All citations for Ridgecrest Regional Transitional Care and Rehabili
State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.
Last standard health inspection on record
February 26, 2026
Showing 26 to 50 of 64 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 24, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 31, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 17, 2026).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 7, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 14, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 28, 2024).
Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.