Skilled Nursing

DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER - SANTA CRUZ

675 24TH AVENUE, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95062

92beds
Skilled Nursingcare types
4/5CMS rating
Updated2026

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Inspection & Compliance

Data from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services), updated weekly. Medicare.gov Care Compare

3.6h

Hrs/resident · weekday

Expected: 4.8h

4.4h

Hrs/resident · weekend

vs 3.6h on weekdays

Not reported

30-day hospital readmission rate

Annual Staff Turnover Rates

High turnover is one of the strongest predictors of care quality. National average CNA turnover is ~75%.

RNs
46%
LPNs
CNAs
45%

Administrator turnover: 0 in the past year

Health Inspection Deficiencies · Last 3 Years

38 standard deficiencies in the last 3 years

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0880Severity EDec 12, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0812Severity EDec 12, 2025

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0805Severity EDec 12, 2025

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0761Severity EDec 12, 2025

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.

0755Severity DDec 12, 2025

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0700Severity EDec 12, 2025

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.

0609Severity DAug 22, 2025

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0689Severity DOct 2, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0921Severity EJun 24, 2024

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

0919Severity EJun 24, 2024

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

0909Severity DJun 24, 2024

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

0880Severity FJun 24, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0814Severity EJun 24, 2024

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0812Severity EJun 24, 2024

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0809Severity DJun 24, 2024

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

0806Severity DJun 24, 2024

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0804Severity EJun 24, 2024

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0761Severity DJun 24, 2024

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.

0759Severity DJun 24, 2024

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0758Severity EJun 24, 2024

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

0757Severity DJun 24, 2024

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0756Severity DJun 24, 2024

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0755Severity EJun 24, 2024

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0745Severity EJun 24, 2024

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

0741Severity EJun 24, 2024

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

0700Severity EJun 24, 2024

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.

0690Severity DJun 24, 2024

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0684Severity DJun 24, 2024

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0657Severity EJun 24, 2024

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0656Severity DJun 24, 2024

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0583Severity DJun 24, 2024

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0578Severity DJun 24, 2024

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0552Severity EJun 24, 2024

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0689Severity GMar 19, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0689Severity GMar 4, 2024

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0755Severity GJan 18, 2024

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0656Severity DOct 9, 2023

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0689Severity DOct 6, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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Civil Monetary Penalties

No civil monetary penalties on record.

Nearby Hospitals

No hospitals found within 10 miles.

Proximity to emergency care is especially important for medically complex residents.

Ownership

DRIFTWOOD SANTA CRUZ OPERATING COMPANY LP· For profit - Limited Liability company

Data updated weekly from CMS. Last sync: Jun 26, 2026. Medicare.gov Care Compare →

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