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 #325 / 1645Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 325th out of 1,645 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #1415 / 1505Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1415th out of 1,505 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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 #1796 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1796th out of 2,057 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Laundry
Fitness Center
Arts & Crafts
Three Nutritious Meals A Day
House Cleaning
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
These figures come from state-published inspection 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 #1227 / 1474 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1227th out of 1,474 homes we track in California for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1474 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. 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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (110% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (233% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
• Total citations (110% above)
• Serious citations (Type A) (233% above)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (175% above) 1 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (73% below)
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 #1287 / 1433 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1287th out of 1,433 homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1433 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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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 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 inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has had 50% more total inspections than the California average (24 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 50% more |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 12 | 13 | This facility has had 8% fewer complaint visits than the California average (12 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer Rank #919 / 1387 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 919th out of 1,387 homes we track in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1387 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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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 had 57% more other visits than the California average (11 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 57% more |
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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 had 75% fewer official inspections than the California average (1 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 75% fewer |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.
| 8 | 10 | This facility has had 20% fewer complaint investigations than the California average (8 vs. CA avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer |
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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Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
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Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| High Desert Haven | AL MC RESC | Ridgecrest | 154
Facility
154
CA AVG
103
Rank
#325 / 1,645 | No |
24
Facility
24
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,796 / 2,057 | 66
Facility
66
CA AVG
81
Rank
#1,227 / 1,474 | 24 | 12
Facility
12
CA AVG
13
Rank
#919 / 1,387 | 10
Facility
10
CA AVG
3
Rank
#1,287 / 1,433 | 1
Facility
1
CA AVG
13
Rank
#1,415 / 1,505 | - | High Desert Haven, LLC | Private Rooms |
| Hoffmann Hospice | AL HOS PC RC | Bakersfield | - | No |
25
Facility
25
CA AVG
59
Rank
#1,782 / 2,057 | - | - | - | - | 29
Facility
29
CA AVG
13
Rank
#143 / 1,505 | A+ | - | Private Suite |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
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.
How long has High Desert Haven been in business?
High Desert Haven has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.
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 since 2025 according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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