Nursing homes in Ridgecrest, CA
Compare 1 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Ridgecrest, part of the Kern area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Ridgecrest residents in Kern County currently have access to one nursing home facility serving the 93555 ZIP code area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the local facility, Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabilitative, holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This single location represents the entirety of the city’s skilled nursing options, with no establishments in the region currently achieving a 5-star quality rating.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 1 homesProvider mix in Ridgecrest
1 organisation operates homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Ridgecrest
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- No home in Ridgecrest reaches 4★ on staffing. Ask each home about registered nurse coverage 24/7.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is RIDGECREST REGIONAL TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILI at 2★.
- 1 of 1 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Ridgecrest
| RIDGECREST REGIONAL TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILI RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL · Large · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
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