Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Urgent Care
1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA 93555
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About This Location
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Urgent Care is part of Ridgecrest Regional Hospital — the sole hospital serving the remote Ridgecrest community in far northeastern Kern County, adjacent to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital provides acute inpatient care, emergency services, and walk-in urgent care for the 29,000-resident Ridgecrest community and surrounding desert communities — the nearest alternative hospital being over 70 miles away in Bakersfield. The hospital serves both the civilian population and military contractor workforce at China Lake.
location_city About Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest is a city of about 29,000 in the far northeastern Kern County desert, 70 miles from Bakersfield, serving as the civilian community adjacent to Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake — one of the US Navy's largest land holdings and a major defense research and testing facility. Ridgecrest has a significant military contractor workforce. Ridgecrest Regional Hospital and urgent care providers serve this remote desert military-adjacent community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Urgent Care the only hospital in the Ridgecrest area?
Yes — Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is the sole hospital serving the Ridgecrest community and surrounding desert areas of northeastern Kern County. The next nearest hospital is over 70 miles away in Bakersfield. Ridgecrest Regional serves both civilian and China Lake Naval Air Station populations.
What insurance does Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Urgent Care accept?
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and TRICARE (for military families). Verify your specific plan before visiting.
What services are available at Ridgecrest Regional Hospital Urgent Care?
Urgent care, emergency services, and inpatient hospital services. Ridgecrest Regional is the only acute care hospital in the far northeastern Kern County desert, serving as both urgent care and emergency facility for the Ridgecrest and China Lake community.