Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Skilled Nursing Home
561 E. Ridgecrest Rd., Forney, TX 75126
Stop by and Say Hello! Whether you're interested in a short-term rehabilitation stay or long-term care, we're happy to work with you to accommodate your healthcare needs. We also offer respite care for caregivers who need to leave their loved one for a weekend or a week.
Operated by Nexion Health, which runs 46 communities in our directory.
With 232 beds, Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Kaufman County average about 88 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 78% of its licensed beds. That is above the Kaufman County average of roughly 58%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Kaufman County average about 2.1 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2025 and recorded 19 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.6 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Kaufman County average about 3.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 38%.
The community is located in Kaufman County, TX.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 31 problems at Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 17 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit organization
- Beds / units 232
- Typical costs $145.00-$225.00
- Occupancy 78%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.2
- Annual staff turnover 38%
- Last health inspection July 2025
Resident & family reviews
Ridgecrest Healthcare and Rehabilitation makes a difficult time in our lives, much more pleasant. The facility is beautiful and the nursing staff is the best. The care provided and attention to detail is wonderful. The staff are very well trained and caring. If you are looking into a place for rehabilitation or long-term living, be sure to check this place out. Thank you Ridgecrest!
by Verified visitor, Jan 2012