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Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

675 24TH AVENUE, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

92 Beds
Medicare Since 1969

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675 24TH AVENUE
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

About Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz

Nursing home overview and details

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz is a for-profit nursing home in Santa Cruz, CA, serving Santa Cruz County and the surrounding community. The facility has 92 certified beds with an average daily census of 86 residents.

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1969, bringing 57 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with MARINER HEALTH CARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Santa Cruz, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds92
Avg. Residents/Day86
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountySanta Cruz

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.

Health Inspection

Average

Quality Measures

Excellent

Staffing

Very Good

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz provides 3.99 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.63 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 45.2%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 45.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.64 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.63
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.99
Total Nurse Turnover Rate45.2%
RN Turnover Rate45.5%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.64

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.

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About Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz

What is the CMS rating for Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz?

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz have?

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has 92 certified beds with an average daily census of 86 residents.

What type of facility is Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz?

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Santa Cruz County in Santa Cruz, CA.

How many doctors practice at Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz?

Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz.

Does Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz have any safety concerns?

Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·