High Desert Haven

Overview of High Desert Haven

High Desert Haven is a senior living community located in Ridgecrest, California. It offers assisted living and memory care services, focusing on providing a home-like environment with supportive staff. Residents enjoy three nutritious meals a day, housekeeping, laundry services, and transportation for local medical appointments.

(888) 927-9409 ed@highdeserthaven.com

154-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 23 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

RCFE Number157209068

High Desert Haven is administrated by Kavanaugh, Brittany.

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, Financial Services, Testimonial, Download Brochure

Food DescriptionThree nutritious meals a day plus snacks.

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. California state average

Overall vs. California average

Inspections & Visits Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.

Metric	This Facility	California Average	vs. California Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	20	16	This facility has 25% more total visits than a typical California facility (20 vs. California avg 16).↑ 25% worse
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.	10	13	This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (10 vs. California avg 13).↓ 23% better
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	10	7	This facility has 43% more other visits than a typical California facility (10 vs. California avg 7).↑ 43% worse

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority

General California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual

Asset Limits Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

Benefits

Utility payments (avg. $500-$1,000/year) Weatherization (e.g., insulation, avg. $1,000-$3,000 savings)

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Is High Desert Haven in a walkable area?

High Desert Haven has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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.

Are there photos of High Desert Haven?

Yes — there are 17 photos of High Desert Haven in the photo gallery on this page.

Is High Desert Haven Medicare or Medicaid certified?

High Desert Haven is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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