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Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili
1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 124 beds, Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili serves Ridgecrest in Kern County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2012.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 21, 16 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 36.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $28K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 45.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kern Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 45 | 67 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.3 | 62.6 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.4% | 35.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $27,716 | $27,716 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Feb 2026, 6 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×32 E ×7 F ×5
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | F | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 19 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 19 May 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 30 Jun 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | E | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 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 | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0803 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 14 Apr 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 15 Oct 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 1 May 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 | 28 May 2024 |
| 29 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2024 |
| 8 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Jul 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 14 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Dec 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | 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 | 30 Oct 2023 |
| 9 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2024 | Payment denial | — | 13 days |
| 14 Mar 2024 | Fine | $27,716 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.4%, RNs 71.4%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.2% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.5% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kern County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosewood Health Facility | Bakersfield | 79 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 47 | 59.5 | $8K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| San Joaquin Nursing Center and Rehabilitation Cent | Bakersfield | 99 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 62 | 62.6 | $47K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Shafter Nursing Care | Shafter | 99 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 38.4 | $27K | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Adventist Health Delano | Delano | 51 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 59 | 115.7 | $123K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Kern Valley Healthcare District Dp SNF | Lake Isabella | 74 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 43.2 | $32K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| The Orchards Post-Acute | Bakersfield | 150 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 86 | 57.3 | $24K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Valley View Care Centerabuse icon | Delano | 53 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 67 | 126.4 | — | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Arvin Post Acute | Arvin | 81 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 65.4 | $63K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 17 facilities in Kern County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili been cited for?
45 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $28K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.