Deficiency Records for Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

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Updated as of March 01, 2024

A list of the most recent deficiencies for Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.

Deficiency Type of Deficiency Deficiency Date Date Corrected Resulted from a Complaint?
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. Health 2022-02-02 2022-02-04 N
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Health 2022-02-02 2022-02-04 N
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. Health 2022-02-02 2022-02-04 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2022-02-01 2022-02-04 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2022-02-01 2022-02-04 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-12-29 2021-12-31 Y
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. Health 2021-12-29 2021-12-31 Y
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2021-03-24 2021-03-26 Y
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Health 2021-03-24 2021-03-25 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2021-03-15 2021-03-15 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2020-12-01 2020-12-30 N
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Fire Safety 2020-12-01 2020-12-24 N
Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Fire Safety 2020-12-01 2020-12-21 N
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Health 2020-12-04 2020-12-05 N
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Health 2020-12-04 2020-12-05 N
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Health 2020-12-04 2020-12-05 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2020-12-04 2020-12-05 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2020-12-04 2020-12-05 N
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Health 2020-12-04 2020-12-05 N
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Health 2020-12-04 2020-12-05 N
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Health 2020-12-04 2020-12-05 N
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Health 2020-12-04 2020-12-05 N
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Fire Safety 2020-12-01 2020-12-05 N