Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF867Jun 16, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure actions documented in a performance improvement plan (PIP) for pest control were implemented, measured for success, and tracked performance to ensure that improvements were realized and sustained, based on failure to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior free of pest for two (room [ROOM NUMBER] and #230) of four rooms sampled. There were 121 residents residing in the facility at the time of this survey. The findings include: On 06/12/25 at 11:03 AM, a live roach was observed in Resident #1's room (room [ROOM NUMBER]B), near the corner of the room. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 14, 2023

  Based on observations and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure the ice machines in 3 of 3 dining rooms had clean and sanitary ice dispensers free from contamination. Failure to clean and sanitize the ice machines is important in health care settings serving nursing home residents due to the risk of serious complications from foodborne illness because of their compromised health status. Unsafe food handling practices represent a food safety hazard and a potential source of pathogen exposure for residents. Resource: 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 10, 2022

  Based on observations, interviews, record reviews, and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. The facility failed to ensure the dishwashing machine was operating at the required temperatures, sanitizer was at correct levels, and thermometer was in tray line refrigerator. The findings include: On 03/07/22 at 3:00 PM, Employee I, Dietary Aide, was observed running the dishwashing machine. Employee I was asked what temperature the machine should be at for washing dishes, he stated, I have no idea. On 03/07/22 at 3:05 PM, the Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) entered the kitchen and was asked about the dishwashing machine. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF925Jun 16, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility is free of pests for two (room [ROOM NUMBER] and #230) of four rooms sampled. The findings include: On 06/12/25 at 11:03 AM, a live roach was observed in Resident #1's room (room [ROOM NUMBER]B), near the corner of the room. (Photographic evidence obtained) On 06/12/25 at 12:13 PM, a fly was observed on Resident #5's bed (room [ROOM NUMBER]B) along with live and dead roaches observed behind the resident's oxygen concentrator located in the corner of the resident's room. (Photographic evidence obtained) On 06/12/25 at 12:17 PM, the same fly was observed, unmoved and in the same location on the resident's bed. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF925Feb 14, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews, record review, and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to maintain an effective pest control program to ensure the facility was free of pest. Failure to maintain an environment free of pests may lead to transmission of disease and infection. The findings include: On 2/14/2023 at 11:30 AM, a live cockroach (roach) was observed in the bathroom of room [ROOM NUMBER]. (Photographic evidence obtained) On 2/14/2023 at 11:35 AM, a live roach was observed crawling on the floor in room [ROOM NUMBER] next to the A bed. […]