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High Desert Haven

1240 College Heights Boulevard, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Assisted LivingMemory Care
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About High Desert Haven

High Desert Haven is a assisted living community located in Ridgecrest, CA. Contact us to learn more about our services and availability.

License #

157209516

Status

Licensed

Licensed Capacity

154 beds

Licensed Since

May 2025

AI Summary

High Desert Haven has accumulated significant compliance concerns during its brief 1.1-year operating history, with 12 Type A citations (serious violations affecting resident safety or care) and 15 Type B citations (administrative or non-serious findings) across just one routine inspection and 14 complaint investigations. The volume of complaint investigations far exceeds typical patterns for a facility of any size, suggesting ongoing operational challenges that have prompted multiple state reviews of alleged violations. State investigators substantiated 12 allegations against the facility, representing roughly one-third of all investigated complaints, which indicates a concerning pattern where many reported issues were verified as actual violations. Given that this 154-bed community has been licensed for barely over a year, families should ask the facility's management directly about the specific nature of the substantiated allegations, what corrective actions have been implemented and verified by the state, and how they plan to address the operational issues that led to this high volume of complaints. The facility's track record raises questions about its ability to consistently meet state standards for resident care plans and life safety requirements during this critical early operating period.

Inspections
Total inspections1
Most recentMay 2026
Type A citations (serious)12
Type B citations (non-serious)15
Complaints
Investigations completed14
Allegations substantiated12
Type A citations (serious)12
Type B citations (non-serious)15
DateTypeReport
May 13, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
May 13, 2026Complaint InvestigationPDF
May 13, 2026Complaint InvestigationPDF
May 12, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
Apr 29, 2026Complaint InvestigationPDF
Mar 21, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
Jan 27, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
Jan 27, 2026Facility EvaluationPDF
Jan 27, 2026Complaint InvestigationPDF
Jan 27, 2026Complaint InvestigationPDF
Dec 10, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Dec 10, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Nov 18, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Oct 15, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Sep 4, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Sep 3, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Sep 3, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Aug 6, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Aug 6, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Jul 16, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Jul 16, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
Jun 24, 2025Complaint InvestigationPDF
Apr 22, 2025Facility EvaluationPDF
View full record on CDSS website

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Private Rooms$5,300/mo
Studios$5,500/mo
1-Bedroom$6,700/mo

Activities & Events

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Online Reputation

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Care Services

Medication management
Bathing & dressing assistance
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
Mobility assistance
Non-ambulatory care
Wheelchair accessible
Incontinence care
Diabetes / insulin management

What This Community Offers

Furnished units
Emergency call system
Housekeeping Included
Private bathroom
Cable TV
Kitchenette
Air conditioning
Wi-Fi / Internet
Fitness center / Gym
Spa services
Game room / Billiards
Movie theater / Media room
Activity room
Art studio / Craft room
Library / Reading room
Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Walking paths
Garden / Courtyard
Outdoor common space
Dining room
Accommodates special diets
Professional chef
Restaurant-style dining
All-day / Anytime dining
Scheduled transportation
Family support services
Move-in coordination
Concierge services

Meet the Team

Languages Spoken

English

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