About Us
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (RRH) has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ recognized organization in 2023 and 2025 - Read Article. Established for over 60 years, RRH is a non-profit, DNV-accredited, full-service hospital and integrated healthcare system serving our region across a 38-acre campus. RRH includes a 25-bed acute care hospital, a 125-bed skilled nursing facility, and a comprehensive network of services supported by more than 860 employees.
Our organization operates five primary care clinics and other multi-specialty clinics, an ambulatory surgery center, ambulance services, and full-service imaging and laboratory capabilities—allowing RRH to deliver coordinated, high-quality care across the continuum. Services that can be found on our Treatment & Care page.
Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 38,000 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. This critical access hospital is close to Mammoth Ski Area, Mount Whitney, Sequoia National Forest and Death Valley. Learn more About Ridgecrest and the Outdoor Activities around it.
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.
