Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili in Ridgecrest, CA

Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Ridgecrest, California. It is located in Kern county at 1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, California 93555. You can reach out to the office of Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili via phone at (760) 446-3551. This skilled nursing facility has 124 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 63.15%. Its legal business name is Ridgecrest Regional Hospital and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation.

Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili (Medicare CCN 555877) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 2012 (14 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2026.

Contact Information

Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili
1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, California 93555
(760) 446-3551

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Nursing Home Profile

NameRidgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili
Location1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds124
Occupancy Rate63.15%
Medicare ID (CCN)555877
Legal Business NameRidgecrest Regional Hospital
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Corporation

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1669734653
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameRidgecrest Regional Hospital
Doing Business AsTcru/bella Sera
Address1131 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone Number760-446-3591

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.413.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.640.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.20.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.572.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.653.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.350.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.010.07
Total nursing staff turnover45.4%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover71.4%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing homeNot available: no valid staffing data was submitted0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$27,716
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties2

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili for 8 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 45 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
May 19, 2026Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jun 30, 2026
May 19, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 30, 2026
May 19, 2026Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Jun 30, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 17, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Coordinate 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, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 17, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 31, 2026
Mar 6, 2025Procure 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, widespreadCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Honor 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, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Provide 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, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Set 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, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Include 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, patternCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Honor 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, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Develop 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, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Ensure 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, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Designate 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, isolatedCorrected by Apr 14, 2025
Jan 29, 2025Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Feb 11, 2025
Dec 18, 2024Honor 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, isolatedCorrected by Dec 19, 2024
Dec 18, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 19, 2024
Oct 15, 2024Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 22, 2024
Oct 15, 2024Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 22, 2024
May 14, 2024Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
F0576, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 14, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased12.8713.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight9.935.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.560.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection4.711.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms012.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury5.363.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.6493.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine94.9282.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened24.1914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication17.9919.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine97.2295.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine84.2179.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers5.394.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence19.8119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication14.4715.38

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