Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center holds a 5-star overall rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. That overall rating is a composite picture built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how the facility operates. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious citations than most facilities, which is a good sign that the building is being managed responsibly. The quality measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, reflecting that residents at Ridgecrest tend to fare very well across 15 tracked health outcomes, things like rates of infection, falls, pressure wounds, and how much residents' physical functioning improves or declines over time. That's arguably the most meaningful number for families, because it speaks directly to how residents are actually doing day to day. The one area worth a closer look is the staffing rating, which sits at 2 stars, meaning nurses are spending fewer hours per resident than what you'd see at most comparable facilities. This doesn't mean care is unsafe, but it is something families should ask about directly when touring. Find out how the facility handles staffing during nights and weekends, and whether residents ever feel like call lights go unanswered for long. It's worth noting that despite the lower staffing number, the facility's strong quality measures score suggests residents are still experiencing good health outcomes overall, so the full picture here is more positive than any single rating alone would suggest.