Desert Ridge Transitional Care Center, LP

13300 11th Avenue · Victorville, CA · 92395 · 7602084970

For profit - Corporation

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 60
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / yearmedian 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (1 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected January 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555937 · certified since January 8, 2026. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.