Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili
Nursing Home · Ridgecrest, CA
CMS certification number555877
Contact & location
1081 North China Lake BoulevardRidgecrest, CA 93555
Kern County
- Phone
- (760) 446-3551
- ZIP code
- 93555 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 124
- Residents per day
- 78.3 (63% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
- Medicare certified since
- September 11, 2012
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.41 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.64 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.20 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.57 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.65 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.4 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 71.4 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 26, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 8.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 45 health · 18 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-05-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-05-19 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-17 |
| 2026-02-26 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-17 |
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-31 |
| 2025-03-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-03-06 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-14 |
| 2025-01-29 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-02-11 |
| 2024-12-18 | 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 Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-19 |
| 2024-12-18 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-19 |
| 2024-10-15 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-10-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-05-14 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. F0576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-14 | 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 Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-14 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-05-01 | 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 2024-05-28 |
| 2024-04-29 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-29 |
| 2024-04-08 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-07-21 |
| 2024-03-14 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-03-14 | Not 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. F0620 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-03-14 | 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 Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-03-14 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-05 |
| 2023-11-17 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-11 |
| 2023-11-17 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-11 |
| 2023-10-09 | 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 2023-10-30 |
| 2023-10-09 | 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 2023-10-30 |
| 2023-10-09 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-30 |
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Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $27,716 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-14 | Payment Denial | 13 days payment denial |
| 2024-03-14 | Fine | $27,716 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Abu-Issa, Shrooq (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cosner, Lawrence (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ellis, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hannon, Margaret (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haslam, George (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hoppus, Martha (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lyons, Dana (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Read, Anita (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rizzardini, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sorbo, Paige (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tharp, Judith (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Suver, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lock, Kimberly (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Suver, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili?
Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili have?
It has 124 certified beds and cares for about 78 residents per day.
Has Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $27,716 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili?
(760) 446-3551. The facility is located at 1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.