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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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 ·