Nursing Home
Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili
Certified beds
124
Avg. 78 residents a day
Ownership
Non-profit
Corporation
Medicare
Certified
Since Sep 2012
Medicaid
Certified
Since Sep 2012
CMS rating
3
Average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | California avgCA | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.41 | 4.52 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 0.64 | 0.67 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 1.20 | 1.20 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.57 | 2.65 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 3.65 | 4.09 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.01 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | California avgCA | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.4% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 71.4% | 38.1% | 42.9% |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. California and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (1,165 California and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
9health deficiencies
Feb 26, 2026 · 5 standard, 4 complaint
California average: 15.5 · U.S. average: 9.2
California average: 15.5 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
32health deficiencies
Mar 6, 2025 · standard and complaint surveys combined
Fines1 fine · $27,716
Payment denials1
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 124 Medicare-certified beds
Location
1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Kern County · 0.9 mi from the center of Ridgecrest
Facility details
Legal business nameRidgecrest Regional Hospital
OwnershipNon-profit corporation
Medicare approvedSep 11, 2012
Resident and family councilResident council
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number555877
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.