Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili
1081 North China Lake Boulevard · Ridgecrest, CA · 93555 · 7604463551
124 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $27,716 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
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.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2024 | Fine | $27,716 |
| March 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 13 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555877 · certified since September 11, 2012. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.