RIDGECREST HEALTH AND REHABILITATION

Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation is a long-term care facility located at 5504 E Johnson Ave in Jonesboro, Arkansas, within Craighead County. The facility operates 135 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid recipients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are based on three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, indicating performance below the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and reflects the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day. The quality measure rating of 4 out of 5 is above the national average and reflects clinical outcome data reported across a range of resident health indicators, including rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers. Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (870) 932-3271 to confirm current availability and to verify specific coverage arrangements. When considered against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below average, driven in part by the below-average health inspection score. However, the quality measure rating of 4 stars suggests that on certain clinical performance indicators, the facility performs better than many comparable nursing homes nationwide. The staffing rating of 3 stars indicates parity with the national norm in terms of direct care hours. Individuals researching care options in the Jonesboro area may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare report for additional details on inspection findings and staffing data specific to this facility.