The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
RIDGECREST REGIONAL TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILI
RIDGECREST, CA · Medicare-certified · 124 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
2 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars. Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili has a low health inspection rating and quality measures rating at 2 stars, staffing at 3 stars, no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.48 vs. 4.1 hours per resident day).
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4826 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 6, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4826.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.36
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.34
- Nurse aides
- 2.78
- Weekend nursing
- 3.62
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 70%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
20.8%12.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.6%5.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.2%9.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
7.9%1.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
9.5%7.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.1%4.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.9%16.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
29.7%13%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—1.8%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.7%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.4%17.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
89.5%96.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $27,716 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 13 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 14, 2024
- $27,716
Federal fine
Mar 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 74.1 residents on an average day (60% of 124 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 13 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.