Ridgecrest Community Care Center

Nursing Home · West Monroe, LA

CMS overall rating 4/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number195528

Contact & location

1616 Wellerman Road
West Monroe, LA 71291
Ouachita County
Phone
(318) 387-2577
ZIP code
71291 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
112
Residents per day
102.1 (91% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Commcare Corporation
Chain
Commcare Corporation (14 facilities, avg 3.7★)
Medicare certified since
October 1, 2001
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.4
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.32 (state 3.73 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.54 (state 0.30 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.16 (state 1.15 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.61 (state 2.27 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.58 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
38.7 (state 47.6 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
12.5 (state 41.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 3, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 2 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-26
2026-06-03 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-06-26
2025-04-02 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-04-02 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 Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-04-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-04-02 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-04-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-09
2024-08-06 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-28
2024-08-06 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-08-28
2024-03-20 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-05
2024-03-20 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-05
2024-03-20 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-05
2024-03-20 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-05
2024-02-07 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-02-20

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Commcare Corporation (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Ford, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mangun, Garold (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Plaisance, Wayne (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Prechter, Patricia (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Harvey Psarellis, Dawn (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Mangun, Garold (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Prechter, Patricia (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Commcare Management Corporation (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gardner, George (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hudson, Mary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lundberg, Alec (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tucker, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Prechter, Patricia (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Ridgecrest Community Care Center?

Ridgecrest Community Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Louisiana.

How many beds does Ridgecrest Community Care Center have?

It has 112 certified beds and cares for about 102 residents per day.

Has Ridgecrest Community Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Ridgecrest Community Care Center?

It is part of Commcare Corporation and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Ridgecrest Community Care Center?

(318) 387-2577. The facility is located at 1616 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA 71291.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.