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Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili, Ridgecrest, CA: 2 star rating, fined $27,716 across 1 fine and had 1 payment denial

Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili in Ridgecrest, CA is run by Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $27,716 across 1 fine and had 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 48 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 18, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
124
Residents per day
85 on average
Ownership type
Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Fines
$27,716 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
1
Health citations
48, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 18, 2026
CMS Certification Number
555877
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
March 14, 2024Fine$27,716Not listeddata.cms.gov
March 14, 2024Payment denialNot listedJuly 8, 202413data.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 18, 2026F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 4, 2026data.cms.gov
August 18, 2026F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 14, 2026data.cms.gov
July 15, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
May 19, 2026F761Ensure 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 19, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
May 19, 2026F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 30, 2026data.cms.gov
February 26, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
February 26, 2026F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 31, 2026data.cms.gov
February 26, 2026F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 17, 2026data.cms.gov
February 26, 2026F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 24, 2026data.cms.gov
February 26, 2026F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMarch 17, 2026data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F945Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F803Ensure 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F761Ensure 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F585Honor 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F584Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
March 6, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 14, 2025data.cms.gov
January 29, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2025data.cms.gov
December 18, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 19, 2024data.cms.gov
December 18, 2024F585Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 19, 2024data.cms.gov
October 15, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 22, 2024data.cms.gov
October 15, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 22, 2024data.cms.gov
May 14, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2024data.cms.gov
May 14, 2024F585Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2024data.cms.gov
May 14, 2024F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJune 14, 2024data.cms.gov
May 1, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 28, 2024data.cms.gov
April 29, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 29, 2024data.cms.gov
April 8, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJuly 21, 2024data.cms.gov
March 14, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2024data.cms.gov
March 14, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2024data.cms.gov
March 14, 2024F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2024data.cms.gov
March 14, 2024F620Not 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: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2024data.cms.gov
March 14, 2024F584Honor 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: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 5, 2024data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 11, 2023data.cms.gov
November 17, 2023F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 11, 2023data.cms.gov
October 9, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 30, 2023data.cms.gov
October 9, 2023F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 30, 2023data.cms.gov
October 9, 2023F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 30, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 14 individual or personal trusts (2 managers, 12 officers, directors or trustees). Their names are not shown on this page.

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.