Located in the northeastern region of Kern County, Ridgecrest sits in the Indian Wells Valley, where prospective assisted living residents have 1 facilities to choose from. As of 2024, the monthly cost of residential care in this region is nearly $4,595, offering savings over California’s median of $6,250.
This guide provides an up-close look at the quality of local assisted living facilities through 6 reviews consumer reviews. Altogether, these facilities earn an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars out of five stars.
1240 COLLEGE HEIGHTS BLVD., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
4.5
(6 reviews)
"I did a tour of High Desert Haven. It was wonderful, they were very responsive. They let us come up several times to take a look around. The place is very clean and very homey. It was a great place. I only dealt with the director. I really didn't see..."
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Assisted Living
Alicia
5.0
Review of High Desert Haven
I did a tour of High Desert Haven. It was wonderful, they were very responsive. They let us come up several times to take a look around. The place is very clean and very homey. It was a great...
Assisted Living
Karen
5.0
Review of High Desert Haven
High Desert Haven was beautiful, looked really nice and clean, and the level of care was more in line with what we need for my grandmother. She could be either in the facility closest to the...
Assisted Living
Reviewer
4.0
Review of High Desert Haven
My mother-in-law is extremely happy at High Desert Haven. It's a very clean facility. It's a newly built wing. The caregivers are very nice and she's very happy with them. Since it's a memory care...
Based on the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Ridgecrest pay around $4,595 per month for assisted living. This rate trends lower than the respective state and national medians of $6,250 and $5,350, falling below rates in many nearby cities. Local rates compare favorably to fees in San Luis Obispo, where facilities charge approximately $9,410. However, costs in Madera trend lower at about $2,925.
Ridgecrest
$4,595
California
$6,250
United States
$5,350
Visalia
$5,089
Fresno
$6,750
Madera
$2,925
San Luis Obispo
$9,410
Seniors in Ridgecrest pay $3,750 per month for assisted living, making it one of the cheapest cities in California to obtain care.
The Assisted Living Waiver is available to assisted living residents in the state of California, helping to pay their monthly costs. The Optional State Supplement program of the Social Security Administration is also available to California residents who receive SSI benefits and who live in a residential care facility.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in California page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.
Assisted living ranks as the most cost-effective senior care solution in the Ridgecrest region, with residential facilities setting monthly fees near $4,595. Seniors pay around $2,460 more for private home health care, and nursing homes charge approximately $9,095 for medical care and monitoring in shared rooms.
Home Health Care
$7,055
Assisted Living Facility
$4,595
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,095
Note: Since data for Ridgecrest is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Bakersfield, instead.
Finding the best long-term care solutions in Ridgecrest can be a challenge, but support from trained professionals can help seniors find affordable options that fit their needs and lifestyles. This table provides details and contact information for local programs and agencies that offer free and low-cost assistance and services to seniors.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgecrest Senior Center | (760) 375-5438 | The Ridgecrest Senior Center is a nonprofit organization open to older adults in the area. The center is open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and it hosts activities such as holiday events, games and crafts. The center also serves daily congregate meals for small suggested donations. |
| Aging and Adult Services Department | (661) 868-1000 | Kern County’s Aging and Adult Services Department administers a variety of social programs for seniors in the Ridgecrest region, including the Healthy Living Program, health insurance options counseling and referral services to connect seniors with community-based services. |
| Kern County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (661) 323-7884 | The Kern County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program represents the interests of more than 4,000 county assisted living residents. Seniors can talk to the ombudsman for help with researching local long-term care facilities and comparing ways to pay for monthly services. The ombudsman can help assisted living residents understand their rights, obtain the services in their care plans and file reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation. |
| Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance | (661) 325-5943 | Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance serves qualifying residents in Ridgecrest through free and low-cost civil legal services. It operates the Kern Health Consumer Center, which provides free help with navigating public benefits, including those that may help cover assisted living services. The center can also help seniors address issues such as denied health insurance claims or overpayment of public benefits. |
| Kern County Aging and Disability Resource Connection | (800) 510-2020 | The Kern County Aging and Disability Resource Connection has a comprehensive online resource directory where older adults can find legal services, assisted living facilities, support groups and respite services. |
Ridgecrest Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.
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