Ridgecrest Post Acute
Phoenix, AZ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 035125) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (602) 482-6671 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgecrest Post Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS reports Ridgecrest Post Acute provides about 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.19 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.8% and a staffing star rating of 2.
Ridgecrest Post Acute has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data, and CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Ridgecrest Post Acute is a 200-certified-bed nursing home in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, with an average of 171.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been federally certified since February 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ridgecrest Post Acute holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 4 stars; quality measures, 5 stars; and staffing, 2 stars.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.03, with registered nurse hours per resident per day of about 0.19. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials are on record.
Ridgecrest Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and inspection 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 Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Arizona state average of 3.32 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ridgecrest Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 4.03, RN hours of about 0.19, and a nursing turnover rate of 58.8%, resulting in a staffing star rating of 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ridgecrest Post Acute has 200 certified beds and an average daily census of 171.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 28, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall star score; this facility scores 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6024826671 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035125?state=AZ).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 6024826671 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/035125?state=AZ.
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.