Ridgecrest Regional Hospital | Joy in Medicine Recognized, 60 Years of Excellence

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (RRH) has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ recognized organization - Read Article. Established since 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, full-service Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, clinics, and other outpatient services that can be found on our Treatment & Care page.

Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 in the desert of central Southern California, far from the traffic and commotion of LA. Affordable and safe, It's been voted as the best place to live in Kern County by Niche. Home of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, it is near the Sierra Mountains and full of natural wonders, outdoor activities, and sunshine. Our hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. View outdoor activities.

RRH offers multi-specialty healthcare and has state-of-the-art facilities. The Emergency Department is a designated Level IV trauma center and is staffed with Emergency Medicine Board Certified physicians. RRH owns Liberty Ambulance which has multiple EMS rigs and a helicopter in the area. To join our team, visit our careers page or the doctor careers page.

Our Vision and Purpose
Our vision is to be the partner of choice for the healthcare needs of our community.
Our purpose is to care for our community’s health and the well-being of those who care for them.
Our unwavering commitment to care for our community’s health and the well-being of those who care for them sees us continuously honing our focus on a person-centric approach to healthcare. This means that every individual who steps through our doors – be they a patient, family member, or staff – is at the center of everything we do. From our comprehensive range of services to our ever-expanding campus, to our use of leading-edge technology, everything we do is geared towards providing the most exceptional quality, personalized care possible. Visit this page to learn more about our history and 60 years of service.

Our Values
Excellence: We continually strive to provide the highest quality services at the lowest possible cost, with the best utilization of our resources.
Integrity: We act honestly and ethically in all relationships. We value and respect the uniqueness and dignity of all individuals.
Diversity: We value and respect the uniqueness and dignity of all individuals.
Service: We responsibly anticipate the needs of our community and cooperatively work with our medical staff and community entities to provide a seamless continuum of care.
Compassion: We respond through a caring environment to the holistic needs of those we serve.

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