1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 · Kern County
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital provides high-quality, comprehensive health services to people throughout Kern County, including Ridgecrest, Trona, and Inyokern. Reach out today for compassionate care.
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Typically 60% full — availability is generally good.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
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Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Ridgecrest, CA, with 124 certified beds and an average of about 74 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.48 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.36 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $27,716 in the recent record.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,130–$15,210/mo (median $12,250) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Bakersfield prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (42 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-14 | Fine | $27,716 |
| 2024-03-14 | Payment denial | — |
1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityRidgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Ridgecrest, CA area typically runs $10,130–$15,210 per month (median $12,250, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 4.48 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 51.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili has 42 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 60% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili in Ridgecrest, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 124 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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