SNF
RIDGECREST REGIONAL TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILI
CCN: 555877 · RIDGECREST, CA 93555 · Kern County
Hospital-based
Overview
- Address
- 1081 NORTH CHINA LAKE BOULEVARD, RIDGECREST, CA 93555
- Phone
- 7604463551
- Certified beds
- 124
- Avg daily residents
- 74 (59% of beds filled)
- Ownership
- Non-profit corporation
- Provider type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare/Medicaid since
- 2012-09-11
- Setting
- Urban
2 /5
★★★★★
CMS Overall Rating
CMS 5-Star Ratings
CMS rates every Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing home on four domains. The Overall rating is driven primarily by Health Inspection results, then adjusted up or down by Staffing and Quality Measures.
Staffing & Workforce
Direct-care staffing is the strongest operational driver of quality in nursing homes. Values are hours per resident per day, derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions. "Case-mix" adjusts for resident acuity; "Adjusted" is the CMS rating-input value.
| Role | Reported | Case-mix expected | Adjusted | Federal floor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse All nursing staff combined: RN + LPN + Aide | 4.51 | 3.40 | 5.12 | ≥ 3.48 | |
| Registered Nurse (RN) Licensed RN hours. Strongest driver of clinical outcomes. | 0.38 | 0.59 | 0.43 | ≥ 0.55 | Below floor |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) LPN/LVN hours. Often handles medication administration. | 1.26 | 0.75 | 1.43 | — | |
| Nurse aide CNA hours. Bulk of direct resident care — bathing, feeding, mobility. | 2.87 | 2.05 | 3.26 | — | |
| Licensed (RN + LPN) Combined licensed nurse coverage. | 1.63 | — | — | — | |
| Physical therapist Rehabilitation therapist hours — important for post-acute / rehab admissions. | 0.00 | — | — | — |
Federal minimums (phasing in under the CMS 2024 minimum staffing rule) shown for reference. RN: 0.55 hrs/resident/day. Total nurse: 3.48 hrs/resident/day.
Weekend staffing
Total nurse (weekend)
3.68
hrs / resident / day
RN (weekend)
0.32
hrs / resident / day
Total nurse (adjusted, weekend)
4.18
hrs / resident / day
Weekend under-staffing is a common quality-of-care concern — adverse events are more frequent when licensed coverage drops.
Staff turnover
Total nursing staff turnover
52.0%
annual
RN turnover
63.6%
annual
Administrators departed
New facility — insufficient data.
Resident acuity
Nursing Case-Mix Index
1.20
higher acuity than avg
Case-Mix Index Ratio
0.87
facility / state ratio
Health Inspections
CMS weights three inspection cycles to compute the Health Inspection rating: the most recent (50%), the second most recent (33%), and the oldest (17%). Each standard-survey deficiency is assigned a score based on scope and severity; complaint-survey findings and revisit scores are added to produce the cycle total.
| Cycle | Date | Total defs. | Standard | Complaint | Deficiency score | Revisits | Total score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | 2025-03-06 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 112 | 1 | 112 |
| Cycle 2/3 (prior) | 2024-03-14 | 21 | 5 | 16 | 116 | 1 | 116 |
Total weighted health score
113.0
lower is better
Deficiencies (49)
Individual survey findings. Scope/severity uses the CMS A–L matrix: letters further down the alphabet indicate greater harm and wider scope, up through J–L (immediate jeopardy).
48 D/E/F Actual harm — potential for minor
1 G/H/I Actual harm
| Tag | Description | Scope/Severity | Survey date | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | E | 2025-03-06 | 2025-04-14 |
| 0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | 2025-01-29 | 2025-02-11 |
| 0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-19 |
| 0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | 2024-12-18 | 2024-12-19 |
| 0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | 2024-10-15 | 2024-11-22 |
| 0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | 2024-10-15 | 2024-11-22 |
| 0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | D | 2024-05-14 | 2024-06-14 |
| 0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | 2024-05-14 | 2024-06-14 |
| 0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | 2024-05-14 | 2024-06-14 |
| 0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | 2024-05-01 | 2024-05-28 |
| 0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | 2024-04-29 | 2024-05-29 |
| 0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | 2024-04-08 | 2024-07-21 |
| 0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-05 |
| 0620 | Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. | E | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-05 |
| 0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-05 |
| 0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-05 |
| 0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | 2024-03-14 | 2024-04-05 |
| 0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | 2023-11-17 | 2023-12-11 |
| 0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | 2023-11-17 | 2023-12-11 |
| 0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | 2023-10-09 | 2023-10-30 |
| 0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | 2023-10-09 | 2023-10-30 |
| 0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | 2023-10-09 | 2023-10-30 |
| 0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0840 | Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service. | E | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
| 0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | 2022-07-14 | 2022-08-15 |
Penalties (2)
Fines issued
1
last 3 years
Total fines
$42,640
Payment denials
1
| Date | Type | Fine amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-14 | Fine | $42,640 |
| 2024-03-14 | Payment Denial | — |
Source: CMS Nursing Home Penalties.
Ownership & Corporate Structure
Owner / manager individuals (14)
| Name | Role | Association |
|---|---|---|
| LOCK, KIMBERLY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | since 12/02/2015 |
| SUVER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | since 02/17/2009 |
| ABU-ISSA, SHROOQ | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2021 |
| COSNER, LAWRENCE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2023 |
| ELLIS, CHRISTOPHER | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2021 |
| HANNON, MARGARET | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2017 |
| HASLAM, GEORGE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2016 |
| HOPPUS, MARTHA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2022 |
| LYONS, DANA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2018 |
| READ, ANITA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2017 |
| RIZZARDINI, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2019 |
| SORBO, PAIGE | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2017 |
| THARP, JUDITH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | since 05/01/2022 |
| SUVER, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | since 02/17/2009 |
Source: CMS Nursing Home Ownership. Percent ownership is rarely disclosed — CMS only requires it for specific roles.
Facility Features
- CCRC
- No
- Hospital-based
- Yes
- Resident / family council
- Resident
- Sprinkler systems
- Yes
- Abuse citation flag
- No
Methodology & sources
- Nursing Home Provider Info (
nh-provider-info), vintage 2026, downloaded 2026-04-14 , 14,703 rows. - Nursing Home Penalties (
nh-penalties), vintage 2026, downloaded 2026-04-14 , 16,915 rows. - Nursing Home Health Deficiencies (
nh-deficiencies), vintage 2026, downloaded 2026-04-14 , 418,972 rows. - Nursing Home Ownership (
nh-ownership), vintage 2026, downloaded 2026-04-14 , 160,393 rows.
All Data
Every labeled field shipped for this facility by CMS. No national median or percentile context is available for SNFs in the current release.
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| Source | Metric | Value | Raw key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provider Information | Abuse Icon | N | Abuse Icon |
| Provider Information | Adjusted LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.42709 | Adjusted LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Adjusted Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.26212 | Adjusted Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.42829 | Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 5.11751 | Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Adjusted Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 4.18089 | Adjusted Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Administrator turnover footnote | 26 | Administrator turnover footnote |
| Provider Information | Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes | Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas |
| Provider Information | Average Number of Residents per Day | 73.7 | Average Number of Residents per Day |
| Provider Information | Average Number of Residents per Day Footnote | — | Average Number of Residents per Day Footnote |
| Provider Information | Case-Mix LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.75460 | Case-Mix LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Case-Mix Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.05082 | Case-Mix Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Case-Mix RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.59479 | Case-Mix RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Case-Mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.40020 | Case-Mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Case-Mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.99692 | Case-Mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | — | Chain Average Health Inspection Rating |
| Provider Information | Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | — | Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating |
| Provider Information | Chain Average QM Rating | — | Chain Average QM Rating |
| Provider Information | Chain Average Staffing Rating | — | Chain Average Staffing Rating |
| Provider Information | Chain ID | — | Chain ID |
| Provider Information | Chain Name | — | Chain Name |
| Provider Information | City/Town | RIDGECREST | City/Town |
| Provider Information | CMS Certification Number (CCN) | 555877 | CMS Certification Number (CCN) |
| Provider Information | Continuing Care Retirement Community | N | Continuing Care Retirement Community |
| Provider Information | County/Parish | Kern | County/Parish |
| Provider Information | Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services | 2012-09-11 | Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services |
| Provider Information | Geocoding Footnote | — | Geocoding Footnote |
| Provider Information | Health Inspection Rating | 2 | Health Inspection Rating |
| Provider Information | Health Inspection Rating Footnote | — | Health Inspection Rating Footnote |
| Provider Information | Latitude | 35.6404 | Latitude |
| Provider Information | Legal Business Name | RIDGECREST REGIONAL HOSPITAL | Legal Business Name |
| Provider Information | Location | 1081 NORTH CHINA LAKE BOULEVARD,RIDGECREST,CA,93555 | Location |
| Provider Information | Long-Stay QM Rating | 1 | Long-Stay QM Rating |
| Provider Information | Long-Stay QM Rating Footnote | — | Long-Stay QM Rating Footnote |
| Provider Information | Longitude | -117.67 | Longitude |
| Provider Information | Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | N | Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago |
| Provider Information | Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | — | Number of administrators who have left the nursing home |
| Provider Information | Number of Certified Beds | 124 | Number of Certified Beds |
| Provider Information | Number of Citations from Infection Control Inspections | — | Number of Citations from Infection Control Inspections |
| Provider Information | Number of Facilities in Chain | — | Number of Facilities in Chain |
| Provider Information | Number of Fines | 1 | Number of Fines |
| Provider Information | Number of Payment Denials | 1 | Number of Payment Denials |
| Provider Information | Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.20454 | Nursing Case-Mix Index |
| Provider Information | Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.87434 | Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio |
| Provider Information | Overall Rating | 2 | Overall Rating |
| Provider Information | Overall Rating Footnote | — | Overall Rating Footnote |
| Provider Information | Ownership Type | Non profit - Corporation | Ownership Type |
| Provider Information | Physical Therapist Staffing Footnote | — | Physical Therapist Staffing Footnote |
| Provider Information | Processing Date | 2026-03-01 | Processing Date |
| Provider Information | Provider Address | 1081 NORTH CHINA LAKE BOULEVARD | Provider Address |
| Provider Information | Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N | Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months |
| Provider Information | Provider Name | RIDGECREST REGIONAL TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILI | Provider Name |
| Provider Information | Provider Resides in Hospital | Y | Provider Resides in Hospital |
| Provider Information | Provider SSA County Code | 140 | Provider SSA County Code |
| Provider Information | Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid | Provider Type |
| Provider Information | QM Rating | 2 | QM Rating |
| Provider Information | QM Rating Footnote | — | QM Rating Footnote |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 112 | Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 1 Health Revisit Score | 0 | Rating Cycle 1 Health Revisit Score |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 | Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 1 Number of Health Revisits | 1 | Rating Cycle 1 Number of Health Revisits |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 16 | Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2025-03-06 | Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 112 | Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 16 | Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 2 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 5 | Rating Cycle 2 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 2 Standard Health Survey Date | 2024-03-14 | Rating Cycle 2 Standard Health Survey Date |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 116 | Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Revisit Score | 0 | Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Revisit Score |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 16 | Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Health Revisits | 1 | Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Health Revisits |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 116 | Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score |
| Provider Information | Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 21 | Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies |
| Provider Information | Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.32468 | Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend |
| Provider Information | Registered Nurse turnover | 63.6 | Registered Nurse turnover |
| Provider Information | Registered Nurse turnover footnote | — | Registered Nurse turnover footnote |
| Provider Information | Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.63398 | Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.25680 | Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 2.87285 | Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident Per Day | 0.00000 | Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident Per Day |
| Provider Information | Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.37718 | Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Reported Staffing Footnote | — | Reported Staffing Footnote |
| Provider Information | Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 4.50683 | Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day |
| Provider Information | Short-Stay QM Rating | 2 | Short-Stay QM Rating |
| Provider Information | Short-Stay QM Rating Footnote | — | Short-Stay QM Rating Footnote |
| Provider Information | Special Focus Status | — | Special Focus Status |
| Provider Information | Staffing Rating | 3 | Staffing Rating |
| Provider Information | Staffing Rating Footnote | — | Staffing Rating Footnote |
| Provider Information | State | CA | State |
| Provider Information | Telephone Number | 7604463551 | Telephone Number |
| Provider Information | Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 42640.00 | Total Amount of Fines in Dollars |
| Provider Information | Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.68199 | Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend |
| Provider Information | Total Number of Penalties | 2 | Total Number of Penalties |
| Provider Information | Total nursing staff turnover | 52.0 | Total nursing staff turnover |
| Provider Information | Total nursing staff turnover footnote | — | Total nursing staff turnover footnote |
| Provider Information | Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 113.000 | Total Weighted Health Survey Score |
| Provider Information | Urban | Y | Urban |
| Provider Information | With a Resident and Family Council | Resident | With a Resident and Family Council |
| Provider Information | ZIP Code | 93555 | ZIP Code |