Ridgecrest Regional Hospital in Ridgecrest, CA
Also known as Ridgecrest Regional Hospital - Bl
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About Ridgecrest Regional Hospital
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital in Ridgecrest, Kern County, California. It reports its ownership to Medicare as nonprofit (private). It provides emergency services. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center. It does not currently have a CMS Overall Star Rating, which usually means it reports too few measures to be rated. It has 72 licensed beds, according to state license data via HIFLD.
Quality ratings
How this hospital compares with the national rate on each measure group:
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information. How star ratings work.
Emergency room times
Lower times are better. Reporting period ending September 2025. Source: CMS Timely and Effective Care. What these numbers mean.
Map
35.64040, -117.66994
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ridgecrest Regional Hospital located?
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is at 1081 North China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555 in Kern County.
Does Ridgecrest Regional Hospital have an emergency room?
Yes. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital reports emergency services to Medicare, and patients spent a median of 195 minutes in its emergency department before leaving. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
What is the CMS star rating of Ridgecrest Regional Hospital?
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital does not have a current CMS Overall Star Rating. CMS only rates hospitals that report enough measures; critical access, psychiatric, VA and many small hospitals are often unrated, which says nothing about their quality.
Is Ridgecrest Regional Hospital a trauma center?
Yes. It is listed as a Level IV trauma center in the HIFLD hospitals data, which is compiled from state trauma registries (source date March 2024). Trauma designations are renewed periodically, so confirm with the California EMS or trauma program. In an emergency, call 911: paramedics take seriously injured patients to the right trauma center.
What is the phone number of Ridgecrest Regional Hospital?
The main phone number on record with Medicare is (760) 446-3551.
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