| Lock, Kimberly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/02/2015 | |
| Suver, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/17/2009 |
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