| Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili | |
| 1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, California 93555 | |
| (760) 446-3551 | |
| Name | Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili |
|---|---|
| Location | 1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, California |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 124 |
| Occupancy Rate | 63.15% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 555877 |
| Legal Business Name | Ridgecrest Regional Hospital |
| Ownership Type | Non Profit - Corporation |
| NPI Number | 1669734653 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Ridgecrest Regional Hospital |
| Doing Business As | Tcru/bella Sera |
| Address | 1131 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 |
| Phone Number | 760-446-3591 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.41 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.2 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.57 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.65 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.35 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 71.4% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | Not available: no valid staffing data was submitted | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $27,716 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 2 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 19, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 19, 2026 | 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. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jun 30, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Apr 24, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 17, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 24, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 17, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 31, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908, Environmental, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 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. F0585, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 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. F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867, Administration, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. F0945, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 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. F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 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. F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 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. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 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. F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 14, 2025 |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 11, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 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. F0585, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 19, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 19, 2024 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 22, 2024 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 22, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. F0576, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jun 14, 2024 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.87 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.93 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.56 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.71 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.36 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.64 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.92 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 24.19 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.99 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.22 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.21 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.39 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.81 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.47 | 15.38 |