Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-06 · Fire 2025-03-06
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Ridgecrest, CA
Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care And Rehabili
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $42,640 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1081 North China Lake Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA
(760) 446-3551
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
124
Certified beds
Average residents
74
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2012-09-11
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.38
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.26
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.87
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.68
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
64%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
52%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
2.3
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 6.8 |
1.6
5.2 pts worse
|
1.8
5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.3% |
98.5%
0.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.2% |
98.2%
1 pts worse
|
95.5%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.1% |
1.6%
2.5 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
6.8%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 11.0% |
4.1%
6.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 25.3% |
13.7%
11.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
5.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.8% |
14.2%
6.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.8% |
11.0%
12.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
7.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.3% |
10.7%
5.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.5% |
1.0%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.7% |
1.2%
4.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.3% |
10.9%
14.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.7% |
4.7%
1 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.2% |
94.0%
7.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
4.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 35.2% |
11.2%
24 pts worse
|
12.0%
23.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.1% |
1.5%
2.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.2% |
93.2%
9 pts worse
|
79.7%
4.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.3% |
23.2%
0.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-14 · Fire 2024-03-14
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-07-14 · Fire 2022-07-14
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2025-04-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2025-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K500 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2024-04-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2022-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
K500 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2022-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
K919 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2022-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2022-08-02
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-04-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-04-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-04-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-04-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F945 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-06
F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-04-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-29
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-18
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-12-18
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-15
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-15
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2024-06-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-06-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-14
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-06-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-01
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-29
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-29
G · Actual harm
2024-04-08
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-04-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F620 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-14
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-12-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-11-17
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2023-12-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-09
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-09
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-09
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-08-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F840 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2022-08-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2022-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-14
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-08-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$42,640
2024-03-14
Fine
Fine · fine $42,640
Fine
$0
2024-03-14
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-06-14 · 37 days
37 day denial
Ownership
Abu-Issa, Shrooq
Corporate Director · Individual
Cosner, Lawrence
Corporate Director · Individual
Ellis, Christopher
Corporate Director · Individual
Hannon, Margaret
Corporate Director · Individual
Haslam, George
Corporate Director · Individual
Hoppus, Martha
Corporate Director · Individual
Lock, Kimberly
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lyons, Dana
Corporate Director · Individual
Read, Anita
Corporate Director · Individual
Rizzardini, James
Corporate Director · Individual
Sorbo, Paige
Corporate Director · Individual
Suver, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Suver, James
Corporate Officer · Individual
Tharp, Judith
Corporate Director · Individual
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