5th Street & Western Norco, CA 92860 P.O. Box 1841 Norco, CA 92860-0991 (951) 737-2683
California Rehabilitation Center - Mission Statement
The California Rehabilitation Center is a medium Level II correctional facility and is the only adult facility that accommodates both male and female inmates (in separate facilities). The CRC inmate population consists of felon commitments as well as Civil Addicts. The primary dual goals of CRC are to provide an atmosphere of safety and security to the public, visitors, staff and inmates and to successfully treat and return all civil addict commitments to a useful and productive lifestyle.
The administration at CRC is cognizant of the right and entitlements of all CRC commitments. We fully support and adhere to all guidelines and provisions governing the Developmental Disability Program, Disability Placement Program, and the Correctional Clinical Case Management System.
In addition to staffing, CRC is also responsible for providing 100+ correctional custody personnel to provide medical guarding and transportation services to Patton State Hospital. CRC also provides Fire Suppression, Conservation and Community Service assistance to the public.
California Rehabilitation Center - Values Statement
California Rehabilitation Center is prideful and is committed to maintaining an exemplary value structure. We are inherently responsible for providing safety, security and a realized sense of well being to the public while promoting honesty, integrity and ethical behavior at all times. We practice and value professionalism, excellence and acknowledge our responsibility for the custody, care, supervision and most diligent efforts to rehabilitate and not punish those incarcerated at CRC. We strongly encourage offender programs and serve as a positive role model.
Institution Statistics
California Rehabilitation Center was opened in 1962, and covers 98 acres. As of Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the following statistics apply:
Number of custody staff:
741
Number of support services staff:
428
Total number of staff **:
1,169
Annual operating budget:
$118 million
Annual medical budget:
$20 million
**Includes custody staff at Patton State Hospital
Designed Bedspace & Count
Facility Level
Design Capacity
Count
Males I/II
1,814
3,880
Females
500
681
SAP (Male & Female)
1,626
Special Historical Notes
The building now housing California Rehabilitation Center opened in 1928 as the Lake Norconian Club, a luxury hotel. In December 1941, President F. D. Roosevelt turned the resort into a Naval hospital. The hospital first closed in November 1949, reopened in 1950 during the Korean War, then closed again in June 1957. In March 1962, the federal government donated the facility to the state to use as a narcotics center. To help ease overcrowding in the 1980s, CRC began housing felons as well as civil narcotic addicts.
CRC is the only California prison that houses both male and female inmates within a shared exterior perimeter.
INMATES PROGRAMS
Vocational: Air conditioning, audio visual technology, auto mechanics, baking, dry cleaning, electronics, janitorial services, painting, printing, carpentry, word processing
Academic: Adult Basic Education, High School/GED, Pre-Release, English as a Second Language, Literacy Program, College Program
Other: Community Service Crews, Religious, Arts in Corrections, Victim Awareness, Drug Treatment/Diversion, L.A. Network, Friends Outside, Self-Help Programs
Substance Abuse Programs: CRC hosts seven structured Substance Abuse Programs (SAP) with each geared towards assisting participating inmates and guiding them in the right direction to lead productive and meaningful lives. We also boast the largest SAP enrollment with 1,626 participants.
VISITATION
Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Holidays from 8:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
*New Year's Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas
Please refrain from wearing blue jeans, blue shirts or any clothing similar to that worn by the inmate population. Additionally, please be sure to have proper identification when visiting the institution
Please be safe and enjoy your visit.
Directions:
The California Rehabilitation Center is located 50 miles southeast of Los Angeles, 15 miles northwest of Riverside. For additional directions, go to
Norco - General Information:
Lodging
Guesthouse International (951) 736-6400 Toll Free 1-877-630-8852 3131 Hamner Avenue, Norco, CA 92860 Located approx. 1.5 miles east of CRC
Accommodations
In-room refrigerators, microwave ovens, satellite movies, king/queen size beds
Dining
A variety of dining establishments to suit all tastes
Shopping
Wal-Mart, Target, Ontario Mall (20-minute drive)
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