Ridgecrest Regional Hospital (RRH) has earned recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine™ recognized organization. RRH is a non-profit, full-service, Critical Access Hospital with 25 inpatient beds, a 99-bed skilled nursing facility, two rural health clinics, and other outpatient services. Ridgecrest is a family-friendly community of 30,000 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. RRH offers multi-specialty healthcare and has state-of-the-art facilities. The Emergency Department is a designated Level IV trauma center and is staffed with Emergency Medicine Board Certified physicians. RRH owns Liberty Ambulance which has multiple EMS rigs and a helicopter in the area.  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.