DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ — Nursing Home in SANTA CRUZ, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 92 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 90.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055109 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.83 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.56 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ had 6 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (December 12, 2025).
Inspection Findings — December 12, 2025
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Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (Level E)Corrected — January 9, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — January 9, 2026
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level E)Corrected — January 9, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (Level E)Corrected — January 9, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — January 9, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — January 9, 2026
Driftwood Healthcare Center - Santa Cruz is a 92-bed nursing home in Santa Cruz, California. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in December 2025, cited 6 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility had several cited problems at its last inspection but none were classified as severe, which suggests issues identified were manageable. You may want to ask how the facility staffs nursing care on a daily basis and how they cover resident needs during busy times or staff shortages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ Medicare and Medicaid certified?
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ's CMS star rating?
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ?
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ reports 3.82939 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ had 6 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ have?
DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ has 92 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- SANTA CRUZ POST ACUTE — 2/5 — 1.0 mi
- PACIFIC COAST MANOR — 5/5 — 1.4 mi
- REDWOOD GROVE POST ACUTE — 3/5 — 1.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.