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Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili

1081 North China Lake Boulevard · Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · 124 certified beds

(760) 446-3551

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About Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili

Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili is a nursing home in Ridgecrest, California. Its capacity is 124 beds, above the Kern County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 45 citations, the most recent on May 19, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.69 hours per resident per day. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

2.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (45)

Records from October 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 19, 2026

    Tag F0583

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • May 19, 2026

    Tag F0761

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • May 19, 2026

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0658

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 24, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 24, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0759

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 31, 2026.

  • February 26, 2026

    Tag F0628

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2026.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0761

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0945

    Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0697

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0585

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0867

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0584

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0725

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0882

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

  • March 6, 2025

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 14, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (2)

Total fines: $27,716

  • March 14, 2024 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 8, 2024, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on March 14, 2024).

  • March 14, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $27,716 against this nursing home on March 14, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

4.69 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.48 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

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