Ridgecrest Post Acute

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Ridgecrest Post Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Feb 27, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food items in the kitchen were not expired, labeled, and dated appropriately and food was prepared safely. The deficient practice could increase the risk of food-borne illnesses Findings include: -Regarding food labeling, dating and storage:During the initial kitchen observation conducted on February 24, 2026 at 8:38 a.m. with a dietary aide (Staff #99) and the assistant dietary manager (Staff #3), the following was observed: A 32 ounce can of vegetables with a small dent on the top and a large dent on the side was found in the dry storage. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Dec 5, 2024

  Based on observation, documentation, staff interview, review of policy and procedures the facility failed to ensure that corrective actions plans were set in place for legionella. The deficient practice could result in residents to have respiratory complications. Findings include: A review of the final report from the water sampling company testing collected on June 6, 2024 revealed that 3 residents' rooms and one nursing station tested positive for Legionella. According to the report, room [ROOM NUMBER] had a Legionella pneumophila serotype 2-15 at a concentration of 6.3 CFU (colony forming units)/ml (Milliliter). Room # 102 was found to have Legionella pneumophila serotype 2-15 at a concentration of 0.6 CFU/ml. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF774Mar 16, 2023

  Based on clinical record review, resident and staff interviews, and facility policy and procedures, the facility failed to ensure transportation arrangements to and from an outside appointment was provided to two residents (#60 and #98). to The deficient practice could result in residents being physically and emotionally harmed. Findings include: Resident #60 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of hemiplegia affecting the left dominant side, morbid obesity, type II diabetes, and depressive disorder. The quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] included a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 15 indicating the resident was cognitively intact. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF755Mar 10, 2022

  Based on clinical record review, staff interviews, and review of facility policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure that medications were available for one resident (#12). The sample size was 24. The deficient practice could result in residents not receiving their medications in a timely manner which may cause adverse effects. Findings include: Resident #12 was admitted [DATE] with diagnoses that included [CONDITION(S)] and [CONDITION(S)] following a cerebral infarction, polyneuropathy and hypertension. The care plan initiated on [DATE] included interventions that medications are to be given as ordered. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF758Apr 26, 2021

  Based on clinical records, staff interviews, facility policy and the Impact of the DSM-IV to DSM-5 Changes on the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the facility failed to ensure antipsychotic medication administered to two of three sampled residents (#4 and #6) had clinical indication for its use. The deficient practice could result in residents receiving unnecessary antipsychotic medications that can potentially cause harm. Findings include: -Resident #4 was readmitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included [CONDITION(S)] and unspecified dementia. A Nurse Practitioner (NP) health status note dated January 11, 2021, included that resident #4 was oriented to self with flat affect. […]