Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 561 E Ridgecrest Rd, Forney, TX 75126
- CCN
- 676275
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 116
- Chain
- Nexion Health
- Residents per day
- 91
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 31 Jul 2025. The latest survey cycle has 19 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Texas is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Kaufman County median | Texas median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 8 homes in the county, 1,177 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Texas median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 31 Jul 2025 | 19 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 13 Jun 2024 | 12 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 0 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jun 2026 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 12 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Texas median | Texas average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.19 | 3.30 | 3.39 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.55 | 0.40 | 0.43 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.07 | 0.95 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.56 | 2.00 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.09 | 2.90 | 2.98 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 38.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Texas median
- 52.1%
- RN turnover in a year
- 42.9%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 2
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Texas median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.2% | 14.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.3% | 12.4% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.0% | 8.3% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Dallas County Hospital District
- Chain
- Nexion Health (51 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Apr 2017 |
| Dallas County Hospital District | Operational/managerial control | 1 Apr 2017 | |
| Nexion Health at Forney Inc | Operational/managerial control | 1 Apr 2017 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Kaufman County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Terrell | 2 of 5 | 21 | $0 | 27 Feb 2026 | |
| Terrell Healthcare CenterSpecial Focus Facility | Terrell | Not rated | 26 | $339,046 | 3 Apr 2026 | |
| Countryview Nursing & Rehabilitation | Terrell | 1 of 5 | 7 | $79,953 | 15 Aug 2025 | |
| Avir at Kaufman | Kaufman | 2 of 5 | 15 | $8,021 | 8 Jan 2026 | |
| Sunflower Park Health Care | Kaufman | 2 of 5 | 19 | $190,538 | 7 Jan 2026 | |
| Kemp Care Center | Kemp | 2 of 5 | 14 | $256,260 | 2 Jul 2025 | |
| Mabank Nursing Center | Mabank | 3 of 5 | 13 | $31,234 | 21 May 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Texas Health and Human Services: complaint and incident intakeThe complaint page of the State Survey Agency for Texas, from the CMS list of agencies.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (CCN 676275). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/ridgecrest-healthcare-and-rehabilitation-center-forney-tx-676275/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 14 May 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Jun 2024.
- Who operates Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Nexion Health. The CMS ownership file names Dallas County Hospital District and Nexion Health at Forney Inc for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 6 homes in Texas as Special Focus Facilities and 30 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.