RIDGECREST REGIONAL TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILI

Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing facility located at 1081 North China Lake Boulevard in Ridgecrest, California (ZIP 93555), within Kern County. The facility operates with 124 certified beds and is classified under non-profit corporate ownership. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The facility holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which is below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabilitation received a 2-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting findings from state surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing category received a 3-star rating, which aligns with the national average and indicates a moderate level of nursing and aide hours relative to resident census. The quality measure category, which draws on clinical data including rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident outcomes, received a 2-star rating, also below the national average. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabilitation accepts residents covered under both programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility requirements and benefit period limits. Medicaid coverage applies to longer-term custodial care for residents who meet income and asset criteria under California state guidelines. Individuals seeking information about specific payment arrangements, private pay options, or insurance acceptance should contact the facility directly at (760) 446-3551. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility performs below average in two of the three CMS component categories and in its overall rating. The national CMS overall average is 3.0 stars, and facilities rated at 2 stars overall represent a segment that scored lower across the composite metrics used in the rating methodology. The 3-star staffing rating is a notable distinction, as it indicates staffing levels consistent with the national median despite the lower scores in other areas. Health inspection and quality measure ratings of 2 stars each suggest areas where outcomes or survey findings have placed the facility below the national midpoint. This data is updated periodically by CMS and reflects conditions as reported in the most recent available survey and administrative records.