Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center is an 84-bed facility offering comprehensive rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in a setting designed for comfort, recovery, and a sense of community. The center is notable for its 42-bed private room rehab neighborhood, which provides outstanding therapy services including Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Pathology, and Respiratory Therapy. These therapies are delivered as ordered on a skilled level and are overseen by a dedicated Rehab Medical Director. The expansive 17,981 square feet of clinical space in the rehab neighborhood features beautiful outdoor views, allowing residents to engage in a variety of strengthening, functional, and cognitive activities both indoors and in natural surroundings. The Therapy Gym includes an en suite that simulates a patient’s home bedroom, serving as a space for vital teaching and education to help ensure a smooth and safe transition back to independent living.
Alongside its rehabilitation services, Ridgecrest offers a 42-bed long-term care neighborhood. Residents in long-term care receive skilled nursing attention along with assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and incontinence care. The environment is warm and inviting, set amidst natural landscapes and courtyards that promote relaxation and peace. Multiple dining and leisure areas encourage socialization and foster a true sense of home and community. Creekside, a prominent feature within the center, offers an enriching variety of social activities for residents, supported by a full professional nursing staff available around the clock.
Residents at Ridgecrest benefit from nutritious and appetizing meals created to provide both comfort and the highest standards of nutrition. Menus are seasonally adjusted and feature home-cooked options, with special attention paid to individualized food preferences and dietary requirements. All menus are approved by a Registered Dietician to support proper nutrition and overall appeal, and special diets are readily accommodated to meet unique needs.
A robust and personalized activities program is designed to promote an engaged and meaningful life for all residents. The Activities Director works closely with residents to learn about their interests, and from this insight, curates a dynamic and customized calendar of events. These daily opportunities allow residents to express themselves creatively, connect with peers and nature, have fun, stay fit, and continue learning and growing according to their wishes and aspirations. Ridgecrest believes in enriching the lives of residents at every age by fostering a purpose-driven environment where continued growth and meaningful engagement are central.
The professional and compassionate staff at Ridgecrest bring both genuine care and advanced skills to the delivery of health services, whether supporting patients with post-hospital rehabilitation or long-term nursing needs. Rehabilitation services are provided by licensed therapists with specialized training, designed to meet the complex requirements of individuals recovering from surgery, accidents, cardiac events, strokes, and other illnesses or injuries. These individualized care programs aim to maximize independence within a safe and healing environment.
Supporting both physical and mental well-being is a key aspect of care at Ridgecrest. The Social Services staff play an important role in helping new residents adjust, offering ongoing problem-solving support and assisting with access to necessary community resources. This team collaborates as part of an interdisciplinary approach, helping residents to realize goals, overcome challenges, and enhance their overall quality of life. For individuals unable to live independently, Ridgecrest’s long-term care program provides comprehensive medical management and daily assistance in a supportive atmosphere, with the Restorative Team developing individualized plans for walking, strengthening, range of motion, and other exercises in close collaboration with the rehabilitation department.
Guided by a strong mission to help individuals live better lives, Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center is dedicated to providing quality care with respect and compassion. The center strives not only to deliver innovative and progressive healthcare but also to foster a comfortable, vibrant, and homelike environment where each person’s needs and goals are met with dignity. Whether for short-term rehabilitation or longer-term care, residents receive a full continuum of healthcare services supported by an experienced interdisciplinary team, consistently raising the bar for patient-centered, goal-focused health care.