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High Desert Haven

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1240 College Heights Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 9355582 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
3.3/5

based on 7 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While this facility has a long history of excellent care and high-quality amenities, recent changes in ownership have introduced significant risks. Families should be extremely cautious regarding communication reliability and staffing stability, and should specifically ask how the facility ensures residents can be reached by their families.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

7 reviews analyzed
While historically praised for its caring staff and high-quality amenities, recent reviews indicate a significant decline in service quality following a change in ownership in mid-2024. Families should be aware of recent reports regarding decreased communication, loss of experienced caregivers, and increased pricing.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff3.0Clean5.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory1.0Comms1.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Historically caring and professional staff
  • High-quality meal service
  • Engaging daily activities like Bingo and trivia

Concerns

  • Poor communication and difficulty reaching residents/staff following ownership change (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Loss of experienced caregivers and reduction in services

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(3)5.02019(1)1.02021(1)5.02023(2)1.02024(1)1.02025(1)

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How They Respond to Reviews

14%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the quality of the meals here; could you tell us more about how the dining menu is planned and how residents can participate in mealtime?
  • 2With the recent changes in ownership, what new steps are being taken to ensure families can easily reach staff and stay updated on their loved one's well-being?
  • 3We'd love to hear more about the daily schedule—what kind of engaging activities, like trivia or social games, are currently available for residents?
  • 4Since we are looking for a stable environment, how has the facility worked to retain experienced caregivers and maintain the high standard of care residents expect?
  • 5Could you walk us through the specific protocols in place for handling medical emergencies or urgent health needs after hours?
  • 6How does the facility approach specialized care and support for residents who may be experiencing cognitive decline or memory challenges?

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Key Review Excerpts

High Desert Haven took excellent care of my dad during the last two years of his life. Great facility and atmosphere and a loving and caring staff. Like family!

Long-term resident's family · 2023★★★★★

Since the new owners took over in July 2024, I have been unable to easily reach my mother. First the facility changed the telephone number to the Memory care unit with no notice to me. Then they disconnected the replacement number with no notice to me.

Memory care family member · 2024☆☆☆☆

The food is of excellent quality and quantity. Residents' birthdays are recognized. The whole facility it clean and in excellent condition.

Resident's family · 2019★★★★★
Source: 7 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CA Community Care Licensing Division

28total
20 Type A— immediate health risk
46 Type B— non-compliance
Clean record— no deficiencies found
Mar 26, 2025Complaint
Clean

The investigation found multiple substantiated allegations regarding resident safety and care. Specifically, deficiencies were cited related to basic supervision, lack of appropriate care planning for falls, and failure to maintain resident dignity. Two of the three cited deficiencies are classified as Type A, indicating immediate health and safety risks.

Mar 26, 2025Other
Clean

The investigation found multiple substantiated allegations regarding resident safety and care. Specifically, deficiencies were cited related to basic supervision, lack of appropriate care planning for falls, and failure to maintain resident dignity. Two of the three cited deficiencies are classified as Type A, indicating immediate health and safety risks.

Mar 25, 2025Complaint
Clean

The investigation found multiple substantiated allegations, resulting in four Type A deficiencies. Key concerns include staff verbally abusing residents, inadequate medical oversight for skin conditions, and critical failures in emergency response, such as delayed call light responses. The facility must immediately address staffing levels, medical protocols, and staff conduct to ensure resident safety and rights.

Feb 19, 2025Complaint
Clean

The investigation was conducted following a complaint regarding staff safeguarding residents' confidential information. Two deficiencies were cited, both classified as Type A, indicating immediate health or personal rights risks. The primary violation involved staff disclosing a resident's medical condition to an outside visitor.

Feb 19, 2025Other
Clean

The investigation was conducted following a complaint regarding staff safeguarding residents' confidential information. Two deficiencies were cited, both classified as Type A, indicating immediate health or personal rights risks. The primary violation involved staff disclosing a resident's medical condition to an outside visitor.

Feb 4, 2025Other
Clean

The inspection was a Case Management visit following two incidents. The primary deficiencies relate to failure in timely and complete reporting of a skin rash outbreak. Specifically, the facility was cited for not submitting required reports within seven days and for failing to document the initial onset of the rash in the proper incident report format.

Dec 11, 2024Complaint
Clean

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Nov 20, 2024Other
Clean

The inspection was a Case Management visit conducted regarding an incident that occurred on 10/10/24. The primary deficiency found relates to financial exploitation, where staff used a resident's credit card information for unauthorized purchases. This finding constitutes an immediate risk to the resident's personal rights and safety.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Desert Bloom INC; High Desert Haven LLC

Administrator

MATHEW, ABRAHAM

Source: State licensing data

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