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Ridgecrest Community Care Center

West Monroe, LA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 195528) · 112 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 2.52★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (318) 387-2577 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Ridgecrest Community Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are both also 4 stars.

Ridgecrest Community Care Center reports 4.32 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.

Ridgecrest Community Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it has not been placed in the Special Focus program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Ridgecrest Community … Ridgecrest Community …: 4★ 4★ LA average LA average: 2.52★ 2.52★ Commcare Corporati chain avg Commcare Corporati chain avg: 3.7★ 3.7★

About this facility

Ridgecrest Community Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in West Monroe, Ouachita County, Louisiana, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 2001. The facility has 112 certified beds and an average daily census of 102.1 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare data, Ridgecrest holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52. Its component ratings are also strong: a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.

Nurse staffing totals 4.31738 hours per resident per day, including 0.54035 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.7%.

On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record, with a total fine amount of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. No abuse icon is indicated, and no Special Focus status has been assigned by CMS for this facility.

Ridgecrest is part of the Commcare Corporation chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7 across the chain. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.

This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Ridgecrest has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana state average of 2.52.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, Ridgecrest is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 4.31738 hours per resident per day, including 0.54035 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing turnover of 38.7%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS reports zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No abuse icon is indicated and no Special Focus status has been assigned to this facility by CMS.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Ridgecrest has 112 certified beds and an average daily census of 102.1 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Commcare Corporation chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.7.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 2001.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ridgecrest scores 4 stars in each of these categories.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

This data does not specify service lines such as rehabilitation programs; contact the facility at 3183872577 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3183872577 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/195528?state=LA.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.