High Desert Haven
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Ridgecrest, CA
High Desert Haven
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Residential Care · Ridgecrest, CA
High Desert Haven is a highly regarded residential care community in Ridgecrest, CA, that offers assisted living and memory care. Promoting a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable and safe. Three nutritious meals daily, 24-hour care, and household services are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also creates personalized care plans to meet residents’ unique needs and help them thrive in retirement.
A variety of games, exciting events, and light exercises provide residents with more opportunities to interact with peers and gain meaningful experiences. A beauty shop, a warm dining room, and spacious communal spaces ensure residents’ holistic wellness. Residents experience a worry-free retirement, especially with the community’s peaceful setting in Ridgecrest’s residential neighborhood. This residential care community is a good choice for senior living in California, as it has high-quality services dedicated to older adults’ well-being.
154-bed community Rank #327 / 1648Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 327th out of 1648 homes in California for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
1 year in operation Rank #1394 / 1494Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1394th out of 1494 homes in California for Years In Operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #1793 / 2087Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1793rd out of 2087 homes in California for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceMay 6, 2025
CountyKern
License Number157209516
RCFE Number157209068
High Desert Haven is legally operated by High Desert Haven, LLC, and administered by Brittany Kavanaugh.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Three Nutritious Meals A Day
Around The Clock Assistance
Help With Medication And Diet
Transportation For Local Medical Services
Bathing And Dressing Assistance
House Cleaning
Laundry Service
Exercise Classes
Arts And Crafts
Special Events
Specific ProgramsFood Service, Admission Policies
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
21 citations
24 total visits
12 complaint visits
1 official inspection
8 complaint investigations
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
15 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Rank #1217 / 1399 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1217th out of 1399 homes in California for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1399 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. 15 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average
6 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (110% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (233% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above)
• Citations per year (110% above)
• Total visits (50% above)
• Other visits (57% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Complaint visits (8% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (20% below)
• Total citations (110% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (233% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above)
• Citations per year (110% above)
• Total visits (50% above)
• Other visits (57% above) 4 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Complaint visits (8% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
• Complaint investigations (20% below)
Latest Inspection
May 13, 2026
Citations
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 21 | 10 | This facility has 110% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 110% worse |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 10 | 3 | This facility has 233% more serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 3).↑ 233% worse Rank #1054 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1054th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 11 | 4 | This facility has 175% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 175% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2025.
| 21 | 10 | This facility has 110% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 110% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 3.3 | This facility has 73% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.9 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 73% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (24 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 12 | 13 | This facility has 8% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (12 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 8% better Rank #918 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 918th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 11 | 7 | This facility has 57% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (11 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 57% worse |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 8 | 10 | This facility has 20% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 20% better |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Places of interest near High Desert Haven
1.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Ridgecrest's city center to High Desert Haven's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.
| High Desert Haven | AL MC RESC | Ridgecrest | 154
Facility
154
CA AVG
104
Rank
#327 / 1648 | No |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1793 / 2087 | 66
Facility
66
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1217 / 1399 | 1 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#918 / 1388 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1054 / 1160 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1394 / 1494 | - | High Desert Haven, LLC | Private Rooms |
| Hoffmann Hospice | AL HOS PC RC | Bakersfield | - | No |
25
Facility
25
CA AVG
57
Rank
#1779 / 2087 | - | - | - | - | 29
Facility
29
CA AVG
13
Rank
#144 / 1494 | A+ | - | Private Suite |
Financial Assistance for
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High Desert Haven is located in Ridgecrest, California.
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Frequently Asked Questions about High Desert Haven
Is High Desert Haven in a walkable area?
High Desert Haven has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the occupancy rate at High Desert Haven?
High Desert Haven's occupancy is 0.0%.
Are pets allowed at High Desert Haven?
No, High Desert Haven has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for High Desert Haven?
The team at High Desert Haven can be reached at ed@highdeserthaven.com.
Who is the administrator of High Desert Haven?
Brittany Kavanaugh is the administrator of High Desert Haven.
How many beds does High Desert Haven have?
High Desert Haven has 154 beds.
Has High Desert Haven had any citations?
High Desert Haven has had 21 reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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