Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Forney, TX · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 676275) · 116 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (972) 552-2420 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Ridgecrest reports total nurse staffing of about 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.
Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Ridgecrest Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit, corporately owned nursing home in Forney, Kaufman County, Texas, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 2011. It maintains 116 certified beds with an average of 91 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ridgecrest holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures (QM) 4 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 4.19 per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines (no federal fines on record) and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided for Ridgecrest.
Ridgecrest is part of the Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars — notably lower than Ridgecrest's own 3-star rating. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, 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 3 stars, above the Texas state average of 2.65 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Ridgecrest is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.19 hours per resident per day, with 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 38.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility status for Ridgecrest.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ridgecrest has 116 certified beds with an average of 91 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Ridgecrest is a for-profit corporation and part of the Nexion Health chain, which operates 51 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Ridgecrest was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 24, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (3 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (4 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 9725522420 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; please contact the facility at 9725522420 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/676275?state=TX.
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.