Ridgecrest Community Care Center – West Monroe, LA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Ridgecrest Community Care Center

1616 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 387-2577
112 beds
All West Monroe facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
81.14
Score /100
#3176
National Rank

#3176
of 14703 facilities
National
78.4% position
#11
of 266 in LA
State Rank
#1
of 10 in Ouachita
County Rank
#1
of 3 in West Monroe
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 71291
ZIP Rank






About Ridgecrest Community Care CenterRidgecrest Community Care Center is located at 1616 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA, reachable at (318) 387-2577. This Non profit – Corporation facility operates 112.0 certified beds and serves an average of 98 residents per day. It is part of the Commcare Corporation network (14 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2001-10-01. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Ridgecrest Community Care Center

Address

1616 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA 71291

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 112 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: COMMCARE CORPORATION

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 4 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
81.14
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#3176 of 14703 nationally – #11 of 266 in Louisiana

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Ridgecrest Community Care Center is a strong choice for families in the West Monroe, LA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightRidgecrest Community Care Center currently provides 4 hours 22 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 40.2% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 22 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 44 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 12 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 33 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours13 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 4 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $26,000. 24 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 29.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#3,176
of 14,703
National
Top 22%
#11
of 266
LA State
Top 5% in LA
#1
of 10
️ Ouachita County
Best in county
#1
of 3
️ West Monroe
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 71291
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Ridgecrest Community Care Center ranks 3176th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 81.1/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within LA, it ranks 11th out of 266 nursing homes. In West Monroe, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,914 nationally and RN hours rank #10,189 nationally (#21 in LA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank LA State Rank Note
2022 3.65 #6,698 / 14,703 #93 / 266 Above average
2023 3.87 #4,947 / 14,703 #63 / 266 Above average
2024 3.52 #8,065 / 14,703 #137 / 266 Below average
2025 3.87 #5,464 / 14,703 #83 / 266 Above average
2026 4.36 #2,914 / 14,703 #32 / 266 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank LA State Rank Note
2022 0.32 #12,161 / 14,703 #56 / 266 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 0.37 #10,795 / 14,703 #29 / 266 Below average
2024 0.31 #12,155 / 14,703 #45 / 266 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.39 #10,980 / 14,703 #28 / 266 Below average
2026 0.43 #10,189 / 14,703 #21 / 266 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Ridgecrest Community Care Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2001-10-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (318) 387-2577 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Ridgecrest Community Care Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 81.1/100, placing it #3176 of 14703 facilities nationally and #11 of 266 in Louisiana. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Ridgecrest Community Care Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 22 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 26 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 12 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 44 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 33 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 40.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 4 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $26,000. 24 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 29.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Ridgecrest Community Care Center ranks 3176th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 81.1/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within LA, it ranks 11th out of 266 nursing homes. In West Monroe, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,914 nationally and RN hours rank #10,189 nationally (#21 in LA). Our composite quality score of 81.1/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in West Monroe, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/louisiana/west-monroe/

Contact and Location

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Address

1616 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA 71291
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Legal Name

COMMCARE CORPORATION

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 112
Average Residents / Day 98 (88% occupancy)
Ownership Type Non profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Ouachita County, LA
City West Monroe, LA
ZIP Code 71291
Approved Since October 1, 2001
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 195528
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
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