Your Next Step Home.
A short-term recovery unit at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital — comfortable, close to home, and built to get you back on your feet.
About TCRU
Short-term care, built to get you home.
TCRU is the bridge between the hospital and home. After a surgery, procedure, or hospital stay, you may not be quite ready for home — but you don't need to stay in acute care either. TCRU gives you a comfortable space to recover at your own pace, with your care team coming to you and your family welcome all day.
TCRU is not a nursing home or long-term care. We serve adults of all ages — whether you're 30 or 70 — who just need a bit more support before heading home.
How to qualify
To be admitted, you must meet at least one of these:
- A qualifying hospital stay within the last 30 days, or
- A current stay in a skilled nursing unit (SNF)
You can come to us from another hospital, a doctor's referral, a SNF transfer, or on your own — you don't need a doctor to start the process.
Just call us. We'll help you figure out the right option — even if that's somewhere else. For patients who need long-term or permanent placement, Bella Sera may be a better fit.
What We Offer
Care that comes to you.
Short-Term Care
Recovery and rehabilitation for adults of all ages — whether you're 30 or 70. Built for shorter stays, so you can get back home when you're ready.
Post-Surgery Recovery
Recovering from knee, hip, shoulder, wrist, cardiac, or other surgeries. Your surgery doesn't need to have been performed at RRH.
Wound Care
Complex or ongoing wound care delivered by specialists — right in the unit, no travel needed.
IV Antibiotic Therapy
Extended IV antibiotic courses for patients who no longer need full hospital-level care but aren't ready to go home.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy sessions delivered in the unit. No scheduling rides or traveling across town.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy to help you regain the skills you need to live independently — all on-site.
Our social services team can help with insurance questions, Medi-Cal applications, and pre-authorization. We'll handle the paperwork so you can focus on getting better.
If your family member is on home hospice and you need a short break, we may be able to help. Call us to talk through options.
How to Get Started
Getting care is easy. Here's how it works.
Reach out
Call us at 760-446-3591 or fill out our short online contact form. Tell us a little about your situation and what kind of care you need.
We review your request
Our team will look over your information — including a quick insurance check — and get back to you within 24 hours.
We'll let you know next steps
We'll call or message you to let you know if TCRU is a good fit and what comes next. If you'd like to see the unit before deciding, we're happy to schedule a tour.
Most TCRU stays are covered by insurance. Our social services and case management team can help with insurance questions, Medi-Cal applications, and pre-authorization. You just focus on getting better.
Recovery starts here.
You don't have to leave Ridgecrest to get great transitional care. TCRU is right here at RRH — and we're ready to help you get home.
Contact & Location
TCRU
Phone: (760) 446-3591
Location: B- Main Hospital, Entrance B1 on RRH.org/map
Address: 1081 N. China Lake Blvd., Ridgecrest, CA 93555
Visiting Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Daily)
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