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Address
1081 NORTH CHINA LAKE BLVD
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websiterrh.org
Facilities & services
72
total beds
5
operating rooms
Critical access
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERShock / traumaICUCCUEmergency psychHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Pharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
3 hr 30 min of 1,619 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
3 hr 48 min of 52 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
10% of 18,715 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
33 min of 15 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Clinicians on staff
209
total clinicians
13
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 38
Internal medicine 21
Hematology / oncology 6
General surgery 5
Cardiology 5
Neurology 5
Orthopedic surgery 5
Interventional radiology 3
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Critical care 1
Interventional cardiology 1
Pulmonology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital?

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (760) 446-3551 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in California.

Is Ridgecrest Regional Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, call (760) 446-3551.

Where is Ridgecrest Regional Hospital located?

Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is located at 1081 North China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA, 93555. Phone: (760) 446-3551.