Ridgecrest Community Care Center
1616 Wellerman Road, West Monroe, LA 71291
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Ridgecrest Community Care Center Compares
Ridgecrest Community Care Center is a 112-bed nonprofit nursing facility in West Monroe, Louisiana. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Louisiana average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Louisiana average of 3.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 112 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Monroe, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Louisiana average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.8% — better than the Louisiana average of 22.8% (31% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Louisiana average of 3.5% (55% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Louisiana average of 5.9%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.9% — worse than the Louisiana average of 27.8%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Louisiana averages across 266 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Ridgecrest Community Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Ridgecrest Community Care Center with other nursing homes in West Monroe.
What keeps Ridgecrest Community Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Ridgecrest Community Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.8% here versus 22.8% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Ridgecrest Community Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.5% across Louisiana. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Ridgecrest Community Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 112 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Ridgecrest Community Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Ridgecrest Community Care Center's rating advantage in West Monroe?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around West Monroe
West Monroe sits in Ouachita Parish, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Louisiana as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 22,900 (14.8%)
- Median age
- 36.2 years
- Median household income
- $44,934
- Median home value
- $150,200
Demographics for Ouachita Parish from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near West Monroe.
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